Kenyonna Farr, 37, was found unresponsive at Santa Rita Jail after being cleared to return from a hospital. Autopsy and toxicology tests are pending.

Oakland's speed‑camera grace period ends Sunday; tickets start March 15 with fines from $50 and low‑income discounts available.

A massive Steller sea lion hauled out at Pier 39 Friday, dwarfing the usual California sea lions and drawing crowds. Experts say keep your distance and watch via the webcam.

A man was struck and killed on the southbound I‑280 10th Street offramp in San Jose; CHP is investigating the collision as a hit‑and‑run and seeking witnesses.

A defense attorney says newly surfaced footage could undercut prosecutors in the Westfield Valley Fair Black Friday shooting that wounded three. The claim comes as the DA pushes to try the teen as an adult.

Alameda police say they will monitor two unpermitted "beach takeover" gatherings at Crown Memorial State Beach this Sunday and Tuesday and urge parents to discourage participation.

After a late-night council meeting, Santa Clara adopted a Vision Zero plan that prioritizes Monroe Street and El Camino Real for safety upgrades.

San Jose police say two men were fatally shot late Thursday in the 700 block of Santa Clara Street. Homicide detectives closed the block as they processed the scene.

St. Helena's longtime A&W will close on March 31, 2026; Azteca Market is reportedly under contract to buy the site but approvals and the sale remain unsettled.

A backpack with a firearm was found inside an athletic locker at Menlo-Atherton High on Wednesday. The school resource officer secured the weapon and investigators identified two students.

San Mateo County is racing to rezone 35 parcels and prepare an EIR to close an estimated 963‑unit shortfall under its state housing target. The move targets Colma, Broadmoor, Harbor Industrial areas and the Midcoast.

A wildfire was reported near Midpines in Mariposa County on March 12, 2026. Crews are responding and authorities say the cause is under investigation.

Santa Clara FAST arrested a wanted 38-year-old in San Jose and seized an AR‑15–style rifle, nine loaded magazines, 200+ rounds and suspected drugs.