Santa Rosa police arrested wanted gang member Javier Lesama Montano, carrying a loaded firearm and with an outstanding felony warrant, following a tip-off and a brief pursuit.

Oakland has updated its emergency dispatch system after two decades with Motorola's PremierOne CAD, aiming for faster 911 responses and better public safety.

A fire damaged two buildings and five businesses on West Portal Avenue in San Francisco, with no injuries reported. The incident was contained by 40 firefighters.

Two suspects were arrested following a violent theft involving bear spray at a Fairfield store, with arrests made after an employee recognized them the next day.

An inmate, Aamonte Hadley, died in San Francisco County Jail. Multiple agencies are investigating the cause, with findings to be released upon completion.

Oakland's Burdell has been named "Restaurant of the Year" by Food & Wine magazine, celebrated for its soul food and community spirit under Chef-owner Geoff Davis.

A 3-alarm fire ravaged a San José strip mall, impacting eight businesses and prompting partial road closures; no injuries were reported as the cause remains under investigation.

A 22-year-old man from Palo Alto was arrested for making violent threats against two political figures via Instagram and faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

The NWS has issued a heat advisory for the Bay Area, warning of high temperatures, critical fire conditions, and advising caution. Cooling is expected to start Saturday with a return to more moderate weather ahead.

Birdbox's popular Claude the Claw sandwich returns for a one-day pop-up in San Francisco at Square Pie Guys, also featuring other menu items and highlighting the SoMa neighborhood.

A motorcyclist died in a collision on Old Bayshore Highway, San Jose, after hitting a semi-truck while lane-splitting. This marked the city's 35th traffic death in 2024.

The San José Police arrested two men for their roles in a July shootout at a car show, with charges of attempted murder and accessory to attempted murder.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is searching for James Soderlund, a missing 16-year-old from Castro Valley, last seen at his home on the evening of August 30, 2024.