The Bay Area is preparing for a heatwave, with high fire risk due to dry, windy conditions, as reported by the NWS. Cooler weather is expected later in the week.

San Mateo resident Pedro Arellano, charged with second-degree murder for his girlfriend's fentanyl overdose death, was denied bail and remains in custody.

Oakland police defused a potentially deadly situation involving gunfire during a domestic violence incident without any injuries and arrested the suspect.

A former middle school aide in Contra Costa County faces charges for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material, with a potential 20-year prison sentence for each count if convicted.

San Francisco's Mayor signed a legislation to accept a $9.4 million grant to open the SFPD's Real-Time Investigation Center, funded by Ripple and others.

Alameda County has successfully eradicated a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation, lifting a quarantine after collaborative efforts using sterile male flies and organic treatments.

San Francisco's speed cameras will start fining drivers with penalties ranging from $50 to $500, following a human review process, to improve traffic safety and reduce speeding.

Miguel Garcia was arrested in San Mateo for hit and run and vehicle theft after a series of crashes involving a stolen car. Police suggest alcohol may have contributed to the incident.

Petaluma police chased a DUI suspect, Kathleen Storrs, who ran red lights before being arrested with a BAC of .21% and meth possession.

Fintech firm Brex leases 100,000-square-foot office in San Francisco, indicating a shift back to in-person work and emphasizing the city's importance in AI innovation, amidst a trend of direct building purchases by companies.

Square Pie Guys is opening a new Detroit-style pizza location in Campbell, with an expanded menu featuring items like burgers and Szechuan wings. The owner plans to grow the chain further.

Chilean Diego Arellano, tied to multi-million dollar bank and ATM heists, including a Target ATM bombing, was arrested and could face 25 years in prison.

A young mother died, and her two children were critically injured in San Mateo after their Prius was hit by an SUV that ran a red light. The SUV driver sustained minor injuries. Police are investigating; impairment was not a factor.