Patrick Bruel was formally charged with rape and other sexual offenses and released under strict judicial supervision as investigators pursue complaints spanning years.

A 45-year-old was arrested after deputies say he demanded cash from a San Carlos bank teller; the sheriff says the case will be referred to the FBI for review.

Nine women held at County Jail No. 2 say sunless cells, plumbing failures and poor food have made them sick and filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city. Plaintiffs seek damages and court orders to expand sunlight, exercise and medical oversight.

Multi‑agency crews pulled a person from rising surf near Bonny Doon — the fifth ocean rescue in about a month along a one‑mile stretch from Yellow Bank to Bonny Doon Beach.

San Mateo County deputies say CSAM found at a hotel led to a multi‑state probe and the arrest of an Arizona man. Investigators say thousands of images were uncovered.

A body was discovered at a San Jose waste facility on June 10; authorities are investigating and have released few details.

SFPD announced a $250,000 reward on June 10, 2026 and renewed its public appeal to help solve six mid‑1970s homicides of gay men found near Ocean Beach. Detectives say new leads and forensic testing have given the cold case fresh momentum.

Redwood City police say officers seized roughly 23 pounds of methamphetamine and arrested two people; the investigation is ongoing.

Santa Rosa police say arrests were made after the city's first homicide of 2026; detectives say the investigation is active and follow-up work is ongoing.

A 40-year-old man was shot while parked near Pearmain and Prune in East Oakland Tuesday night and is recovering. Police are asking witnesses with video to contact investigators.

A 32-year-old was arrested after a June standoff tied to an April assault in East San Jose; police say the suspect had a firearm.

A 26-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after gunfire struck a family SUV in East Oakland, injuring a 13-year-old and prompting an arrest nearby.

A roughly one‑acre brush fire near Locke Drive prompted a Tier 2 response Tuesday; crews assigned units to protect structures and traffic was affected.