A Watsonville man was arrested after an Instagram post threatened a PVUSD graduation. Officials say no weapons were found and the suspect is in custody.

A Richmond man was sentenced to 11 years, 8 months after pleading no contest to vehicular manslaughter in the July 15, 2024 crash that killed 16-year-old Ricky Funes‑Barajas. Prosecutors dropped a murder charge as part of the plea.

A fast-moving warehouse fire on Tesla Road destroyed one agricultural building in Livermore's wine country and blackened nearby vineyards. Crews stopped forward progress Wednesday afternoon.

A small plane went down at Sonoma Valley Airport on Wednesday, injuring three people. Officials say the scene was contained to the airfield as investigators respond.

A 17-year-old was arrested in San Mateo after police say he caused multiple hit-and-runs while intoxicated; a passenger suffered minor injuries and was released to a parent. The case is under investigation.

A Menlo Park officer was injured after colliding with a bystander’s car during a pursuit onto the Dumbarton Bridge; the suspect fled and CHP is investigating.

Masked federal officers detained a man on a Glen Park street Wednesday morning. Witnesses and video show a short, armed operation that left neighbors rattled.

Five people were booked after SFPD used drone and ALPR surveillance to track a vehicle tied to a Muni chain‑snatching; police say stolen jewelry was recovered and suspects jailed.

A jury convicted 84-year-old Alan Frank Russell on 12 felony counts of child molestation and a possession charge. Sentencing is scheduled for June 22, 2026.

Visa says AI-enabled impersonation and deepfakes drove nearly $1B in scam-related payments in H2 2025 and warns banks and regulators to act.

A wildfire called the Zot Fire was reported Tuesday in Siskiyou County on federal land. Initial updates list unknown containment and officials cite an interagency listing.

Surveillance footage shows a lithium‑ion battery igniting inside a Roseville trash truck; officials warn residents to recycle batteries and schedule HHW pickup.

Redwood City police are searching for a driver after a white truck struck and killed a 72‑year‑old woman late Sunday night. Investigators ask witnesses to call (650) 780‑7100.