The article describes the guilty plea of an El Cerrito man to a 2019 first-degree murder of his romantic rival, resulting in a 50-year prison sentence.

Five individuals robbed Kay Jewelers in Sunvalley Mall, Concord, using hammers to smash display cases and steal jewelry. They escaped in a Dodge Charger, remaining unidentified. Concord Police seek public tips.

A single-vehicle crash in Vallejo led to a fire, critically injuring the male driver, who later died. The accident marks the city's sixth traffic fatality in 2024. Vallejo Police seek information to investigate the cause.

An arsonist linked to multiple fires near a Santa Rosa school was arrested thanks to a joint police and fire department effort.

The National Weather Service warns of high temperatures in the San Francisco Bay Area, with moderate HeatRisk and advice on dealing with the heat. Conditions may shift midweek as temperatures are expected to decrease.

Assistant Sheriff Ryan Monaghan of San Mateo County was fired, raising concerns of retaliation as he participated in an investigation led by retired Judge Cordell into the Sheriff's Office internal disputes.

San Francisco Symphony chorus members went on strike over stalled contract negotiations, leading to performance cancellations and picketing against proposed pay cuts.

City officials celebrates a new Limoncello outpost at Civic Center Plaza, which contributes to the area's revival with food offerings and is part of a wider effort to rejuvenate the public space.

Four suspects were arrested for a commercial burglary in San Francisco's Richmond District, with subsequent events leading to their capture in Oakland.

WildCare, a wildlife rehabilitation center in San Rafael, has started relocating temporarily for a $24 million renovation, coordinating animal care with partners during the move.

The Newark Days Parade, part of Newark, California's four-day birthday bash, includes a parade, carnival, and arts fair. Road closures and parking rules for the September 21, 2024, event have been announced.

Kennedy Stith was charged with murdering her boyfriend, Edevion White, in Pleasanton last year. Initially believed to be a robbery, the investigation led to Stith's recent arrest.

A Fremont family of five lost their home to a fire, with no injuries reported. Firefighters controlled the blaze in 20 minutes, and the cause is under investigation.