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.

The National Weather Service San Francisco predicts mixed weather for the Bay Area, with sunny, breezy conditions and a chance of showers later in the week.

A joint rescue operation was conducted in San Francisco Bay after an empty dinghy was found, but no individuals were located after an extensive search by the SFFD and the USCG.

The Port of Oakland received a $4 million federal grant to fund zero-emissions equipment, including electric trucks and chargers, by 2025 to improve air quality.