San Quentin has been converted into a rehabilitation campus and CDCR moved more than 500 condemned inmates to prisons across California.

Plainclothes officers arrested three suspected pickpocketers in Chinatown after tracking a vehicle into the neighborhood. Police say stolen items and more than $14,000 in cash were recovered.

A former Santa Clara County guard was sentenced to 45 days after a 2022 Elmwood inmate ambush tied to his actions.

San Mateo deputies arrested a 72‑year‑old Peninsula massage therapist after a three‑month probe that uncovered alleged sexual batteries. Detectives are asking for more victims to come forward.

A Menlo College student faces felony charges after prosecutors say he assaulted a 12-year-old in his dorm room. The case returns to court Thursday, May 21, 2026.

A Marin County father is calling for parental accountability after his 11-year-old daughter was attacked outside a shopping center this past weekend.

Sunnyvale officers are searching for a man who allegedly recorded a woman showering in a 24 Hour Fitness locker room on May 16; investigators are reviewing camera footage and seeking tips.

A 6-year-old boy identified as Gavin Tsui died after a table fell on him during an after‑school activity at McKinley Elementary; the district has closed multipurpose rooms while it reviews third‑party rentals.

A May 9 traffic stop in Vallejo led to a probation search that turned up a loaded, stolen handgun and suspected pills; a passenger was booked and the driver warned.

A Daly City aide was arrested after prosecutors say explicit photos of a student were found on his phone, some taken inside the school's decompression room.

High winds in Santa Rosa knocked down branches that killed one person and injured another, with crews and utilities responding across the city.

Eight people were rescued from a sea cave near Panther State Beach after rising tides trapped them; lifeguards and the Coast Guard helped evacuate those who couldn’t swim. Officials warn visitors to check tide charts before exploring caves and arches.

A recorded attorney-client visit at Santa Rita Jail has defense lawyers demanding an independent audit and a judge has limited who can review the files.