Fraud rings are using stolen identities and AI to enroll "ghost students," siphoning federal aid and filling classes; new federal ID checks and vendor tools aim to stop it.

A two‑story West Lane home in Angwin was nearly destroyed in an early‑morning blaze; Cal Fire says the cause is under investigation and no injuries were reported.

An SFPD officer was injured after being struck by a suspect's vehicle in Oakland during an attempted arrest by the CVRT. The suspect was later apprehended.

San Francisco Police arrested Evan Perez Villanueva for a homicide in the Mission District, securing a shotgun from his vehicle during the arrest. The investigation continues with the SFPD seeking more information.

San José police arrested a 20‑year‑old accused of making and distributing roughly 1,700 machine‑gun conversion devices; searches recovered firearms and manufacturing materials.

A jury found Irvin Hernandez-Flores guilty in the 2022 Bayview double murder, the San Francisco District Attorney announced. The DA linked to a press release with trial details.

Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini testified as he seeks a new trial in the Tahoe ambush case, alleging his trial lawyers sabotaged his defense. A judge has set mid‑February testimony before arguments.

A traffic stop in South San Francisco led to two arrests after officers found freshly cut catalytic converters, suspected fentanyl and burglary tools. Police say they’re checking whether the vehicle ties to other Bay Area thefts.

A Missoula man was given a life term in federal court after a jury convicted him in a murder‑for‑hire and drug trafficking case involving multiple agencies. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the sentence on social media and linked to DOJ case materials.

A driver was fatally struck early Sunday on the Embarcadero Road onramp to southbound US-101 in Palo Alto. CHP is asking witnesses to come forward.

Two men were arrested after a Tenderloin stabbing that left a man with life‑threatening injuries; police say witnesses helped officers detain the suspects.

Mill Valley police and search volunteers are looking for 72-year-old Judy Gilbert, last seen Sunday near the Mill Valley Golf Course.

A person was wounded in a Tenderloin shooting at Eddy and Taylor; police say injuries are non‑life‑threatening and the investigation is ongoing.