When a Waymo made an illegal U-turn right in front of San Bruno police during their DUI checkpoint, officers did what they're trained to do—they pulled it over. What they found was an empty driver's seat and a legal system that hasn't quite figured out how to ticket a robot.

Following a settlement with Wag Hotels, San Francisco pet hotels face stricter standards, including improved animal welfare measures and mandatory incident reporting.

San José police arrest a suspected pimp and clients in a raid on an illicit massage parlor, rescuing three women and emphasizing their commitment to fighting human trafficking.

Inmates at the Maguire Correctional Facility engaged in a fight, leading to injuries and a facility lockdown. The incident is under investigation by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

A new generation of budget-conscious San Franciscans has discovered what collectors have known for decades—the best luxury deals hide in Pacific Heights estate sales. This morning's crowd at 2101 Divisadero proved TikTok has turned estate sale hunting from niche hobby into mainstream weekend activity for young residents seeking designer goods at fraction-of-retail prices.

A bright fireball seen in the sky from Reno to the Bay Area was a reentering Starlink satellite, not a meteorite, confirmed by the American Meteor Society.

Oakland's Police Commission approved a new policy allowing officers to initiate high-speed pursuits without prior authorization for chasing suspects of violent crimes or those believed to be armed.

Federal cuts to SNAP, known as CalFresh in Santa Clara County, threaten food security for 55,000 residents by reinstating work requirements and tightening eligibility.

Hercules Police arrested a local probationer, Tikyel Madden, seizing illegal firearms from his residence, following a coordinated operation with other agencies.

The Oakland Fire Department extinguished a 3rd-alarm fire at 2100 block of 34th Avenue, preventing it from spreading; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

San José's 26th traffic-related fatality involved a motorcycle and car collision, with the motorcyclist dying and the Pacifica driver hurt but stable. Witnesses are urged to contact SJPD.

Laron Hamilton was arrested after a high-speed chase in American Canyon following a traffic stop for cell phone use. He faces multiple charges, including evasion and hit and run.

A Santa Clara woman was sentenced to 18 months for fraudulently obtaining over $2.8 million in COVID-19 relief loans. She pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud charges.