Alameda police say they will monitor two unpermitted "beach takeover" gatherings at Crown Memorial State Beach this Sunday and Tuesday and urge parents to discourage participation.

A 23-year-old Oakland man was sentenced to eight years after pleading no contest to sexually abusing a 12-year-old. Authorities say he was found with the girl in a parked car in the Oakland hills.

A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an attack near W. Julian Street and Autumn Parkway in San Jose; police say the suspect fled and detectives are investigating.

San Jose police say two men were fatally shot late Thursday in the 700 block of Santa Clara Street. Homicide detectives closed the block as they processed the scene.

SFFD crews knocked down a one‑alarm stairwell fire in the 1500 block of Jerrold Avenue early Friday; officials reported no injuries and asked people to avoid the area.

A backpack with a firearm was found inside an athletic locker at Menlo-Atherton High on Wednesday. The school resource officer secured the weapon and investigators identified two students.

A one‑alarm structure fire broke out on the 1400 block of 25th Avenue in the Outer Sunset; crews reported no injuries and transit was affected.

Deputies found a woman dead and a man with stab wounds at a Bay Point home on Wednesday; the Sheriff's Homicide Unit is investigating.

A Santa Rosa police officer shot a man near 10th and B streets on Thursday; the victim was taken to hospital and a third-party probe has been launched.

Santa Clara FAST arrested a wanted 38-year-old in San Jose and seized an AR‑15–style rifle, nine loaded magazines, 200+ rounds and suspected drugs.

A 65-year-old man was shot near Lake Merced early Wednesday and is expected to survive. Police are seeking tips from the public.

Two men were wounded Wednesday evening in a North Oakland Market Street shooting; police say a masked gunman fled and are asking the public for video and tips.

BART reports 23 arrests and 17 citations after a focused enforcement sweep in Oakland. The agency also carried out dozens of welfare checks as part of the operation.