The Medical Board disciplined San Jose cardiologist Mohammed H. Ahmed after finding he inappropriately touched a patient; the order includes a 60‑day suspension, chaperone rules and extended probation. Ahmed denies the allegations and has appealed.

A Marin County jury found Tonantzyn Beltran not guilty by reason of insanity in her mother’s 2024 killing; the judge ordered her committed for psychiatric treatment.

A man fired shots in Fairfield, causing a large police response and a manhunt. He was arrested without incident, and there were no injuries. Police say there is no current threat.

SFPD released photos and is seeking tips after a Sept. 27 Mission Street assault that left a man in a coma. Investigators say the attack followed a verbal altercation.

During a patrol in Santa Rosa, police arrested Steven Molina after finding meth and a "ghost gun" in his car; he faces charges including weapon possession by a felon.

San José Police investigate a homicide after a fatal hit and run involving a female pedestrian. Suspect Yanette Beas-Solorio was charged with murder. The incident is the city's 24th homicide of the year.

Authorities seek tips in the 1988 cold case murder of mechanic Kenneth Jeffery, who was fatally shot in his car in San Leandro. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance.

A man named Josue Cornejo was fatally shot in Richmond; police are seeking help to identify a person of interest caught on video related to the incident.

Five businesses in San Rafael's Northgate One shopping center were burglarized early Saturday morning, with suspects using hammers for break-ins and escaping in a stolen vehicle.

San Francisco's Transitional Kindergarten program faces challenges due to teacher shortages, impacting the education of 4-year-olds and causing frustration among parents at the lack of consistent instructors.

A man was shot in the 1700 block of 28th Avenue and later died at a hospital. Oakland homicide detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

The Solano County Auto Theft Task Force recovered stolen farm machinery worth $95,000 in Winters, with no arrests yet announced. The investigation is ongoing.

A Petaluma resident's backyard was burglarized by a man who stole women's underwear. The police arrested Jose Jimenez-Gomez and charged him with prowling and burglary.