Authorities monitor flaring at Valero refinery in Benicia slated for closure
Intermittent flaring at the Valero Energy refinery in Benicia on Wednesday prompted an alert from air quality officials.
49ers sign Equanimeous St. Brown to 1-year deal; no timeline for Aiyuk to return
The San Francisco 49ers moved to shore up their wide receiver corps at the start of training camp by signing Equanimeous St. Brown, brother of Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Suspicious device found next to Alameda school; bomb squad responds
A suspicious device found next to an Alameda school on Tuesday prompted a law enforcement response and the closing of streets in the area.
Rise in abandoned pets at Vacaville parks prompts public service announcement
The City of Vacaville is alerting residents about a troubling trend of people abandoning their pets in city parks, urging pet owners to seek alternatives to have their critters cared for.
Suspect in California parole agent's murder in court as current, former DAs lob accusations
The suspect in the murder of parole agent Joshua Byrd appeared in court Monday as finger-pointing over his previous parole took place between the Alameda County DA and her predecessor.
Elderly pedestrian in San Francisco dies after being struck by scooter
A pedestrian in San Francisco died after being struck by a scooter on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Smash-and-grab robbery at Sunnyvale jewelry store foiled by armed employees
Armed employees thwarted the latest attempt to rob a jewelry store in Sunnyvale by smashing a vehicle into the building, authorities said.
Woman walking dogs in San Leandro shot and killed; suspect arrested in Dublin
A woman out walking her dogs with her boyfriend in San Leandro was shot and killed Thursday evening, and a suspect was arrested in Dublin, authorities said.
Pedestrian on Highway 280 in San Jose struck, killed
A person who walked into the fast lane of Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose was struck and killed early Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.
California parole agent shot dead in Oakland; suspect arrested
A state parole agent was shot and killed in Oakland on Thursday, and a suspect was arrested following an intense manhunt, authorities said.
Driver survives after driving off a cliff in Pacifica
A driver was rescued after driving off a cliff in Pacifica Thursday morning, authorities said.
Bondi tours Alcatraz as part of Trump's plan to reopen former prison
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi toured Alcatraz on Thursday as part of President Trump's directive to revert the popular tourist attraction to a federal penitentiary.
Person killed in San Jose arson fire identified as local marketing business owner
A San Jose business owner was identified as the person who died in an arson fire Sunday that destroyed the building where his company was located.
Fire burns 1850s Harlan House in San Ramon, city's oldest from Gold Rush era
A fire in San Ramon Wednesday morning severely damaged the historic 19th-century Harlan House, also known as El Nido House, which has ties to the California Gold Rush.
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office marks 20 years since fatal helicopter crash near Lake Natoma
On July 13, 2005, Deputies Kevin Blount, Joseph Kievernagel, and Eric Henrikson were in the Star 6 helicopter when it crashed at Lake Natoma after developing engine trouble.