A traffic stop at the Safeway fuel island in American Canyon led to arrests and the recovery of stolen mail, credit cards and blank‑check templates, police say.

Public defenders say prosecutors handed over key evidence late in dozens of misdemeanor trials; the DA denies a pattern and points to massive discovery production.

Federal prosecutors say Maurice Herron allegedly stashed a loaded Glock in an Orinda patrol car while handcuffed; the weapon sat in the cruiser for 11 days before being found.

A Daly City man pleaded no contest to attempted manslaughter after a May stabbing prosecutors say was tied to an alleged affair. He faces up to seven years in prison.

Relatives of Marcel Dupree Jones have sued Berkeley and BOSS, alleging negligence and civil‑rights violations after his 2024 death at the Ursula Sherman Village shelter.

A former finance manager was sentenced to 27 months after prosecutors say she stole more than $1.6 million from a Walnut Creek youth charity. Restitution will be set later.

Three multiagency sweeps in November removed more than 58,000 illegal cannabis plants across Lancaster, Hayward and Harbor City, officials say.

A morning blast in Ashland set off a multi‑alarm blaze on East Lewelling Boulevard; crews reported possible injuries and heavy damage. Investigators are on scene.

A state inspector general audit found most internal investigations into staff misconduct were flawed, with long delays and a growing wave of lawsuits by incarcerated women. The report warns backlogs can let accused officers avoid discipline.

Jordan Ragland, once on New Jersey’s Most Wanted list, was arrested in Sacramento in September and flown back to Atlantic County to face meth and weapons charges.

San Francisco Police seek public help in locating a missing dog and identifying a suspect after a 65-year-old man was assaulted and his pet dog went missing.

Hai Van Le has been charged with murder and DUI in a fatal hit and run in San Francisco, entering a not guilty plea. Despite DA's concerns, Le was assigned home detention with conditions. The case is ongoing and tips are sought by authorities.

A Palo Alto dean was struck in a Mission hit-and-run and remains hospitalized with serious injuries; police are reviewing surveillance while community fundraising grows.