Suspect held in SF in Oakland domestic-violence slaying
A suspect was arrested in San Francisco in the shooting death of a woman outside a motel along Oakland's Embarcadero that police said was the result of domestic violence.
Suspected DUI driver crashes into Muni light rail
The driver behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a Muni Light Rail Vehicle on Thursday evening has been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol during the collision.
Alameda County fire captain arrested over child sex crimes: Police
An Alameda County firefighter and captain was among those arrested during an investigation into “cracking down on child sex predators," by Modesto police.
Before OJ and Casey Anthony, this was the 1st courtroom verdict to be televised
Sixty-one years ago today, long before the infamous TV moments of OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony, one man's murder conviction became the first-ever courtroom verdict to be televised.
American Airlines flight catches fire after landing in Denver: What we know
An American Airlines plane landed in Denver on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed for an evacuation. Twelve people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
San Jose man arrested years later for 2013 homicide
A man wanted in connection with a deadly stabbing in San Jose who fled to Mexico has been arrested and charged with murder, the San Jose Police Department shared earlier this week.
San Francisco man allegedly set fire to competitors' tow trucks to drive own business, feds say
A San Francisco man was in court on Thursday after being accused of conspiring and setting fires to competing tow trucks throughout the Bay Area in 2023.
Ebony Alert for Oakland teen who disappeared in early morning
A 16-year-old girl from Oakland has been declared missing, and the California Highway Patrol has launched an Ebony Alert in hopes of locating her.
Virginia teen track runner who bashed opponent's head with baton charged with assault and battery
I.C. Norcom High School student athlete Alaila Everett has been charged with assault and battery after bashing an opponent's head with a baton during a track meet.
Sudiksha Konanki missing: What we know so far
It's been a week since Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh college student, went missing in the Dominican Republic. Here's everything we know about what happened.
'Malnourished' man held captive by stepmom for decades set fire to home to escape: police
A man held captive by his stepmom for 20 years deliberately set fire to their home last month in Connecticut to escape because he wanted his freedom, police said.
Alleged California children's hospital shooting threat deemed a hoax: Sheriff
Chaos unfolded at a children's hospital in Southern California after reports of an armed person possibly being at the scene.
Bank robbery suspect linked to 2 Rohnert Park incidents, 1 in SF
A bank robbery suspect connected to crimes in Rohnert Park and San Francisco is now in federal custody, officials say.
9 arrested, firearms and drugs seized in connection to Oakland illegal casinos
Nine people have been arrested in connection to illegal casinos, firearms, ammunition and drug possession in Oakland, police say.
South Bay chicken & waffles restauranteur arrested on child sex trafficking charges
A South Bay man was arrested this week on charges of allegedly sex-trafficking a minor who was previously reported missing, officials say.
$100K reward offered for info about suspect who shot Hillsborough officer
The Hillsborough Police Department is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and prosecution of the person who shot an officer last month.
Oakland mayoral candidates on how they'd address crime
Two mayoral candidates in the upcoming April 15 special election went toe-to-toe on the issues important to Oaklanders. Here's what they said about tackling crime.
Alleged serial shoplifter charged in 21 retail thefts at San Francisco drugstores
A suspected serial shoplifter has been charged in connection with 21 retail theft incidents at multiple Walgreens and CVS stores in San Francisco, prosecutors said.
Alleged kidnapping attempt thwarted after victim slipped witness an SOS note at Utah gas station
Epigmenio Bustillos Marquez, 53, was arrested on Saturday, March 8, and booked on multiple charges.
Oakland business leaders discuss ways to revitalize local economy
More than 250 civic and business leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Towne Fair Cafe inside the Oakland Museum of California for a meeting centered around the key findings of a new 80-page economic report.