A pedestrian died following a Santa Rosa hit-and-run; the driver, Alejandra Vasquez, faces felony charges, while her father Rafael was arrested for aiding her post-incident.

San Jose Police recently seized illegal firearms and drugs during traffic stops, highlighting issues with ghost guns and showcasing the effectiveness of their FTO Program.

Concord Police, with the assistance of CHP and the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended theft suspects after a pursuit from a Sephora store.

San Francisco's Entertainment & Nightlife Revitalization Grant gives $50,000 to 14 businesses and organizations to create downtown events, aiming to make the area a vibrant 24/7 destination with outdoor events allowing to-go alcohol.

Special Reserve Officer Stephen Clark received the Medal of Valor posthumously for his brave actions during a 1956 racetrack crash, which claimed his life.

The SFPD seeks public help in solving the 2006 cold case murder of 17-year-old Aubrey Abrakasa, renewing calls for information with the aid of the victim's mother.

Ellen Corbett, a former San Leandro mayor and East Bay Regional Park District director, died at 69, leaving a legacy of public service and advocacy for open spaces.

A 75-year-old man was rescued by San Jose Police after falling from a cliff using helicopter AIR3. He had been stranded for hours and was airlifted to a trauma hospital.

West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes were found in parts of San José and Milpitas, leading to scheduled mosquito control treatments by Santa Clara County health officials.

Curtis Lee Ervin's 1991 death penalty conviction was overturned due to a violation involving the exclusion of African American jurors in the selection process.

An elderly woman died after a hit-and-run in St. Helena; a man faces felony charges. Police used cameras to identify the vehicle and arrest the suspect.

A fire on California State Route 85 was extinguished by firefighters before it could damage nearby homes, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

The NWS Bay Area forecasts a gradual cooling in the Bay Area with seasonal temperatures returning by the weekend and cool weather continuing into next week.