Vacaville police used a drone and K9 to arrest a 21-year-old who allegedly tossed a loaded unserialized handgun onto a storage-unit roof; a 31‑round magazine was recovered.

A photo of students forming a swastika on Branham High’s football field and an antisemitic caption spread online. School officials say they are investigating and condemned the act.

San Mateo Police arrested Valissa Guzman Lopez for vehicle vandalism, theft, and burglary at Hillsdale Mall. She was caught before fleeing with stolen items and booked into county jail.

Oakland detectives recovered a missing 17‑year‑old after responding to an online prostitution ad; court records name a 31‑year‑old suspect charged with trafficking.

A family’s federal wrongful-death suit says prison staff failed to stop a brutal April attack at Salinas Valley State Prison — then footage of the killing showed up online.

Zion Young was sentenced to 50 years to life for the 2020 murder of Kelvin Chew during a robbery in San Francisco. His accomplice, Pasene, awaits sentencing. The conviction follows evidence including surveillance footage, tips, and DNA.

Antioch police have upgraded charges against Brandon Rowlett to murder after the victim he allegedly attacked, Frank Troia, died from injuries sustained in a November incident.

A mother and her baby died in a fiery crash on Highway 87 in San Jose involving their Lexus and two Teslas. The family seeks support via GoFundMe, while investigations continue.

Hayward Police solved a July homicide case, revealing Susana Vallejos died from head trauma and strangulation rather than a drug overdose as initially claimed by Michael Flunoy, who has been arrested along with David Lynn for accessory charges.

A Pacifica man accused of killing a San Mateo woman and posting a Facebook video has been held to answer after a conservatorship office found him competent.

San Mateo County officials prepare to tackle human trafficking, coordinating inter-agency efforts, ahead of major sports events like the Super Bowl and World Cup.

Ariel Vazferreira was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping a minor, with Napa County DA emphasizing the victim's bravery and the perpetrator's abuse of trust.

A 33-year-old man was shot and later died in a North Oakland parking lot Thursday night. Police say the gunman fled and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.