A man named Michael Watson has been charged with indecent exposure and child molesting in San Francisco's Castro District, targeting middle-school students.

A San Rafael accountant, Michael M. Gilbert, has been indicted for filing false tax returns, underreporting his firm's income, and mishandling client payments.

California Fish and Wildlife concluded a poaching investigation, resulting in a man pleading no contest and receiving probation, loss of hunting privileges, and a fine.

Livermore Police arrested juveniles after a hatchet threat and gunfire led to a chase involving multiple agencies and spike strips, ending in arrests for possession of stolen vehicle and other charges.

The Richmond Police fatally shot an individual following a standoff; the suspect carried a knife sheath, not a knife. The CA DOJ is investigating the incident.

A man in Vallejo stole a cement truck, led police on a chase, caused damage, and was caught due to community tips.

Albany police arrested a man with felony warrants and seized a "ghost gun" with loaded magazines. The arrest occurred after a foot chase and highlighted concerns about untraceable firearms.

Emergency crews rescued two trapped individuals from a landslide on Deer Trail Court in Santa Rosa; nearby homes were evacuated or red-tagged due to instability.

UC Berkeley professor emeritus Michael Burawoy died after a hit-and-run incident in Oakland. A search for the suspect is ongoing. His legacy in sociology is honored with a UC Berkeley chair endowment.

CHP Oakland arrested a BMW X6 driver for speeding over 120 mph, who crashed and was found with a gun and drugs.

Two burglars were arrested by the Santa Clara Police after a months-long investigation linked them to a series of thefts at apartment complex storage units.

Fairfield police investigate the death of Joshua Costan from a gunshot wound, considering accidental or homicidal causes, in the city's first homicide of the year.

San Mateo County Sheriff reports a decline in violent and property crimes in 2024, with slight upticks in robbery and car thefts.