A Fremont man who admitted swapping dummy copies for rare Chinese manuscripts at UCLA is due in federal court Wednesday. Prosecutors say the thefts total about $216,000.

UC Berkeley police briefly ordered people inside Haas to secure in place after reports of a person with a weapon; officers later issued an all‑clear. Officials say buildings are safe to reoccupy.

Four Santa Rosa teens were arrested after an alleged June 19 theft at the Petaluma Target; officers recovered the items and booked three into juvenile hall.

Two brothers are in court over millions tied to a Palo Alto ketamine clinic, trading accusations of overbilling, improper spending and disputed profit-sharing. The dispute resurfaced in Santa Clara court this week as judges consider scheduling moves.

Waymo alerted San Mateo police after two 15-year-olds were reported drinking and firing Orbeez from inside a robotaxi; officers detained the teens and released video.

San Mateo police used drones and K‑9 Franko to locate and arrest an assault suspect after a brief evacuation at the La Selva at Casa de Campo complex.

An Oakland man was arrested after police say officers found about a pound of fentanyl in his car during a San Bruno traffic stop. Prosecutors say the drugs were packaged for sale.

A vehicle fire spread into brush near Groveland, prompting evacuations and a multi‑agency response. County officials point residents to official incident maps and the public information line for updates.

A San Mateo man was charged after prosecutors say he threatened to decapitate a bystander and attempted to stab someone near a downtown theater over the Fourth of July weekend. He pleaded not guilty; bail was set at $2,500.

San Mateo prosecutors say Dr. Dharmesh Patel completed a two‑year diversion and his attempted‑murder charges tied to the 2023 Devil’s Slide crash were dismissed. The outcome renews debate over diversion for violent crimes.

A rope failure sent six people down the Davenport Beach bluffs; crews used high‑angle rope systems to bring everyone to safety and one person is in critical condition.

Richmond officers recovered a loaded firearm, seized illegal fireworks and issued six citations after large Fourth of July street gatherings blocked roadways.

Paul Pelosi, 86, is under investigation after his convertible struck a parked car in Yountville on Friday; authorities say no DUI is suspected and prosecutors will review the case.