A 20-year-old woman was hit by a California State Parks lifeguard vehicle at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay; she was hospitalized and authorities are investigating.

Court records show months of alleged GPS tracking, slashed tires and more than 100 unwanted messages before Maria Vanegas Parra’s fatal June 11 stabbing in North San Jose. Her estranged husband faces murder and stalking-related charges.

A man in his 30s was shot Wednesday afternoon on the 550 block of 17th Street in downtown Oakland. Police are investigating and asking the public for tips and video.

Campbell police say license‑plate readers helped them arrest two people after a May 27 armed robbery near Apricot Avenue. Officers recovered stolen tools and found drugs on a suspect.

San Jose police arrested two people after a probation search and hotel-room probe recovered stolen tools, firearms and other evidence.

A slow-moving vegetation fire burned about five acres in San Jose’s east foothills Wednesday night; crews stopped forward progress and no homes were threatened.

Sunnyvale DPS says a Mountain View search turned up an un‑serialized AR‑15–style rifle, handguns and a 30‑round magazine. The resident is a documented gang member under investigation.

A pedestrian was critically injured in a hit‑and‑run near Tully and Senter; police traced the vehicle and arrested a driver after reviewing camera and plate‑reader data.

San Mateo police will run nightly suppression patrols through July 4, confiscating fireworks — sparklers included — and issuing citations under the municipal code.

The San Francisco DA says Otis Broughton was charged in a human‑trafficking case involving a minor; the case is under active investigation.

An East Bay woman who admitted to being part of a robbery crew that targeted women who "looked Asian" avoided jail after completing a court-ordered diversion program. Restitution and treatment were part of the deal.

A long-hidden Giordano probe released June 23 finds six Vallejo officers violated policy in a badge‑bending ritual; eight were cleared. The report was unsealed after years of legal fights.

Yosemite rangers are investigating after a visitor was swept over Nevada Fall; witnesses say a bystander tried to rescue the swimmer. Officials continue to gather evidence.