A Berkeley man is in custody after allegedly forcing his ex and three toddlers into a car; police tracked the vehicle to San Leandro and the children were found unharmed.

All 20 cities in San Mateo County joined a county lawsuit seeking nearly $38M in state funds withheld under the vehicle license fee formula.

San Jose's PayPal Park has been approved to host up to 15 concerts annually, aiming to boost the local economy and provide residents with top-tier entertainment. Some residents are concerned about potential noise and traffic issues.

San Rafael Police arrested Melvin Enrique Delgado for stealing a bike in a bait operation aimed at reducing thefts. The department advises using strong locks and recording bike details for theft prevention.

The USS Hornet may relocate from Alameda to San Francisco to increase visitors and revenue, as it receives no government funding and relies on attendance.

Connie Chan launches a campaign to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, emphasizing her progressive stance on housing and public safety, and her background as a Hong Kong immigrant and San Francisco Supervisor.

Hayward police posted body-worn camera and other footage of an Oct. 8 Mission Boulevard shootout. No one was struck; the suspect faces multiple attempted-murder charges.

The UC Board of Regents voted to renew a tuition model that lets incoming classes face annual increases up to 5% beginning in 2026–27. The move drew student protests and promises of more targeted aid.

San Jose held a ribbon-cutting for a 136‑bed tiny‑home village on Cherry Avenue next to a cleared riverbank encampment. City officials say nearby unhoused people will be offered units first.

A man was struck and killed by a freight train at 60th Avenue and San Leandro Street — the second deadly rail collision in East Oakland in under 24 hours.

Berkeley Law warned protesters they could be reported to the California State Bar ahead of a Federalist Society panel. About 50 people rallied outside the law school.

Vallejo Police arrested two people during a sex trafficking sting on a rainy evening, providing assistance information to one and impounding the other's vehicle for lack of a valid license.

EPA's proposed rewrite of WOTUS would narrow which wetlands the Clean Water Act protects, prompting warnings from conservationists and praise from farm groups.