A mountain lion sighting in downtown Vacaville led to safety warnings from police who advised residents to keep pets and kids indoors and avoid the animal.

Unusual August showers hit the San Francisco Bay Area due to a southeastward-moving low pressure system, diverging from the typical dry summer weather pattern.

Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco is introducing three new dining options, including two Seattle-based eateries and an expansion of the local Vietnamese restaurant Le Soleil.

Two individuals were arrested for attempting to steal $1,700 in goods from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Fairfield, with additional stolen items in their car.

Gilroy Police arrested a suspect after a car chase and crash, recovering a stolen vehicle and a discarded gun. The pursuit ended safely with the suspect detained and no injuries reported.

A Redwood City man, Fernando Torresprado, was sentenced to 90 years-to-life for child molestation after the victim, a child starting from age 6, reported seven years of abuse.

Los Altos police arrested a 40-year-old man for shoplifting at Ace Hardware and subsequent charges, including narcotics possession and parole violation, after a traffic stop and parole search.

A teen was shot near San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square, leading to lockdowns at the nearby Galileo Academy. The victim is stable; no suspects are in custody.

Several arrests were made by South San Francisco Police in a hotel fraud scheme involving multiple rooms used as bases for illicit activities, including fraud, burglary, and narcotics offenses.

A single-vehicle crash involving a Porsche on SR-4 led to highway closure, with the driver declining medical help and no suspected DUI. Detours were advised during cleanup.

GoPro announced a 15% workforce reduction to cut costs amidst a revenue drop and increased operating expenses, aiming to complete layoffs by the end of 2024.

Oakland Police have made two arrests following a broad daylight shooting on 83rd Avenue that resulted in two deaths and left two other individuals critically injured. The investigation points to a verbal confrontation escalating into gunfire, with the case now moving to the Alameda County District Attorney's office.

Mosquitoes in San José and Santa Clara County tested positive for West Nile virus. Vector Control has scheduled nighttime mosquito treatments to reduce the risk of human infection. Residents can take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.