Alameda County deputies say callers are demanding about $900 for an ankle monitor to secure early release — the sheriff’s office warns the requests are a scam.

Richmond Police seek help to find 22-year-old missing man, Aaeh Chao. Last seen wearing grey hoodie, dark jeans. Public urged to contact RPD with info.

San Francisco faces a zoning dispute as Align Real Estate proposes a 25-story residential tower in the Marina District, spurring debates on city development and housing laws.

Cornell Harris was convicted of vandalism for kicking down a neighbor's door on Eddy Street, San Francisco, with evidence including witness testimony and video surveillance.

Salinas' City Council unanimously approved sending officers to guard Super Bowl LX and six World Cup matches at Levi's Stadium, with officials promising local patrols won't be affected.

UC Berkeley researchers find birthplace shapes long‑term risk of violent death for migrants across the U.S. The team points to a persistent "culture of honor" and urges trust‑building.

Bay Area activists sue the Trump administration, challenging courthouse detentions and a policy shift leading to re-arrests of immigrants. They argue these actions violate procedural norms and established policies.

UC Berkeley suspended lecturer Peyrin Kao for a semester without pay for classroom remarks perceived as pro-Palestinian political advocacy, which Kao and supporters, including CAIR-SFBA and UC-AFT, dispute citing academic freedom.

AIM and Marin County finalized a 40-year lease to place the Marin Farmers Market on the Civic Center’s 3.7‑acre Christmas‑tree lot, with construction set to start in 2026 and a mid‑2027 opening planned.

A judge approved a $4.6 million settlement after allegations that a Jr. Sharks coach sexually abused a player in 2021; the accused coach faces sentencing this week.

Two Bay Area residents who matched five numbers in the Aug. 30 Powerball have claimed seven‑figure prizes; the tickets were sold in Milpitas and Pleasant Hill.

Step Up Housing paid $57M for Bay Village’s 260 units in Vallejo and says it will convert a substantial share into long‑term affordable homes, backed by bond and private financing.

A woman gave birth in a Waymo driverless car en route to a hospital in San Francisco; both mother and baby arrived safely. Waymo contacted 911 after detecting unusual activity, but reached the hospital beforehand.