DOJ files show Jeffrey Epstein paid living costs — including Menlo Park tuition — for SF AI researcher Joscha Bach, revealing new details about donor ties to science.

A jury found Brandon Garner guilty of second-degree murder for a July 2023 fentanyl overdose in Placer County; sentencing is set for March 23 in Auburn.

Federal prosecutors say a 27‑year‑old San Francisco man flew a drone over Levi's Stadium during the Nov. 9, 2025 49ers‑Rams game, climbing to roughly 2,300 feet. He's due in federal court Feb. 27, 2026 on a TFR violation that could carry jail time.

A 90-year-old woman died after being struck Monday on Richmond Drive in Millbrae. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is investigating and seeking witnesses.

Three Northern California men were arrested in Nevada after detectives recovered two stolen semi-trailers and about $500,000 in cargo. The arrests followed a brief surveillance operation in Sparks.

Four men arrested in connection with a Jan. 14 Oakland cigarette-store robbery are linked to thefts across the East Bay, court records show. Investigators say the crew carried out several smash‑and‑grabs in nearby cities.

A young man who had just turned 18 and finished high school was sentenced to nine years for the 2020 killing of Ernesto Herrera in East Oakland. The case raised questions about age, custody credits and restitution.

San José police arrested 23-year-old Benjamin Amlicke after a mother’s review of home video led investigators to allege the sexual assault of a toddler. ICAC detectives are pursuing leads and asking for tips.

San José police say 21-year-old Andrew Estrada was arrested after a probe into dozens of 'byes' graffiti tags that left hundreds of thousands in damage.

A one‑alarm working fire at Mel’s Drive‑In on Lombard forced a block closure between Fillmore and Steiner while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

Antioch police arrested a 43-year-old Oakley man after a Friday night shooting near Buchanan Road left a woman injured. Authorities say ShotSpotter alerts and witness interviews led to the arrest.

A woman was found dead on the 2300 block of San Pablo Avenue near downtown Oakland; homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.

Milpitas police say a suspect was arrested after a November mailroom theft and officers recovered passports and document‑making equipment. Detectives continue to seek additional suspects.