A drone left charging in a vehicle caused a fire in Mountain View, CA, resulting in minor injuries and $10,000 in damages; the city reminded residents of lithium-ion battery safety.

The Bay Area's Bike to Wherever Day saw high participation as residents chose cycling for sustainable travel, with activities and pledges for health and the environment.

Mysterious bird deaths in East Richmond Heights, possibly caused by a pellet gun or similar object, are under investigation, as initial thoughts of electrocution have been dismissed. Local authorities and DFW are looking into the matter.

Sergey Brin settled a lawsuit over a plane crash involving one of his aircraft that killed two pilots. Details of negligence emerged, but the settlement's terms are confidential.

A man was arrested in Pacifica for DUI and drug possession after crashing into a tree. No injuries were reported. He was released to a sobering facility.

Waymo recalls over 1,200 self-driving vehicles to update software after minor crashes with stationary objects, as reported by NBC Bay Area and Reuters.

A man evaded arrest and led a high-speed chase in Sonoma County, resulting in his capture and facing multiple charges, including assault and kidnapping.

Jefferson Arrechaba, 31, was charged with multiple drug-related felonies in San Francisco's Tenderloin district for possessing large amounts of narcotics including fentanyl. His bail was denied and a preliminary hearing is set for May 23.

Dave Franco and Alison Brie are sued for copyright infringement by StudioFest for their film "Together," which allegedly has similarities to "Better Half." WME calls the suit meritless.

Sebastopol Police Chief McDonagh arrested a man with two active warrants during a routine patrol after noticing a vehicle without a rear license plate.

The CDFW cited seven people for illegal red abalone harvesting in Northern California, highlighting the environmental stress on marine ecosystems and the strict closure of the abalone fishery until 2026.

The search for Elaine McKinley, a missing senior with dementia, transitions to a "Limited Continuous Search" phase after extensive but unsuccessful efforts.

A teen is in critical condition after being struck by a red-light running driver in Redwood City; no impairment signs but possible medical event for driver.