Hercules police say a traffic stop on Wednesday turned up illegal narcotics and an AK‑47‑style pistol, officials reported.

An alert sent Wednesday forced the evacuation of Stonestown Galleria after police activity near the mall; emergency crews are on scene and traffic delays were reported.

A Daly City wallet theft that targeted a 74‑year‑old shopper ended with one defendant jailed and restitution ordered, while several alleged accomplices remain wanted. Courts credited time served and imposed probation in the case.

A San Francisco jury convicted Imran Shaikh of domestic battery, the DA announced, and praised the victim’s decision to come forward. Sentencing details were not released.

Redwood City police responded before 9 a.m. Wednesday to reports of a shooting near Fernside Street and Hastings Court; officials say the incident appears isolated. Detectives remain on scene.

A 41-year-old Pittsburg man was taken into custody after passing a note at the US Bank inside Raley’s; police say he assaulted officers and tried to grab an officer’s weapon.

A woman was shot and killed late Tuesday in San Francisco's Sunset District; police say a male suspect is in custody and investigators taped off the scene near Santiago and 22nd.

San Francisco officials issued an ALERTSF advising people to avoid Eddy and Leavenworth after police activity. Emergency crews are on scene and delays are likely.

Cal Fire says crews are responding to a brush fire near I‑280 and Farm Hill Road in San Mateo County; traffic is likely affected.

Madera County detectives say an Oakhurst host secretly filmed guests at a Yosemite‑area vacation rental; investigators found thousands of illicit files and are asking past guests to come forward.

A man injured aboard a Muni vehicle was taken to hospital and later died, SFMTA said. The agency says it is cooperating with SFPD as investigators probe the case.

Livermore police say scammers posing as banks or officers have targeted seniors, with reported losses up to $25,000. Officers are hosting a free Scam Awareness talk on April 15.

A jury convicted Vivian Gomez of involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license in the 2023 Burlingame death of Christina Gourkani. Sentencing is set for May 5, 2026.