Menlo College student charged with rape of 12-year-old girl in dorm

A 19-year-old college student has been charged with allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl he met at a bus stop and invited back to his Atherton dorm room, according to prosecutors.

Disneyland announces major park hopping policy change

Disneyland Resort will officially eliminate its 11 a.m. park hopping restriction on June 9, allowing guests to switch between parks at any time.

Oakland homelessness numbers drop by 20%: report

Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% in the past two years, according to an Alameda County Health report released on Tuesday. It’s the first such decline in more than a decade.

Alameda County DA charges teen accused in fatal Oakland crash

Dickson said the suspect is facing “multiple charges related to the deaths of three individuals," but did not enumerate the exact charges.

Pre-existing brain condition, not school fight, caused 12-year-old's death, coroner says

The LA County Medical Examiner ruled that 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta died of natural causes from a pre-existing brain condition, upending a case tied to a school bullying incident and murder arrest.

FIFA World Cup ticket prices dropping, good news for soccer fans

Soccer fans looking to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup may want to secure their seats now, as new data shows ticket prices are beginning to drop, with the San Francisco Bay Area shaping up to host some of the cheapest matches of the tournament.

Oakland voters undecided over Measure E parcel tax

Some voters in Oakland are expressing skepticism over Measure E, a new parcel tax heading to the June ballot. While supporters argue the funding is critical to maintaining vital city services, opponents contend that previously approved tax hikes have failed to deliver on their promises.

Car crashes, catches fire in San Jose, connector ramp closed

The California Highway Patrol in San Jose are investigating a single-car crash on northbound State Route 87 at Interstate 280. 

San Francisco police arrest three people on theft charges in Chinatown
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The San Francisco Police Department arrested three people on Saturday in connection to several cases of alleged theft and pickpocketing, including one case where a victim lost about $4,000 worth of property.

Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot

A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery. 

Fast-moving Sandy Fire in Southern California burns nearly 1,700 acres

An estimated 17,000 Simi Valley residents remain under evacuation orders after the wind-driven Sandy Fire erupted late Monday morning.

16-year-old Oakland soccer phenom makes his pro debut

A 16-year-old Oakland high school student, a phenom considered one of California’s best soccer players in his age group, made his pro-soccer debut over the weekend, proudly playing for his hometown.