Richmond Police are investigating the city's sixth homicide on Klose Way, where an individual died from intentional injuries. No suspects or additional details have been revealed yet.

Santa Clara detectives recovered thousands of stolen mail pieces and arrested a couple accused of using stolen credit cards; many packages were returned to owners.

A judge handed Alexander McGee an 18-year sentence for the 2020 Berkeley crash that killed Bernadette Young Bear; court records show about 11 years' credit for time served.

The California Supreme Court ruled judges can’t impose fines and fees defendants can’t afford, prompting remands and new ability‑to‑pay hearings across the state.

Morgan Hill police disabled a stolen Dodge Charger Hellcat after a highway chase Monday; two suspects were arrested and tools used for vehicle burglaries were seized.

"Tina – the Tina Turner Musical" is coming to Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, celebrating Tina Turner's life and featuring her greatest hits.

OpenAI is seeking a Head of Preparedness to tackle AI risks, a role requiring technical expertise and immediate immersion into complex safety challenges.

Robert “Bob” Wenzlau, 67, will be sentenced Jan. 8 after pleading no contest in a child‑exploitation case that began with an undercover probe. The plea carries sex‑offender registration and a tentative prison term under the agreement.

A transformer fire in the Richmond cut power to roughly 11,000 PG&E customers Sunday night, briefly darkening sections of Golden Gate Park and the Presidio while crews restored service.

A Redwood Gardens resident is critical after a Sunday apartment fire; sprinklers limited the blaze and investigators are on scene.

Two elderly people were injured in Santa Rosa, California, when their Volkswagen was hit by a driver who fled the scene. Ryan Hughes was later arrested for the incident.

A 49-year-old Oakland man was sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 40 years for the 2022 killing of Antwan Runnels during a marijuana transaction in Old Oakland.

San Jose approved a seven‑story, 118‑unit project at 1000 S. De Anza Blvd that includes 24 below‑market units; neighbors raised alarms about vibration and noise. The project will replace a vacant commercial building and is slated to start in early 2026.