A former finance manager was sentenced to 27 months after prosecutors say she stole more than $1.6 million from a Walnut Creek youth charity. Restitution will be set later.

Three multiagency sweeps in November removed more than 58,000 illegal cannabis plants across Lancaster, Hayward and Harbor City, officials say.

A morning blast in Ashland set off a multi‑alarm blaze on East Lewelling Boulevard; crews reported possible injuries and heavy damage. Investigators are on scene.

A state inspector general audit found most internal investigations into staff misconduct were flawed, with long delays and a growing wave of lawsuits by incarcerated women. The report warns backlogs can let accused officers avoid discipline.

Jordan Ragland, once on New Jersey’s Most Wanted list, was arrested in Sacramento in September and flown back to Atlantic County to face meth and weapons charges.

San Francisco Police seek public help in locating a missing dog and identifying a suspect after a 65-year-old man was assaulted and his pet dog went missing.

Hai Van Le has been charged with murder and DUI in a fatal hit and run in San Francisco, entering a not guilty plea. Despite DA's concerns, Le was assigned home detention with conditions. The case is ongoing and tips are sought by authorities.

A Palo Alto dean was struck in a Mission hit-and-run and remains hospitalized with serious injuries; police are reviewing surveillance while community fundraising grows.

Alameda County deputies say callers are demanding about $900 for an ankle monitor to secure early release — the sheriff’s office warns the requests are a scam.

Cornell Harris was convicted of vandalism for kicking down a neighbor's door on Eddy Street, San Francisco, with evidence including witness testimony and video surveillance.

A woman gave birth in a Waymo driverless car en route to a hospital in San Francisco; both mother and baby arrived safely. Waymo contacted 911 after detecting unusual activity, but reached the hospital beforehand.

Berkeley police seized nine firearms and arrested a man after he allegedly threatened to shoot anyone who came onto his property following a dispute over a 9‑year‑old's lost ball.

A CHP helicopter tracked a car wanted in a robbery across Oakland; officers used a spike strip and the driver surrendered at a gas station.