A Napa woman's skull sat in a Redding evidence room for over a decade, her identity a complete mystery—until someone's decision to take a consumer DNA test created the family tree that finally brought her home. It's the 70th California cold case cracked this way, and your genetic data might help solve the next one.

CAIR-SFBA condemns a suspected racist attack in Berkeley where racial slurs and possible BB gun shots were directed at individuals, prompting an investigation by UC Berkeley police.

San Leandro Police seek public help locating Amerigo John Biollo, 85, with dementia. Last seen near his home, 6ft, 170lbs, details on attire unknown. Call 510-577-2740 with info.

A pedestrian was killed in a collision in Vallejo, marking the city's 10th traffic fatality this year. The driver cooperated with the investigation; impairment was ruled out.

Vallejo Police investigates a fatal incident where a woman died after a vehicle accident on September 30; an autopsy confirmed her injuries as the ninth traffic fatality in Vallejo in 2025.

Milpitas police arrested a driver and passenger after a failed escape and car chase near the Great Mall, with the driver facing multiple charges including firearm possession and the passenger booked for narcotics and weapon violations.

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a stabbing in Palo Alto following a dispute that turned violent. The victim's injuries were non-life-threatening, and the suspect is in custody.

California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert for missing senior James McDonnell, described as an 82-year-old with gray hair and blue eyes, last seen in San Jose driving a beige Lexus.

Fremont Police chased and arrested four suspects after a bank-related robbery, using technology and multi-agency cooperation, with no injuries reported.

CHP cited a driver in San Francisco for towing a truck with only a metal pipe. The towed truck's brake chambers were nonfunctional, posing a traffic hazard.

California Highway Patrol arrested multiple participants and impounded 22 cars at an illegal sideshow in Antioch.

San Francisco police arrested a man after seizing meth, illegal firearms, silencers, and recovering stolen vehicles, including a classic Porsche 911, during an extensive investigation.

San Jose Police apprehend seven suspects in connection with a violent jewelry store robbery, in which merchandise was stolen and an elderly man was injured.