Manteca is poised to hire a consultant to remake its downtown, pairing a $993,000 plan with the city's purchase of the IOOF Hall to anchor new public spaces. The effort leans on a PBID and an umbrella environmental review to speed projects.

San José police arrested 23-year-old Benjamin Amlicke after a mother’s review of home video led investigators to allege the sexual assault of a toddler. ICAC detectives are pursuing leads and asking for tips.

San José police say 21-year-old Andrew Estrada was arrested after a probe into dozens of 'byes' graffiti tags that left hundreds of thousands in damage.

Emergency crews responded to fire activity at Pier 28, snarling traffic along the Embarcadero. Officials urged drivers to avoid the area and check 511 for live updates.

A Santa Clara man suffered broken ribs and a fractured vertebra after a group of bicyclists allegedly beat him following a collision; police are investigating.

Trustees approved roughly $7.4M in cuts last Thursday, reducing about 26.5 FTE and trimming services from nightly custodial coverage to assigned devices for younger students. District leaders say the moves are meant to shore up reserves amid slowing property‑tax growth.

Human remains that appeared to be dismembered were found in East Oakland; homicide investigators are working the scene and asking the public for tips and video.

Vallejo officers rescued a woman from a Fairgrounds Drive hotel and arrested a man on multiple human-trafficking and assault charges.

DOJ files reviewed by reporters show Jeffrey Epstein discussed forming a "behavior engineering institute" at Stanford and met with the CASBS director in 2012. The emails are renewing scrutiny of donor influence at elite research centers.

San Francisco firefighters pulled a fatigued swimmer from cold surf off Baker Beach Saturday afternoon. Rescuers say he had been fighting an outgoing tide and was ferried to shore by Rescue Boat 101.

Dense morning fog will reduce visibility in Sonoma; highs near 64°F with a Coastal Flood Advisory for low-lying bayshore areas until noon Sunday.

Stonestown Galleria sued Blondie’s Pizza on Jan. 27, alleging more than $74,000 in unpaid rent while the food‑court counter remains open. The filing sets up a quick civil fight over possession and back rent.

At least three people were shot near Jefferson Square Park Friday; one is in critical condition and police are investigating. Details remain limited.