Sonoma County declares state of emergency as crews clamp down on Point Fire
Cal Fire crews were holding acreage and containment of the Point Fire steady Monday evening as Sonoma County officials declared a state of emergency.
Fremont CVS store security guard shot dead during violent confrontation
A security guard at a CVS store in Fremont was shot and killed during a violent confrontation, police said Friday.
Vehicle fire on Highway 37 near Sears Point blocks lanes, snarls traffic
A vehicle fire on state Highway 37 in Sonoma County snarled eastbound and westbound traffic for hours near Sears Point Friday morning, with delays expected to continue throughout the afternoon, authorities said.
Suspects jailed in Sunnyvale jewelry store robbery following police chase
Five suspects were arrested Wednesday following a smash-and-grab robbery at a Sunnyvale jewelry store involving nearly two dozen suspects.
Video: Man attacks staffer at Pinole police headquarters
A man was arrested in Pinole this week after attacking a staff member at the building that houses the Pinole police headquarters in an incident caught on camera.
Speeding motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 580 in Livermore
A motorcyclist speeding and driving recklessly on westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore was killed in a crash involving a big rig Thursday morning, authorities said.
Oakland Ballers pitcher Elijah Pleasants signed by San Francisco Giants
The Oakland Ballers will have one of their players, pitcher Elijah Pleasants, join the San Francisco Giants organization after the big league team purchased his contract.
San Jose autism therapist, school aide arrested on child sexual assault charges
A San Jose therapist and elementary school aide was arrested following an investigation into a child sexual assault, police said Wednesday.
Suspect in fatal shooting during Lake Berryessa brawl identified
The suspect in a fatal shooting that followed a large brawl at Lake Berryessa over the weekend was identified Tuesday morning.
Hot temperatures to toast Bay Area inland areas; cooler conditions on the coast
A one-day heat wave was expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to parts of the Bay Area Tuesday.
Sausalito gas leak shuts down several blocks around boardwalk
A gas leak in Sausalito Monday shut down several blocks of Bridgeway around the city's iconic boardwalk for hours authorities said.
11 men allegedy seeking to sexually exploit children jailed in East Bay sting operation
Nearly a dozen men were arrested in a multi-agency sting operation targeting adults who use the internet to seek out children to sexually exploit and abuse, authorities said Monday.
2 people including juvenile girl critically hurt in Pittsburg apartment complex fire
Two people were severely injured in a fire at an apartment complex in Pittsburg on Monday morning, officials said.
Stranded kite surfer's "HELP" message on Santa Cruz County beach leads to rescue
A kite surfer stranded on the Santa Cruz County coastline used a bit of ingenuity to help get himself rescued, authorities said.
Grass fire burns near homes west of Brentwood
A grass fire was burning several acres just west of Brentwood Friday, authorities said.