Two traffic stops in Hercules on Friday led to arrests after officers say they found drugs packaged for sale and a loaded stolen handgun.

A Miami banker is offering his 13-acre Mill Valley property in exchange for Anthropic shares in a private, cash‑free swap aimed at rebalancing into AI equity.

Hundreds of gallons of jet fuel spilled onto the OAK ramp and into a storm drain that flows to San Francisco Bay. Crews are containing the leak while specialists work the cleanup.

A new University of West Alabama analysis finds California metros dominate the nation's highest-paying spots for registered nurses, with San Jose at the top. The report uses BLS data showing a big jump in RN pay since 2019.

Two masked men robbed Ortega’s Market on Guerneville Road and fled on bicycles after a shot was fired. Santa Rosa police released photos and a reward is being offered.

State and federal agencies warn that unauthorized drones over wildfires can ground air support, delay drops and endanger firefighting crews. Officials say keep drones grounded.

Two law firms have asked to withdraw from Annie Altman's sexual‑abuse suit against her brother, Sam Altman, citing a breakdown in the attorney‑client relationship and leaving the St. Louis case in flux.

A Westwood Highlands home where a family of four died last fall sold for $2.2M — about $700K over asking — after only days on the market.

Highway 1 through Big Sur is fully open again, restoring the classic Carmel‑to‑San Simeon drive. Here’s a tight guide to top stops, hikes and travel tips for Bay Area readers.

Two juveniles and an 18‑year‑old were arrested after a motorist reported a laser‑sighted handgun was pointed at their car; police recovered multiple loaded firearms.

A late-night brawl at a Redwood City mariscos left five wounded and three suspects in custody, the sheriff's office said.

A hiker reported a bear in Rockville Hills Regional Park on April 26. City and county officials urged residents to secure trash, keep pets inside and report sightings.

An unplanned outage in the Marina prompted city emergency officials to advise keeping refrigerator doors closed; federal guidance gives fridge and freezer time windows.