East Bay man Freddie Lee Davis III is sentenced to 24 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft following a violent purse-snatching incident at a Costco in San Leandro. His co-defendant, Sene Malepeai, pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.

Rep. Swalwell threatens to sue DA Pamela Price for defamation unless she retracts statements linking him to unethical jury practices from his past role as deputy DA. The dispute relates to Swalwell's support for Price's recall campaign.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance to solve the cold cases of Jann Lactawen, missing since 2017, and Antowan Sexton, murdered in 1994.

San Francisco's Muni has seen a significant post-pandemic ridership increase with weekday trips hitting over half a million in September, reaching 74% of pre-COVID levels.

A fire broke out in a San Francisco home, with the SFFD quickly extinguishing it and rescuing three people; minor injuries were reported and the cause was an electrical issue.

Guillermo Renderos from Alameda County faces charges including attempted murder and kidnapping after a domestic attack where he allegedly assaulted and stabbed his wife.

Berkeley police arrested a 63-year-old man from Alameda for DUI and the additional charge of carrying a concealed weapon after finding him asleep at the wheel with an open alcohol bottle and discovering a handgun in his vehicle.

The CHP has recovered over 2,000 stolen vehicles in Oakland since February, with 22 arrests and 36 impounds after a sideshow crackdown as part of Governor Newsom's public safety surge.

A fire in a Mountain View apartment complex's laundry room triggered an evacuation. The blaze, caused by an overheated dryer, was contained by sprinklers and resulted in no injuries, with damages estimated at $40,000.

San José Police are investigating a homicide where a man was fatally shot during a robbery on Saratoga Avenue, marking the 25th city homicide in 2024. Four suspects are arrested.

Paul Joseph confirmed as San Jose's permanent Police Chief, after serving in an acting capacity, committed to improving the department and community relations.

San Francisco passes a measure requiring public hearings before legacy businesses can be replaced, aiming to protect them against aggressive redevelopment.

Firefighters in Santa Clara County contained a vegetation fire in Los Gatos, preventing injuries or structural damage, with support from Cal Fire SCU.