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A fire on Beckett Street in San Francisco resulted in one person hospitalized for burns and another displaced, with the SFFD responding and investigating the cause.
A Cotati DUI stop on Dec. 27 led officers to a loaded, unserialized 3D‑printed handgun and multiple bags of cocaine; the driver was booked on weapons and drug counts.
An Oakland designer has been charged with human trafficking, pimping and pandering after a woman told police he controlled her sex work and kept roughly $240,000.
Humboldt County announced a $20,000 reward for information about Andrea 'Chick' White, last seen on Highway 299 near Blue Lake in 1991.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
San Francisco Business Times found the Bay Area’s largest year‑end stock sale was about $4 billion in biotech, as local drug developers leaned on secondary offerings to raise cash. Terns was among the biggest raises in December.
Romaine Morgan was fatally shot by Brentwood police during a suspected DUI stop after he allegedly reached for a rifle. The incident is under investigation.
A 31-year-old man was shot multiple times Tuesday night in East Oakland after a confrontation on 87th Avenue; investigators recovered shell casings and are seeking witnesses.
Community & Society in ...
Mare Island Dry Docks in Vallejo will close after losing a key Coast Guard contract, the city says. About 80–85 workers face layoffs as local agencies scramble to help.
CHP Oakland cited an unlicensed driver, who was speeding and performing unsafe maneuvers on I-580, leading to a vehicle impound and multiple traffic violations.
Antioch Police solved a holiday case where a family's puppy was stolen. The investigation led to the arrest of two suspects and the safe return of the dog.
A 52-year-old man was shot Tuesday evening in San Francisco's Bayview near McKinnon and Toland; police say his injuries are not life-threatening and suspects remain at large.
San Francisco's Chief Medical Examiner seeks help identifying an unidentified deceased woman found on May 18, 2025, with red hair, green eyes, and unique tattoos.
San Jose police used aerial surveillance to arrest an armed robbery suspect after a high-speed chase, prioritizing public safety and highlighting the benefits of advanced policing tools.
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