At his murder trial, Varinder Singh told jurors he feared relatives and said he stabbed his sister-in-law — a claim prosecutors sharply dispute.

A 22‑year‑old was arrested after a Brentwood doorstep robbery and a multi‑city chase; police recovered the stolen purse and phone and are seeking two more suspects.

A federal judge handed Carlos Joel Castro‑Arteaga six years after agents found a pill press, about four pounds of fentanyl and cash in an Adams Point apartment.

A San Jose man was convicted after prosecutors say he drove to Dublin to meet what he believed was a 13‑year‑old undercover officer. Sentencing is set for March 10.

A Merced County civil suit names Gustine Unified, the county office and ex‑vice principal Brian Chubon, alleging repeated sexual abuse and negligent oversight. The filing follows a criminal plea earlier this year.

A vehicle struck a pedestrian at Redwood Way and Castro Street; the westbound I‑580 on‑ramp was closed while investigators worked. Officials urged drivers to avoid the area.

Santa Cruz and other towns have cut ties with Flock Safety after audits showed federal access and possible immigration‑related searches.

A Vallejo man struck on Sacramento Street on Feb. 5 died after being hospitalized, police said. The Traffic Division is investigating and seeking tips.

A court security officer shot a man outside the James R. Browning Courthouse on Jan. 26 after the man allegedly advanced with a knife; federal prosecutors later charged him with assault.

A 22-year-old Ukiah man was arrested after police say he held a woman at an East Oakland motel and forced her to have sex for money. He faces multiple felony charges and is jailed pending a March 3 hearing.

An SMC Alert asked residents near Beach Avenue and Pilarcitos Avenue in Half Moon Bay to shelter in place while police worked in the area.

Copper theft knocked out streetlights across San José on Feb. 19, forcing emergency repairs and highlighting a months-long repair backlog. City crews and police are responding.

A San Francisco retiree says he lost about $500,000 to a romance‑linked "pig‑butchering" crypto scam despite warnings from family and friends.