A Vacaville police officer arrested two men for carrying concealed firearms and public intoxication after being flagged down at a restaurant over a dispute about seating.

Recent sales and loan purchases show investors are paying steep discounts for Oakland apartments, signaling weakness in the city's multifamily market.

Four people were rescued from a capsized boat in Suisun Slough with mild hypothermia. The CHP Helicopter H-30 and various first responders coordinated in the rescue and emphasized the importance of wearing life jackets.

A San Jose widow says she wired about $972,000 to an online suitor who promised crypto gains; ChatGPT later warned her it was a scam. The case highlights romance-to-crypto fraud tactics.

Oakland detectives recovered a missing 17‑year‑old after responding to an online prostitution ad; court records name a 31‑year‑old suspect charged with trafficking.

La Cheve owner Cinthya Cisneros has opened Con Amor Botanas y Tequila on Main Street, pairing remixed La Cheve dishes with a tequila-forward bar and local murals.

Zion Young was sentenced to 50 years to life for the 2020 murder of Kelvin Chew during a robbery in San Francisco. His accomplice, Pasene, awaits sentencing. The conviction follows evidence including surveillance footage, tips, and DNA.

A mother and her baby died in a fiery crash on Highway 87 in San Jose involving their Lexus and two Teslas. The family seeks support via GoFundMe, while investigations continue.

Ariel Vazferreira was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a minor, with Napa County DA emphasizing the victim's bravery and the perpetrator's abuse of trust.

A 33-year-old man was shot and later died in a North Oakland parking lot Thursday night. Police say the gunman fled and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

Livermore homicide probe leads to the arrest of suspect Brayam Chirinos, found driving the victim's car. The victim, Chirinos' roommate, had multiple stab wounds.

Michelin plans to start awarding one‑to‑three “grapes” to wineries in 2026. Napa and Sonoma producers could face fresh market pressure and new attention.

El Tucan Tacos and Beer has opened on the San Rafael waterfront, bringing charbroiled Tijuana‑style tacos, new seafood tacos and eight local beers on tap. The former Pier 15 space now seats roughly 120 indoors and out.