Kevin Epps, 58, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and firearm possession in a 2016 San Francisco shooting.

Oakland Zoo says Zawadi, a young reticulated giraffe, was found dead on Monday; staff are mourning and have asked for privacy.

More than 100 faith leaders chained themselves to ICE's San Francisco field office at 630 Sansome, blocking check‑ins and prompting federal arrests, organizers say.

A nonprofit partnership paid about $18.6M for the 86‑unit Fairways in East San Jose and plans repairs and energy upgrades with city and state financing. The purchase is aimed at preserving long‑term affordability.

Bridge Development Partners has listed Bridge Point Oakland — a 534K‑sf warehouse built on a remediated GE site — and its sale is being read as a test of Bay Area industrial demand.

Alameda County prosecutors dropped a 2023 murder case after judges heard conflicting witness accounts and investigators concluded the evidence wouldn’t hold up at trial. The dismissal leaves questions about the East Oakland shooting that killed Juan Garcia Salazar Jr.

Peter Karasev was sentenced to 10 years for bombing PG&E transformers in San Jose, California, causing widespread power outages and risking public safety.

A federal-local sweep in San Francisco produced 55 arrests and more than a kilogram of fentanyl, officials say. The operation also prompted federal charges in dozens of cases.

Contra Costa County anticipates losing nearly 93,000 residents' healthcare coverage and over $300 million in funding by 2029 due to changes in Medi-Cal policies.

A pedestrian died after a car fleeing Fremont Police hit them. The chase had been called off for safety before the fatal collision. The driver, Antwone Spruill, faces charges; his intoxication status is under investigation.

The Bay Area anticipates light, beneficial rainfall starting mid-December, with increasing storms likely impacting holiday travel later in the month. NWS advises preparation and monitoring for changing weather conditions.

Police arrested a man at CarMax in Colma for DUI during a vehicle appraisal after detecting signs of intoxication. Following a struggle, 46-year-old Simon Kumar was detained and booked into jail.

A Santa Rosa memorial on Dec. 19 will honor 43 people who died while experiencing homelessness this year. County officials cite recent housing gains but warn progress is fragile.