An elderly woman was killed outside Capitola Mall Monday, triggering a lockdown and evacuation while police investigate.

A federal jury convicted Maxfer Palma after police say kilogram‑scale meth, a fentanyl mixture and a firearm were found in his East Oakland unit while children were present.

A 28-year-old sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot inside a parked car at Linda Mar Beach after an apparent accidental discharge. Police recovered a loaded pistol and are investigating.

Former IRL CEO Abraham Shafi moved to dismiss his federal fraud indictment, arguing prosecutorial conflicts taint the case. The filing targets a former U.S. Attorney office lawyer who later joined Gibson Dunn.

A neighbor's quick call stopped a late-night Hillsborough burglary Saturday; one person was jailed and two suspects remain at large. Police are asking neighbors to check footage.

A heavy police response converged near Mahogany and Broadway in Vallejo Monday night as investigators probed a shooting. Sky7 footage shows a damaged vehicle at the scene.

An off‑duty SFPD officer struck a homeless man in North Beach on July 20; the victim is in critical condition and the department's traffic unit is investigating.

A pickup being pursued by police crashed at S. Van Ness and 14th on Sunday night, injuring nine people and leaving two in critical condition as investigators probe the chase.

A two‑alarm blaze hit a six‑story Tenderloin apartment building on the 400 block of Jones Street Sunday. Crews evacuated residents, three were checked for smoke inhalation and the Red Cross responded.

Redwood City SRT ended a Saturday barricade after an alleged assault left a 21-year-old unconscious; a 37-year-old suspect was taken into custody.

New reporting and city documents show San Francisco’s special‑victims detectives are stretched thin while crisis calls and forensic results climb, leaving many rape cases inactive.

Antioch police detained four people after 911 calls reported gunfire on Metcalf Street; officers recovered firearms and about 23 ounces of marijuana.

Vacaville officers arrested a 26‑year‑old Vallejo man Sunday after tracing a white SUV to a hotel; he faces a $1.2M warrant alleging a child‑related crime.