A mystery thief nicknamed the "Great Drain Robber" has been prying sewer vent covers across Bernal Heights, leaving holes and forcing homeowners to replace them.

A salvage yard blaze along Recycle Road in Rancho Cordova sent thick black smoke Friday evening. Crews, including an aerial unit, worked to contain the flames while officials investigate.

PG&E warns a new barcode/QR-code payment scam has already cost customers more than $211,000 this year. Small businesses and households are being urged to hang up and verify bills through official channels.

Kelsey Pfendler is expected in Honolulu early Saturday after a solo 2,400‑mile row from Monterey; she’s chasing a record and raising funds for The Whale Foundation.

An active Stanislaus County investigation is underway near South Carpenter and Crows Landing roads; the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit is leading the probe. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

Mill Creek filed to replace the downtown Safeway at 700 B St with a 331‑unit, SB 330‑streamlined apartment project; neighbors worry about losing a walkable market.

A Lodi mother says she found blood on the walls of a Salas Park restroom, raising fresh concerns about cleaning and safety at the city's busy sports complex.

DTSC has added microplastics to California’s Candidate Chemicals List, creating a route to review products that contain or shed tiny plastic particles.

One person was arrested after nine cats were found dead at an Oakdale home; authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

Club Volo opened at the Serpentine Pavilion, converting the public art site into courts for pickleball, sand volleyball and futsal. The new outdoor hub will host leagues, pickups and World Cup watch parties.

Microsoft is seeding a new "Frontier" company with $2.5 billion to help big firms deploy AI, promising customers will keep the work and IP from those projects.

Hercules police say they arrested Daniel Glass in connection with an Aug. 2, 2025 shooting near Bayfront Boulevard. The suspect is being held on $1.4M bail.

SF Fed chief Mary Daly called policy "slightly restrictive" and left the Fed's next move undecided as markets weigh AI-driven demand and slowing jobs.