Review shows crime is down in Oakland
Oakland's mayor and city leaders announced that in 2025, violent crime had fallen 25% compared to the year before, even with an understaffed police force. However, some residents are calling on the city to do more.
Oakland's mayor and city leaders announced that in 2025, violent crime had fallen 25% compared to the year before, even with an understaffed police force. However, some residents are calling on the city to do more.
Man arrested in San Jose cold case murder of girlfriend
The boyfriend of a San Jose woman found dead in her home nearly 30 years ago has been arrested, potentially bringing a close to the cold case.
The boyfriend of a San Jose woman found dead in her home nearly 30 years ago has been arrested, potentially bringing a close to the cold case.
California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
California will lose $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants, federal transportation officials announced Wednesday.
California will lose $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants, federal transportation officials announced Wednesday.
San Francisco immigration court building to close
The San Francisco immigration court building on Montgomery Street is set to close in January 2027.
The San Francisco immigration court building on Montgomery Street is set to close in January 2027.
San Francisco supervisors call for hearing into PG&E's massive blackout
San Francisco supervisors are calling for a hearing by the board into the massive power outage in the city last month.
San Francisco supervisors are calling for a hearing by the board into the massive power outage in the city last month.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Woman killed by agent identified
Minneapolis officials on Wednesday afternoon said the woman who was fatally shot by an ICE official was a 37-year-old woman, Renee Nicole Good, who appeared to be in the vehicle alone.
Minneapolis officials on Wednesday afternoon said the woman who was fatally shot by an ICE official was a 37-year-old woman, Renee Nicole Good, who appeared to be in the vehicle alone.
Minneapolis mayor to ICE: 'Get the f*** out of Minneapolis'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey shared details about Wednesday's deadly shooting involving an ICE agent, and his message to immigration officials.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey shared details about Wednesday's deadly shooting involving an ICE agent, and his message to immigration officials.
Boyfriend arrested in 1997 San Jose cold case killing
The boyfriend of a San Jose woman found dead in her home nearly 30 years ago has been arrested, potentially bringing a close to the cold case.
The boyfriend of a San Jose woman found dead in her home nearly 30 years ago has been arrested, potentially bringing a close to the cold case.
Oakland mayor, city leaders tout lower crime rates in 2025
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said the 2025 homicide rate is a 22% decrease from 2024.
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said the 2025 homicide rate is a 22% decrease from 2024.
Valero powering down operations at Benicia refinery
Energy company Valero announced it will begin powering down operations at its refinery in Benicia, with plans to stop producing fuel in Northern California entirely by April.
Energy company Valero announced it will begin powering down operations at its refinery in Benicia, with plans to stop producing fuel in Northern California entirely by April.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent kills woman
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defense but that the city’s mayor described as “reckless” and unnecessary.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defense but that the city’s mayor described as “reckless” and unnecessary.
Raw: Alameda Coast Guard Cutter part of Venezuelan oil tanker seizure
U.S. forces on Wednesday said they seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one intercepted in the North Atlantic after a lengthy pursuit. The Alameda Coast Guard Cutter Munro was part of one of the missions. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared some video.
U.S. forces on Wednesday said they seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one intercepted in the North Atlantic after a lengthy pursuit. The Alameda Coast Guard Cutter Munro was part of one of the missions. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared some video.
Full video: Oakland city leaders share public safety update
Oakland city leaders on Wednesday share crime updates and statistics.
Oakland city leaders on Wednesday share crime updates and statistics.
Financial Hangover: How to bounce back after the holidays
The holidays might be over, and now the bills are coming due. From credit cards to drained savings, you may feel stuck in a financial hangover. Judy Herbst, the executive director of Savvy Ladies, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight on how to get back on track.
The holidays might be over, and now the bills are coming due. From credit cards to drained savings, you may feel stuck in a financial hangover. Judy Herbst, the executive director of Savvy Ladies, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight on how to get back on track.
CES Day Two: New technology helping with everyday life
Some technology headlinges are all about what's coming 'someday,' but at CES this year, a big theme is tech helping with very real issues right now. Jennifer Jolly, a tech-life columnist, joined us from Las Vegas at a look at new gear that could actually matter in real life.
Some technology headlinges are all about what's coming 'someday,' but at CES this year, a big theme is tech helping with very real issues right now. Jennifer Jolly, a tech-life columnist, joined us from Las Vegas at a look at new gear that could actually matter in real life.
Nick Reiner faces judge in parents' killing
Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was set to be arraigned in court Wednesday on murder charges.
Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was set to be arraigned in court Wednesday on murder charges.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee speaks on public safety
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee shared updates on public safety and crime in the city for 2025.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee shared updates on public safety and crime in the city for 2025.
Nick Reiner’s arraignment postponed for 2nd time after attorney withdraws from murder case
Nick Reiner's arraignment in parents' killing has been delayed after his attorney asked to be replaced.
Nick Reiner's arraignment in parents' killing has been delayed after his attorney asked to be replaced.
US seizes Venezuelan oil tankers; Alameda Coast Guard helps with mission
U.S. forces on Wednesday said they seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one intercepted in the North Atlantic after a lengthy pursuit. The Alameda Coast Guard Cutter Munro was part of one of the missions.
U.S. forces on Wednesday said they seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one intercepted in the North Atlantic after a lengthy pursuit. The Alameda Coast Guard Cutter Munro was part of one of the missions.
California wildfires: A haunting look back on the night the flames first erupted in Los Angeles
Chilling videos and images captured the first day the Eaton and Palisades first erupted in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, 2025.
Chilling videos and images captured the first day the Eaton and Palisades first erupted in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, 2025.