A former Daly City music teacher pleaded no contest to felony counts alleging a sexual relationship with a former student; sentencing is scheduled in February. The victim has also filed a civil suit against the district.

A federal lawsuit alleges AvalonBay and South Beach Marina staff ignored sex trafficking of a minor at luxury San Francisco apartments.

Vacaville police arrested a 38‑year‑old after an early‑morning domestic call led to a multi‑hour standoff on Alamo Drive; specialized teams and the city's RTIC assisted.

Six individuals were charged in San Francisco for narcotics trafficking, with arrests yielding over a pound of drugs and firearms. All pleaded not guilty, with one detainee pending a hearing for release.

A San Francisco founder says he spent 13 hours in Swiss custody after a black prototype he left in a Davos hotel lobby sparked a security scare.

Two East Contra Costa men were arrested and charged with kidnapping and a violent home invasion after a July 22, 2024 incident in Antioch. Court records and surveillance tied the suspects to the scenes.

Kasimu Harris was convicted of domestic violence and child abuse after a jury trial detailing a violent domestic incident and child abuse. He violated a no-contact order, and evidence showed he attacked the victim in front of their children.

A 75-year-old motorist who rear-ended a SamTrans bus in Pacifica on Jan. 8 died after being hospitalized, officials said. Authorities are withholding her name pending notification of next of kin.

A former Newark private‑school principal was arraigned this week on felony wage‑theft, embezzlement and tax‑evasion charges tied to nearly $688,000 in alleged unpaid wages and penalties.

A crash on River Road south of Salinas killed a woman and hospitalized a toddler; the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI, Monterey authorities say.

A San Diego firm says a federal complaint ties multiple Motel 6 properties to years of sex trafficking, alleging lasting injuries and a child born with severe disabilities. The First Amended Complaint names G6 Hospitality and local operators.

A retired SFPD sergeant's courtroom account that he warned an alleged gang leader about raids has put the DA's cold-case murder prosecution under new scrutiny.

San Francisco Police cracked down on illegal sideshow driving, arresting two individuals for firearm violations and reckless endangerment, with the SFPD emphasizing public safety and community vigilance.