Shashane Chambers, serving life for a 1994 second-degree murder, has been granted parole by the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, set for release on January 5, 2026.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office identified and confronted an individual responsible for illegal dumping in Gilroy, underscoring their commitment to environmental stewardship.

Shoplifting in San Mateo escalated to an arrest when police found the thief also possessed illegal drugs, leading to Proposition 36 enhancements due to past crimes.

Cold Weather and Coastal Flood Advisories are in effect in the Bay Area, with risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, flooding, and urging residents to prepare for incoming rain and tides.

A 40-year-old woman was shot in the leg after an argument in a parking lot on International Boulevard; Oakland police are asking witnesses for tips and video.

Napa Valley rolls out a 31‑day Restaurant Month in January with prix‑fixe menus, stay‑and‑dine packages and valley‑wide promotions. Reservations are recommended.

A former Stanford research coordinator was sentenced to four years of probation after a jury found she altered patient records in a Genentech‑sponsored breast cancer trial.

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area experiences the most significant decline in home building permits in the U.S., a 68% drop, due to high costs and regulations.

A San Francisco sideshow led to a U-Haul being set on fire, property damage, and community unrest; a suspect was detained and the incident is under investigation.

San Francisco reports a significant drop in crime, including larceny and homicides, with a focus on retail theft leading to safer shopping areas and improved public sentiment. High-tech law enforcement tools contribute to this success.

The National Weather Service predicts dry weather and chilly nights for the Bay Area through Wednesday, with potential rain later in the week. Skies will be mostly clear for flying, and boating conditions calm until the weekend.

One person was killed and three were hospitalized after an early-morning shooting on the 800 block of South First Street in San Jose.

A 49-year-old Oakland man was sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 40 years for the 2022 killing of Antwan Runnels during a marijuana transaction in Old Oakland.