A late-night crash in East Oakland killed three people and injured several others after a vehicle struck pedestrians and cars near 85th and International Boulevard.

Richmond police say a person was found in the Harbor Channel near Canal Boulevard and are treating the discovery as a suspicious death. Investigators say there is no active threat and have asked for tips.

A veteran Democratic consultant filed a ballot measure called "Undo the Top-Two" to repeal California’s jungle primary, arguing the open system could shut Democrats out of November contests.

A residential structure fire on Cornelia Avenue forced roadblocks at Summit and Lovell on Saturday; Mill Valley PD issued a Nixle advisory and crews remained on scene.

A wearable-data study found that just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day — about 15–20 minutes a week — were tied to large drops in several chronic diseases. Experts say intensity matters, but ramp up safely.

A new UC Irvine working paper finds leaving employment before traditional retirement age — especially after layoffs — can be tied to modestly faster cognitive decline. Experts say exercise, learning and social engagement can help protect the brain.

Hundreds of Americans paid to learn how to relocate overseas at a San Diego conference while Brookings research shows unusually large outflows in 2025. Costs, visas and politics are shaping who can actually move.

Cool start (about 52°F) in San Jose; gusty winds ramp up tonight with targeted advisories for hills and the coast. Expect hazardous surf and elevated fire risk into Monday.

A Sonoma parent filed suit alleging the district revised special‑education rules and approved SELPA changes without proper public notice, seeking nullification and Brown Act relief.

Sunny Sunday, but gusty winds will spike late Sunday into Monday; Wind Advisory for Bay Area hills and hazardous surf through Monday morning.

A former San Quentin janitor pleaded guilty to federal drug charges after investigators say they found meth and cannabis hidden in a hollowed-out peanut butter jar. Prosecutors say the scheme ran from 2019 to 2024 and generated six-figure proceeds.

Brandon Sanchez, a 26‑year law enforcement veteran and former San Jose deputy chief, will become Gilroy’s police chief on June 1 with a pledge to deepen community ties.

A 21-year-old was arrested after an attempted robbery at a Wells Fargo ATM on South McDowell Boulevard; police say surveillance video and a witness tip led to the arrest.