A Vallejo woman on a scooter died after falling into traffic on Sonoma Boulevard. Vallejo police say the driver stayed and investigators are seeking witnesses.

Undercover buys by Napa detectives and state health officials found kratom and concentrated 7‑OH products on sale at three local smoke shops; misdemeanor referrals are planned.

Instagram will stop supporting end-to-end encrypted DMs on May 8, 2026. Users with encrypted chats should download important messages and media now.

Cal Fire staged a hands‑on demo of aircraft, crews and readiness tools as Northern California warms. Officials urged home hardening and defensible space ahead of peak season.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to sunshine, but interior highs could reach the low 90s by Monday. Small craft advisories are in effect for Monterey Bay.

A Bay Area chef is opening Mr. Gao, a Vietnamese concept, in the former Mama Kin space at 374 S. First St. in downtown San Jose.

ShakeAlert activated early Thursday after a magnitude-4.2 quake near The Geysers. The geothermal field commonly produces small, production-linked tremors.

A 17-year-old was shot and wounded during an attempted robbery in East Oakland on May 6. Police are asking the public for tips and video to help identify suspects.

A car struck a light pole and crashed into a San Jose home's carport on Tuesday, injuring two children. Police booked the driver on suspicion of DUI as the family counts its blessings.

Former Concord immigration judge Kyra Lilien sued the DOJ, alleging she was wrongfully removed for being a woman, a Democrat and an immigrant‑rights advocate. She seeks reinstatement, back pay and damages.

Ideaya Biosciences is expanding to roughly 80,196 rentable square feet at 5000 Shoreline Court, adding nearly 25K on the second floor with move‑in targeted for March 1, 2027.

A stretch of I-80 leading into San Francisco has been officially named the Willie Mays Highway, with new signs placed near Oracle Park.

A Redwood City man was sentenced to five years after convictions in two separate child molestation cases. The judge also ordered restitution and sex-offender registration.