Two traffic stops in Hercules on Friday led to arrests after officers say they found drugs packaged for sale and a loaded stolen handgun.

A new University of West Alabama analysis finds California metros dominate the nation's highest-paying spots for registered nurses, with San Jose at the top. The report uses BLS data showing a big jump in RN pay since 2019.

Two masked men robbed Ortega’s Market on Guerneville Road and fled on bicycles after a shot was fired. Santa Rosa police released photos and a reward is being offered.

Two juveniles and an 18‑year‑old were arrested after a motorist reported a laser‑sighted handgun was pointed at their car; police recovered multiple loaded firearms.

A hiker reported a bear in Rockville Hills Regional Park on April 26. City and county officials urged residents to secure trash, keep pets inside and report sightings.

A Miss Israel tabling event at Stanford's White Plaza turned physical when an IDF soldier tackled a student who took a sign; campus police have opened an investigation.

San Carlos is weighing a half‑cent sales tax on the Nov. 2026 ballot to fund streets, sewers, parks and downtown upgrades, with officials estimating about $6M a year.

The Thunderbirds returned to Travis AFB as The Pink Jet made its public debut, drawing big crowds to Wings Over Solano's two‑day open house.

Sonoma County's DA says a Santa Rosa SWAT officer was justified in the fatal August Keegan Drive shooting of Matteo Ramirez‑Santos; criminal probe ends while reviews continue.

Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is suddenly uncertain after a 37-45 season. Owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy are weighing internal assistants and outside candidates.

A tree trimmer was plucked from a 75‑foot palm by a Cal Fire helicopter in San Jose and taken to a hospital in life‑threatening condition.

A pedestrian was killed Friday morning after a vehicle struck them on Mabury Road in San José. Police closed the road as traffic investigators processed the scene.

Thrive Eternal, Joshua Kushner's new permanent-capital arm, has struck a deal to buy a stake in the San Francisco Giants; terms are undisclosed and MLB approval is required.