Nearly 28 years after Rick DeVecchi was run down outside his family’s West Berkeley trucking business, his family and investigators continue to press for tips. A new Bay Area Unsolved segment has put the cold case back in the spotlight.

A stabbing at a Daly City high school graduation disrupted Friday's ceremony as police responded and the district worked to notify families.

The NWS issued a flash flood warning for north‑central Trinity County Friday evening after heavy storms near Weaverville; officials warned of dangerous low‑water crossings and possible debris flows.

Phil Galer, a 25-year Pittsburg PD veteran, was sworn in as the city’s 11th police chief today, stepping into leadership after Steve Albanese’s retirement.

Humboldt investigators recovered eight dogs at Miranda’s Rescue and allege some animals transferred from Oakland and other shelters were killed and buried. Local shelters have paused transfers while authorities probe.

A bear was killed after being struck by a car on westbound I-80 near Truckee Friday morning; CHP says the driver was unhurt and crews briefly stopped traffic.

UCOP has added about $30 million to systemwide legal reserves for 2026–27 as outside‑counsel costs and federal litigation pressure force higher spending. The change follows costly settlements and a string of government actions affecting UC campuses.

Burbank's Bites & Billiards says it's been hit in six smash-and-grab break-ins; owners report nearly $10,000 taken from the safe and police are investigating.

Oakland approved roughly $3.1M to fund summer jobs and enrichment programs, splitting awards among 21 nonprofits and offering paid 100‑hour placements for teens.

County supervisors approved a retroactive MOU allowing the sheriff to join a Homeland Security Task Force that includes ICE and other federal partners. Advocates raised transparency concerns.

An appellate panel affirmed the state law that can permit up to four homes on a single‑family lot and sent charter‑city challenges back to trial courts after SB450’s changes.

A San Rafael High drama teacher was arrested May 20 after detectives say an investigation uncovered an illegal relationship with a minor. The district says counselors are available.

A Bay Area News Group review found Mayor Matt Mahan missed seven of 19 San Jose council sessions while campaigning for governor. The absences include regional board meetings as the June 2 primary nears.