Police arrest store employee suspected of recording women in bathroom
Petaluma police on Sunday arrested an employee of a grocery store on suspicion of hiding a cellphone to record women in a bathroom stall. Police …
Spare the Air alert extends to Friday throughout Bay Area
A Spare the Air alert issued for Thursday by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District will extend to Friday as smoke from the Kincade …
Plans, fees move ahead to upgrade state’s aging 911 system
Newsom said at least 80 percent of 911 calls now come from cell phones, but current call centers predate internet and cell phone technology.
San Jose mayor struck by car while bicycling
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo was injured Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by a vehicle as he was cycling in his city, the mayor’s office said.
Trespasser killed on Caltrain tracks in Santa Clara
One person was hit and killed by a Caltrain in Santa Clara Tuesday afternoon, the transit agency reported.
Bicyclist killed on I-280 in San Jose identified
A bicyclist who died after being hit by a car Friday on Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose has been identified as 27-year-old Juan Perez Lopez, according to the Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office.
Resident injured in Brisbane house fire
One person suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to a hospital after a fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in a Brisbane home.
San Mateo Co. warns of alert system scam
San Mateo County sheriff’s officials are warning residents of a scam involving text messages claiming to be associated with the county’s SMC Alert emergency notification system.
Excess SF property taxes could help fund affordable housing
San Francisco’s controller has announced that The City will recognize a $415 million windfall thanks to excess property tax revenue. Assessor Carmen Chu, whose office …
Model rocket ignites Concord grass fire
A grass fire in Concord on Monday evening was sparked by a model rocket, and Contra Costa County Fire Protection District investigators are asking for the public’s help in determining who started it.
Watsonville pedestrian struck crossing Airport Boulevard
An 89-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when a vehicle struck him Thursday morning in Watsonville, police said.
City awarded $8 million to improve HIV care
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded The City $8 million for a four-year project aimed at improving care for people living with HIV, Mayor London Breed announced Thursday.
Tesla partners with Evergreen Valley College for service training
A new automotive program will be offered at Evergreen Valley College in San Jose starting in January to train Bay Area students in electric vehicle technology to prepare them for careers at Tesla, college officials said.
Three arrested for arson after Antioch restaurant fire
Three Pittsburg residents have been arrested in connection with last week’s suspicious early morning fire that destroyed a fast-food restaurant in Antioch, according to investigators with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Seven arrested after violent robbery spree
Two adults and five teenagers from San Jose were arrested in connection with a robbery spree on Tuesday evening in Santa Clara, San Jose and Campbell that left multiple victims with minor to serious injuries, police said.
Man dies after struggle with San Mateo Co. deputies
A person contacted by a San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy has died after a struggle with deputies Wednesday afternoon in Millbrae, sheriff’s officials said.
Hazmat responds to leaking package in Menlo Park
A hazardous materials spill led to a shelter-in-place order in Menlo Park Tuesday, according to Menlo Park Fire Protection District Chief Harold Schapelhouman.
Hercules officer fires at suspect during chase
A suspect was taken into custody after leading police on a short high-speed pursuit and foot chase that led to a Hercules officer firing his gun at the suspect in San Pablo early Sunday morning, according to police.
Man shot at Berkeley homeless camp
A 48-year-old man was shot at a homeless camp in West Berkeley early Monday morning, police said.
Oakland approves electric scooter regulations
The Oakland City Council formally approved an ordinance Monday establishing regulations and requiring permits for shared dockless electric scooters, in light of frequent complaints of reckless riders and scooters left scattered on local sidewalks.