Mountain View detectives recovered more than 1,500 pieces of stolen mail after a months‑long probe; investigators are cataloging items and working to return them to owners.

Brentwood released bodycam footage of the arrest of 72-year-old Yolanda Ramirez; her family says the footage supports claims that force led to fatal injuries as investigators review the case.

A driver was arrested after crashing into a San Mateo backyard pool; police say no one was injured and the arrest was linked to suspected DUI and hit-and-run.

Prosecutors say charges link four ambush-style killings and a prison stabbing to a North Richmond gang crew in a multi‑county investigation.

Contra Costa DA released a public report on Feb. 27, 2026 about the Aug. 4, 2025 Richmond officer‑involved shooting and posted the full press release and report online.

An internal El Cerrito police review found federal agencies were able to query photos from the city's Flock license‑plate readers during rollout and later isolated searches. The department will explain the findings at a March 10 community meeting.

Vallejo police arrested a man wanted on an out‑of‑state murder warrant after officers found a loaded, unserialized 'ghost gun' in a vehicle on Fairgrounds Drive.

Jeffry Hill apologized in court and received three years of probation after prosecutors said he misrepresented about $2.5 million in Napa grapes and wine.

A pedestrian was killed Friday at Highway 20 and Stafford Way in Yuba City; police say the driver fled and was later arrested as portions of the highway were closed.

A car leaving the Red Bull Showrun in the Marina was surrounded and vandalized by dozens of bicyclists, leaving passengers shaken and police investigating.

Police released a surveillance photo after a woman said she was touched while sleeping on downtown University Avenue. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call.

Livermore police say a Feb. 17 search warrant at a Pine Street home uncovered six firearms, meth, Xanax and large‑capacity magazines; a 38‑year‑old man was charged. The department posted details to Facebook on Feb. 26.

A Sonoma County raid uncovered 833 roosters and evidence of an alleged cockfighting ring at a Santa Rosa property, officials say.