Franklin Enrique Sarceno Orla, a Mountain View barber, is charged with 46 counts following claims of drugging and sexually assaulting men, with over 60 potential victims identified. Judge denies bail due to safety concerns.

The California State Auditor found Alameda County DCFS failing to protect at-risk children, with delayed abuse investigation responses, prompting calls for urgent reforms by officials and NASW-CA.

San Leandro Police seek help finding Janilah Legrand, a missing 14-year-old girl last seen near Hayward High School.

An armed man was shot dead by Santa Clara deputies after a standoff in San Jose. The incident is under joint investigation with San Jose PD and the Santa Clara DA.

A child was sexually assaulted in a Golden Gate Park restroom; police are investigating and security measures, including cameras and patrols, have been increased.

A woman was arrested in Brentwood for firearm and narcotics charges after police investigated reported gunshots.

A giant white airship drifted silently above the Golden Gate and the Bay in broad daylight — what’s the Sergey Brin-backed blimp doing in the SF skyline?

San Francisco Police arrested three suspects linked to a July homicide; one suspect died separately. An adult male victim succumbed to gunshot wounds after a July 3rd incident.

A suspect was arrested in Vallejo after a chase, where they rode a mini motorbike without a helmet or working lights and carried a loaded firearm without a permit.

The NWS predicts mild, above-normal temperatures for the Bay Area, with clear skies and lower humidity. Conditions favor stargazing, with warmer highs and cool mornings expected.

San Francisco just made Zyn pay up. The nicotine pouch maker’s $3M settlement sends a warning to the booming flavored tobacco industry.

Latino voters across California are rethinking how they cast ballots amid new fears of ICE agents showing up at polling places and Trump’s immigration threats. Organizers are scrambling to keep turnout from collapsing in swing regions.

BART has introduced enhancements at North Berkeley Station to promote active transportation, including widened pathways, ahead of a larger TOD project with affordable housing.