Charges claim a Los Angeles man built trust as a visiting pastor at a Sunset District church, then systematically milked that relationship for seven years by pretending to be a hotshot attorney. Kenny Man Wong's alleged $400,000 con finally unraveled, but not before he'd used parishioners' money to buy himself a nice house down south while his "clients" waited for legal help that never came.

A Northern California roofing contractor and its owner must pay nearly $2 million in unpaid wages and damages to 158 workers for violating overtime laws.

Ernesto Alexis Morasamayoa will stand trial for murder and attempted murder after a preliminary hearing. He is accused of fatally stabbing one man and injuring another during a February dispute.

Cloverdale police intervened in a disturbance at a local market; an individual in mental distress was mistaken for having a gun but was found with a plastic hair pick and detained without incident.

San José police arrested two suspects, Sebastian Rodriguez and Brandon Arreola, identified as "STAPLE" and "2LATE", for a spree of over 100 graffiti incidents. They face felony vandalism charges.

Rain and possible thunderstorms are forecast for the Bay Area through Thursday, with cooler temperatures and the highest rainfall expected in the North Bay region.

Bruce "Loose" Calderwood, Flipper's frontman, has died at 66 from a heart attack. His music, differing from typical hardcore punk, influenced the grunge movement.

John Burton, a renowned San Francisco Democrat and advocate for the working-class, passed away at 92, leaving a lasting impact on California's politics.

The East Bay Vivarium announced the death of Zeke and Angel, their rare two-headed California kingsnake, who had defied odds by surviving longer than expected and becoming a popular attraction.

Fremont Police urge witnesses to provide details on a drive-by shooting on Stevenson Boulevard. Active investigation seeks suspect vehicle and evidence; anonymous tips encouraged.

A 21-year-old was arrested in American Canyon for illegal firearm possession, contributing to delinquency of a minor, and probation violation. A juvenile was also cited for an open container but released to their parents.

San José Mineta International Airport is set to introduce Waymo's autonomous vehicle service, starting with employee trials and planning to offer public rides later in the year.

A Victorian building in San Rafael caught fire with no injuries; the blaze was contained in 40 minutes. Causes are under investigation. Traffic was affected near Marin Academy High School.