Kimberly Ellis was removed as director of the SF Department on the Status of Women due to alleged misconduct and "unlawful activities" revealed by an investigation. She denies the allegations, claiming her removal is retaliatory.

Light rain and possible thunderstorms are expected in the Bay Area this weekend, with cooler temperatures and strong winds in some areas. Rainfall will vary across regions, but conditions should improve next week.

A dead gray whale was found at Alameda South Shore Beach, marking the fourth such incident in the Bay Area this year. The Marine Mammal Center plans a necropsy.

A 14-year-old girl escaped an attempted kidnapping in Fairfield. Police arrested 52-year-old Samuel Galvao using camera footage. He now faces charges.

Vallejo experiences its third homicide of the year with a fatal stabbing; a suspect, Manuel Martinez, has been arrested for the murder. The victim's identity is undisclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.

A San Francisco jury convicted Nile Washington of vandalizing a SOMA mural, with District Attorney Brooke Jenkins emphasizing zero tolerance for such acts.

A deadly shooting in Pittsburg on April 19 left one juvenile dead and another injured; the incident is under investigation and may be linked to a prior altercation.

Bay Area weather includes a Dense Fog Advisory and minor heat risk, affecting visibility and sensitive individuals. Conditions will change with a cooldown expected later in the week and possible light rain by Friday.

Colma police arrested Dhani Ratliff, a serial shoplifter, at Target for stealing goods. He is facing felony charges due to his history of prior theft convictions.

A suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting on Monument Boulevard, Concord, where a 40-year-old man was killed. The suspect allegedly fired from his vehicle following a dispute. Charges have been filed.

Oakley PD and other agencies pursued a stolen vehicle during a traffic safety operation on Highway 4. The suspect, Dejon Brandy, caused a crash and was later detained. He faces charges for his actions.

Vallejo Police conduct a routine traffic stop, resulting in a drug bust involving a juvenile driver and an adult, with marijuana, medication, scales, baggies, and cash seized.

Livermore Police arrested three individuals for drug-related offenses, including manufacturing DMT, following a narcotics investigation and execution of a search warrant.