Sonoma County commits settlement funds from opioid manufacturers to address its drug crisis, with a focus on treatment and education, amidst a high rate of opioid-related deaths.

Senator McNerney introduced SB 31, a bill to increase the use of recycled water in California for diverse applications, supporting sustainable water practices and drought resilience.

Adonte Bailey convicted of multiple firearm charges and shoplifting at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco; jury finds him guilty of grand theft and unlawful gun possession.

San José Police arrested para-educator Sherman Cater III for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, following a search that found incriminating devices at his home.

Antioch's Police Oversight Commissioner Leslie May resigned after controversy over her use of racial slurs, sparking community and council attention to uphold integrity and respect.

Napa police's DUI patrol led to a drug bust, with Joseph Collins arrested and various drugs, cash, and firearms seized from his home. Charges filed in Napa and Solano Counties.

Elias David Arcilla was arrested in Napa County for possessing over 600 child pornography images and attempting to engage with a minor for a sexual offense.

The San Francisco Rec and Park Department, with volunteers and partners, launches a dune replanting project at Ocean Beach to combat erosion and climate change effects.

Oscar Jonesy, a 43-year-old male gorilla at San Francisco Zoo, died unexpectedly after a medical procedure despite revival efforts. His death affects the zoo's gorilla troop dynamics, and the cause awaits necropsy results.

BART organized a "speed dating/friend making" event on a train for adults aged 18-35, which quickly filled its 200 available spots. The event includes a ride and activities to facilitate connections.

A man named Michael Watson has been charged with indecent exposure and child molesting in San Francisco's Castro District, targeting middle-school students.

San Quentin staff joined a memorial run by the Alameda County Sheriff's Academy to honor late Oakland Officer Jordan Wingate, who died in the line of duty.

Albany police arrested a man with felony warrants and seized a "ghost gun" with loaded magazines. The arrest occurred after a foot chase and highlighted concerns about untraceable firearms.