A 2020 East Oakland crash that killed a passenger has led to an arrest; prosecutors say the driver was nearly twice the legal blood-alcohol limit.

The DA’s office says two men were arrested in separate human trafficking cases after task-force operations. Prosecutors have posted charges, court dates and hotline numbers.

A Contra Costa jury convicted a Richmond pastor this week of sexually abusing a child in his congregation; sentencing is set for April 9 in Martinez.

A new Alameda County suit accuses Emery Unified of ignoring warning signs that let a staffer groom and allegedly assault students on campus.

SFFD launched a search-and-rescue at Ocean Beach near the Cliff House after kayaks were found adrift; officials urged the public to avoid the area while crews worked.

A Los Angeles man was arrested in Mentone after deputies found about 600 gallons of diesel in a U‑Haul; investigators say it may be tied to a multi‑state fuel‑theft ring. Authorities and federal partners are continuing the probe.

Three men accepted plea deals in the killing of retired officer Kevin Nishita, who was shot while guarding a KRON4 news crew in downtown Oakland.

San Francisco flutist Gaea Schell says housekeepers at the Cornelia Suites tossed her concert flute and other belongings; she’s sued the property manager for about $20,000.

A downtown traffic stop in Berkeley led to the arrest of a 54-year-old and the recovery of a revolver, knives and brass knuckles.

Fremont police briefly sheltered Kennedy High after a hotline report; officers cleared the campus and said no threat was found.

Two skulls and additional remains were recovered in rural Monterey County within weeks; the coroner says DNA testing and state record checks are underway.

A former Ballena Bay Yacht Club official was charged after prosecutors say he obtained a $224,276 Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant with false information and diverted funds for personal use.

A San Mateo County jury convicted Romier Narag of first‑degree murder in the 2023 Daly City shooting of Frances Lucero. Sentencing is set for March 5, 2026.