Eleven South Bay residents were indicted for gang-related crimes, including eight murders and racketeering by the Norteños gang, with possible life sentences for some if convicted.

The Bay Area is enforcing an order against Tesla's Fremont factory for ongoing air quality violations due to its paint shop operations, citing 112 infractions since 2019. A correction plan involving an independent assessment is proposed.

Cancún Sabor Mexicano, a Berkeley-based restaurant, has opened in Oakland International Airport's Terminal 1, offering authentic Mexican dishes, including vegan options, to travelers.

Alameda police recovered a stolen vehicle using an automated license plate reader, arrested two suspects with outstanding warrants, and found ammo and drug paraphernalia during the operation.

A patient in Santa Rosa stole an ambulance with an EMT inside while another paramedic was occupied, leading to a high-speed chase that ended with spike strips and the suspect's arrest.

California's population grew by 67,000 or 0.17% in 2023, per the Department of Finance, marking an uptick after three years of decline. San Francisco's count also rose slightly to 843,071. This growth reverses recent trends of net resident loss.

Saison Cellar & Wine Bar, by co-founder of Saison Mark Bright, is set to open in San Francisco offering wines for all budgets and a members-only wine storage.

A man was shot dead in his car in Sunnyvale, California, prompting a police homicide investigation. The victim, whose identity is undisclosed, was found on South Bernardo Avenue after midnight.

Shane Brightpath Mike, a California business owner, pleaded guilty to not paying over $1 million in employment taxes and filing false personal tax returns. He faces up to five years in prison.

A car chase in San Jose led by Sheriff's deputies ended with multiple injuries after a deputy's car collided with an SUV. Suspect Thomas Thach, facing several charges, was eventually apprehended.

A DUI suspect injured four children in Cupertino after his truck hit them on the sidewalk; one child remains critical. Adam Wu was arrested following the incident.

A child died in a car accident in Castro Valley after the vehicle hit a power pole and flipped. The driver is hospitalized with serious injuries; CHP investigates the cause.

The Emeryville Police Department cited four clerks for selling alcohol to minors in a "Minor Decoy" sting operation in collaboration with the California ABC.