More than 400 in-law units approved as SF clears years-long backlog
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that The City has cleared its application backlog of 919 accessory dwelling units.
Trio charged with shooting guard, robbing TV crew
Two men and a woman have been charged with multiple felonies in connection with the robbery of a television news crew and the shooting of their security guard.
Snapchat school shooting threat leads to student arrest
A Sonoma Valley High School student was arrested Wednesday for allegedly making threats about a school shooting.
Three family members die in overnight I-80 crash
Three family members died and a 17-year-old boy suffered major injuries when their vehicle crashed into a big-rig stopped on the side of westbound Interstate Highway 80.
One million safe miles of driving earns honors for eight postal workers
Eight U.S. Postal Service letter carriers are being honored Thursday morning in Oakland for driving a million miles without an accident, postal officials said. The …
Leaked police report after Jeff Adachi’s death prompts hearing
A leaked police report surrounding the death of San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi has led two city supervisors to call for a hearing.
Storm effects linger after major system blows through Bay Area
While the worst of the wind and rain moved out of the region Wednesday, lingering showers and swollen rivers continue to keep emergency response crews busy.
Missing elderly woman spends two days in her car
A 75-year-old at-risk Fremont woman missing since Monday was found alive Wednesday by Newark police.
Water, not beer, quenches small fire at Anchor Brewing
Firefighters quickly doused a small fire at the Anchor Brewing Co. building in San Francisco on Wednesday morning.
Man arrested after dragging pedestrian under truck
A man was arrested after hitting a pedestrian and dragging him under his truck for half a block near downtown San Francisco.
Hit-and-run kills 64-year-old pedestrian, driver at large
A 64-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision in San Francisco’s Richmond District on Tuesday night.
Rancher charged with murder for younger brother’s death
A 54-year-old rancher from rural Livermore was charged with murder on Tuesday for the fatal shooting of his younger brother.
Mandelman urges SF to declare ‘climate emergency’
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced a resolution at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to declare a climate emergency.
Tow truck driver struck and killed on Hwy 101 shoulder
A male tow truck driver died when a Chevrolet pickup crashed into a disabled Toyota Prius on the right-hand shoulder of southbound U.S. Highway 101 …
Mandatory evacuation orders issued for several areas around Russian River
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for several areas around the Russian River because the river is expected to go above flood stage amid stormy …
Two Concord men arrested for fatal shooting over bicycle dispute
Two men have been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old man in a dispute over a bicycle in Concord earlier this month, police …
Mudslide shuts down portion of Monte Rio Bohemian Highway
A mudslide containing logs and trees is blocking several hundred yards of the Bohemian Highway in Monte Rio, Monte Rio Fire Protection District Chief Steve …
SF State shaken Monday by shooting, power outage and startling fireworks
Three unrelated incidents Monday night at and near San Francisco State University caused concern but at no time endangered students or faculty on campus, according …
Sunnyvale officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal shooting
The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has determined that a Sunnyvale public safety officer acted lawfully when he shot and killed a 25-year-old stabbing …
Residents near Russian River advised to evacuate due to flood forecast
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office late Tuesday morning said people living near the Russian River should evacuate. The river is forecast to go above the …