DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
13 arrests in San Jose Kim Hung jewelry store heist
The number of arrests connected to a violent takeover robbery at a San Jose jewelry store that left an 88-year-old shop owner injured has risen to 13, police said.
3.6-magnitude earthquake in Vallejo
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 struck near Vallejo on Thursday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey.
California to revoke 17K commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
California state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally
DOJ sues over California US House map
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026
New drive-thrus were banned on stretch of Hesperian Boulevard. Until now
New drive-thru restaurants have not been allowed along parts of Hesperian Boulevard for nearly 30 years, and on Thursday, Alameda County supervisors undid that ban.
Armed thieves target high-performing Dodge Hellcats: Morgan Hill police
Morgan Hill police announced there has been a recent string of car thefts targeting high-performance Dodge vehicles, including Hellcats, in the city and across the Bay Area.
Sneak preview of The Monkey King opera in San Francisco
The world premiere of The Monkey King at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco takes place on Friday.
Man speaks out about alleged confrontation with mom of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard
The man at the center of a felony false imprisonment case describes a tense encounter with Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard.
San Francisco to open new sobering centers
San Francisco plans to open new sobering centers to get drug users on a path to treatment, while freeing up police to do their jobs patrolling streets for public safety.
From Kentucky to the Castro: SF Pride's trans executive director makes Out100 list
Suzanne Ford, SF Pride's 1st trans woman executive director, made Out Magazine's Out100 list for 2025. She's also in a new short documentary that premiered recently at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.
Student shot at Skyline High School in Oakland; 2 suspects in custody
A student was shot at Skyline High School in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, and two suspects are in custody, authorities said.
Waymo expands to Bay Area freeways, San Jose airport
Next time you're on the freeway, you may see one of Waymo's self-driving cars.
California woman who fled to Mexico during 200-mile chase turns herself in
A woman who led officers on a nearly 200-mile pursuit across Southern California in a stolen minivan before escaping across the border into Mexico has turned herself in, authorities said.