Man arrested on suspicion of human trafficking
Police officers arrested a Santa Rosa man for allegedly exploiting two females -- one a minor -- in human trafficking crimes at a Rohnert Park hotel.
5 arrested in deadly shooting at Minnesota’s Mall of America
Five people were arrested in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man at the Mall of America that sent the sprawling commercial center into lockdown on one of the final days of the holiday shopping season, police said Saturday.
16-year-old killed in Antioch was visiting Bay Area with mother
Thomas Smith Jr. was in the Bay Area from New Orleans visiting his family days before Christmas, but on Dec. 17, the 16-year-old was fatally shot in a park in Antioch.
Santa Clara Sheriff's Office investigating 'suspicious death' at Valley Med parking structure
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is investigating what officials said was a "suspicious death."
SF mother arrested for killing daughters aged 1 & 5: Police
Two young children were found dead inside a home in Bayview Friday morning, San Francisco police said. An arrest has been made, and an investigation is ongoing,
Man shot, hit with vehicle at park in Oceanview neighborhood Wednesday
A 56-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when another man shot him and hit him with a vehicle at a park in San Francisco's Oceanview neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.
16-year-old killed at Antioch park
A male juvenile is dead from gunshot injuries sustained at Williamson Ranch Park in Antioch, officials said.
Collision kills pedestrian Saturday morning
Police in Petaluma responded to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian Saturday morning.
SFPD crack down on retail theft
San Francisco police announced a major crackdown on shoplifters and retail crime. The department made 60 arrests since late November.
San Jose fire leaves families homeless for the holidays
This is not what mother of two Paige Roster had in mind as being home for the holiday, as she dressed her newborn daughter, Nora. Roster, her partner, Paul Eischens, and their kids are staying at a Los Gatos motel due to unfortunate fate.
Petaluma man released from custody, allegedly murders man 9 days later
A man was found assaulted and later died of his injuries at a Sonoma County inn, authorities reported.
Convicted former Dublin prison warden has new lawyer days after guilty verdict
Ray J. Garcia asked to have a new lawyer represent him for his sentencing, four days after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing at least three women while he was warden at the prison in Dublin.
Santa Rosa cannabis dispensary burglarized overnight
A cannabis dispensary in Santa Rosa was burglarized early Thursday, police said.
Santa Cruz police discover possible human remains
Santa Cruz police reported possible human remains were discovered Thursday morning.
Federal prisons may soon be required to install working security cameras
A bill to install security cameras in the nation's 122 federal prisons could soon become law, in a move championed by sex survivor advocates and many correctional officers themselves.
CSU Maritime plagued by rape and harassment claims from women, transgender students
Long-standing claims of sexual harassment and misconduct, homophobia, transphobia and racism on campus and during training cruises have plagued CSU Maritime according to a new report by the LA Times.
U.S. senator finds rampant sexual abuse of women in prisons from California to NY
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said that his investigation into the federal prison system demonstrates that the BOP is "failing systemically to prevent, detect, and address sexual abuse of prisoners by its own employees."
Senators want answers in wake of AP’s prison investigations
Prison workers and union officials, angered by the AP’s investigation into deputy western regional director Ray Hinkle and the agency’s response defending him.
Oakland police investigate early morning homicide
Oakland police reported a homicide in the 5800 block of East 16th Street near Seminary Avenue that occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday, and are currently investigating.
U.S. Rep. Swalwell demands Dublin prison provide immediate legal, mental health services to women
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) sent a letter Friday to the new warden of FCI Dublin asking her why it appears incarcerated women are facing "significant barriers" in talking to their lawyers and demanding that this unconstitutional practice changes immediately.