A Pride flag at a gay couple's home in San Leandro was set on fire, sparking a hate crime investigation. The incident was captured on the couple's security camera.

A 17-year-old San Anselmo student was arrested for a fake bomb threat that forced the evacuation of Archie Williams High School on August 27. No explosives were found, police said.

Two suspects committed a violent home invasion in Vacaville, resulting in a gunshot victim. One perpetrator, Dandre Wilson, is arrested, while another remains at large. Police assure no broader public threat.

A retrial jury convicted Paul Zumot of the 2009 murder and arson of Jennifer Schipsi, with the verdict on the crime's anniversary. He faces sentencing in 2025.

A San Francisco Sheriff's deputy has been fired over allegations of sexual misconduct with a transgender inmate, with an investigation currently underway.

Vanderbilt University is considering a satellite campus at the historic San Francisco Chronicle building, with potential benefits for the city's economic and educational landscape.

A Ford Expedition driver died after losing control and overturning on US-101 near Yolanda Avenue in Santa Rosa. CHP is investigating the fatal crash.

Louis Sale was denied parole for a fatal 2016 DUI crash, and his next hearing is set for three years later. He had a .15% BAC when he caused Vivaldo Braga Veloso Jr.'s death.

An elderly cyclist died from injuries sustained when struck by a car on Foothill Expressway; the nonagenarian driver cooperated with Palo Alto police, who rule out drugs or alcohol.

Walnut Creek Police seek public help to solve a residential burglary from last month; two suspects are at large. Residents can contact the police or submit tips through various channels.

The NWS has issued a Dense Fog Advisory in the Bay Area and warns of sneaker waves and strong rip currents at beaches. A warm-up is expected with possible fog in North Bay valleys.

Eight months after their last male gorilla died under anesthesia, the San Francisco Zoo is introducing Cecil—a Kentucky bachelor turned unlikely savior. The laid-back silverback arrives as the embattled zoo grapples with leadership chaos, frozen city funding, and a damning safety audit that called the 95-year-old facility "unsafe for animals and visitors."

UCSF is rewriting the city’s hospital map — turning St. Mary’s and Saint Francis into its own. Behind the new names lies a $430M gamble on neighborhood care.