CDFW says wildlife officers intercepted a private jet from Hawaii carrying shark fins bound for California. The agency called finning "cruel and illegal."

An anonymous call put River Glen K‑8 in Willow Glen on shelter‑in‑place; police cleared the campus and say the call may have been a swatting hoax.

A juvenile was arrested after a fight in Rohnert Park left another teen with major facial injuries. Police say the encounter is believed to be gang-related and are asking for tips.

A driver died early Monday after a solo‑vehicle crash at the Highway 85 off‑ramp to Central Expressway; police say the Traffic Unit is investigating.

SFPD released surveillance video showing thieves using a jewelry-swap ruse to target older San Franciscans. Police describe the tactic and list reporting tips.

A San Bruno resident’s tip helped police trace a vehicle to Daly City and recover more than 30 stolen packages. Authorities say the suspect wore an Amazon vest while taking parcels from porches.

A San Mateo judge declined to review new evidence in Scott Peterson's bid to overturn his 2004 convictions, and the Los Angeles Innocence Project says it will appeal.

A 57‑year‑old El Dorado Hills man pleaded no‑contest to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 15‑year‑old he met online and was sentenced to six months of house arrest.

A suspected ghost gun was found in a student's backpack at Pinole Valley High on Monday, triggering a brief lockdown. Police say the case has been forwarded for review.

Mexican special forces captured Audias Flores Silva, "El Jardinero," near El Mirador after a months‑long operation. Authorities say U.S. agencies cooperated and brief reprisals followed.

A Daly City mother was sentenced to 120 days in jail after a 2023 Macy’s theft turned into a chase with her toddler and a teen in the car.

Officers are negotiating with a barricaded suspect after a family disturbance in downtown San José. Nearby streets were closed and residents were urged to avoid the area.

Police say a 32-year-old was arrested after dozens of cars had tires slashed in Historic Railroad Square; detectives are seeking camera footage.