SFFD launched a search-and-rescue at Ocean Beach near the Cliff House after kayaks were found adrift; officials urged the public to avoid the area while crews worked.

A Los Angeles man was arrested in Mentone after deputies found about 600 gallons of diesel in a U‑Haul; investigators say it may be tied to a multi‑state fuel‑theft ring. Authorities and federal partners are continuing the probe.

Three men accepted plea deals in the killing of retired officer Kevin Nishita, who was shot while guarding a KRON4 news crew in downtown Oakland.

San Francisco flutist Gaea Schell says housekeepers at the Cornelia Suites tossed her concert flute and other belongings; she’s sued the property manager for about $20,000.

A downtown traffic stop in Berkeley led to the arrest of a 54-year-old and the recovery of a revolver, knives and brass knuckles.

Two skulls and additional remains were recovered in rural Monterey County within weeks; the coroner says DNA testing and state record checks are underway.

A former Ballena Bay Yacht Club official was charged after prosecutors say he obtained a $224,276 Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant with false information and diverted funds for personal use.

A San Mateo County jury convicted Romier Narag of first‑degree murder in the 2023 Daly City shooting of Frances Lucero. Sentencing is set for March 5, 2026.

Prosecutors said on Feb. 5, 2026 they will charge a driver in the Nov. 15 El Cerrito crosswalk collision that later killed Donna Revecho, 66. Investigators found no sign of impairment.

A man was pronounced dead after a solo vehicle crash near Georgia and Russell late Tuesday; Vallejo police say toxicology is pending as investigators probe the cause.

Hillsborough police say an arrest was made in a "historic" child sexual‑assault case; the department's brief social post offered few details. Authorities provided limited information as the investigation continues.

A Bay Point traffic stop turned into a chase onto I‑680 that ended in Benicia. STARR3 and the sheriff’s J‑Team, with CHP spike strips, arrested the suspect.

Fairfield Police unveiled a Drone as First Responder program and a real‑time intelligence hub, promising a public portal for flight logs and privacy safeguards.