Google sued a China‑based network, saying Outsider Enterprise used Gemini AI to build thousands of fake sites and send millions of scam texts. The company says it is working with the FBI and carriers to take the infrastructure offline.

Four masked suspects pistol‑whipped an Uber driver outside the Oakland Marriott early Friday and fled with his wallet and phone. Police recovered a vehicle at a nearby gas station as the investigation continues.

Workers found a body in brush at UC Berkeley's West Circle on June 12; UCPD and Berkeley Fire responded and the county coroner removed the body midday.

Fire crews hoisted a person from the cliffs at Deadman's Point after a Citizen app alert. The San Francisco Fire Department posted video of the rope-and-cable rescue.

Oakley Police will increase patrols and use drones to enforce the city’s fireworks ban; violations can carry $1,000 fines. Community tips will guide enforcement.

Three pedestrians, including at least two S.F. police officers, were struck at California and Hyde; one was pinned under a Lexus and extricated. Investigators have not yet released a cause.

Racist slurs and swastikas were spray‑painted at Rinconada Park; Palo Alto police have opened a hate‑crime probe and are canvassing for tips and footage.

A Solano County judge has ordered the man accused in a 2024 Amtrak stabbing committed to a state psychiatric hospital while his case is paused. The decision follows a finding that he is incompetent to stand trial.

Two people were wounded near Crown Memorial State Beach Thursday night. Alameda police say the investigation is active and in its early stages.

A San Mateo traffic stop led to multiple arrests and the seizure of more than 30 grams of suspected fentanyl, police posted on X.

A car fell from the southbound I-280 overpass near Mariposa Street after midnight, killing one person and sending at least four to hospitals. The ramps were closed for hours as crews investigated.

Molly Tranchin says underwear brand EBY posted an AI‑altered clip of her partially nude and has sued in federal court seeking deletion and damages.

A one‑alarm fire on the 800 block of Divisadero closed the street between Fulton and McAllister as SFFD crews fought the blaze and searched for hot spots.