Federal officials say DEA audits found hundreds of recordkeeping and diversion‑control failures at two Sutter Health sites. The system agreed to a $3.2M settlement and new oversight.

A woman jogging near Mayfield Avenue on Stanford's campus was grabbed and sexually assaulted on March 29. Campus police say the suspect was armed and are seeking tips.

Contra Costa prosecutors added murder counts Monday, saying a Walnut Creek man and an alleged hitman are tied to three killings across California, including a 2024 San Gabriel slaying.

A Modesto motorcyclist died and a passenger was hospitalized after their bike hit a livestock trailer on Escalon-Bellota Road, the CHP says.

A Guerneville Road traffic stop led to the seizure of a modified, loaded 9mm and the arrest of two Santa Rosa residents, police say.

An inmate was found unconscious during a Sunday safety check at the Monterey County Jail and later died; detectives are investigating the apparent assault.

A 5-year-old Oakley boy was airlifted after a suspected accidental shooting at a home; investigators recovered a rifle and are probing the scene.

An early-morning fire at the Marina Tower Annex in Vallejo displaced several seniors; firefighters say an unattended candle started the blaze.

SFPD and CHP moved in on a planned Bay Bridge bicycle takeover on March 28; police say 85 citations were issued and 85 bikes were stored.

Two men were hospitalized after a shooting near Lone Tree Way in Antioch; one is critical and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

An employee tip at Vacaville Premium Outlets led to multiple arrests after officers recovered drugs, stolen credit cards and other evidence, police say.

A man died after a late Friday-night shooting in SoMa; homicide detectives arrested a 19-year-old and booked a second suspect on assault-related charges. The investigation is ongoing.

Rohnert Park officers arrested a 36‑year‑old March 24 after seizing about 350 suspected counterfeit oxycodone pills believed to be fentanyl, plus meth. The suspect was booked into the county jail.