California

Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.

The Bay Area will host six FIFA World Cup matches with action kicking off on Saturday, June 13.

A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.

James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."

The Pacifica Pier is closed indefinitely after city engineering crews discovered severe structural damage and cracking along the concrete walkway.

Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.

A lot of us wonder what we should do for fun on the weekend. Local Bay Area newsletters are offering up some suggestions. "Local newsletters are having a moment right now," said Kolby Hatch, creator of Oaktown Weekly.

A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white. 

George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.

Leaked architectural blueprints and public property records have revealed that a 24-acre federal immigration facility is quietly being constructed in an agricultural area just outside Gilroy,

Fairfield's mayor says the 18-year-old student shot and killed during a graduation ceremony had just received his diploma and was wearing his gown.

A massive wave of economic revenue poured into the Bay Area during Super Bowl week, signaling a major financial victory for local economies as the region prepares for its next giant sporting event.

Even as votes continue to be counted in California's gubernatorial primary, one candidate spent part of Wednesday campaigning in the Bay Area.

A beloved outdoor theater and Bay Area landmark, with superstar Zendaya among those who had graced its historic stage, is set to officially launch a new chapter this week.

One day after conceding the California gubernatorial race, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced he will remain in office and plans to run for reelection to a third term.

A group of East Bay fifth graders were treated to a special field trip to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to play pilot.

June starts off the U.S. Postal Service's “Dog Bite Awareness Month," and data released Thursday shows that this Bay Area city has among the highest number of dog attacks in the U.S.

Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.