State Supreme Court strikes law requiring tax returns for primary ballot
The California Supreme Court in San Francisco on Thursday struck down a state law that would have required President Donald Trump to release his tax …
Two-year-old boy dies a week after Yemeni mother arrives
Abdullah Hassan has died at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland following public outcry.
SFPD investigates over 20 bomb threats
San Francisco police said they investigated more than 20 bomb threats in the city Thursday.
Daly City to equip officers with naloxone to treat overdoses
Daly City police announced this week that all sworn officers will soon be carrying the drug naloxone, also known as Narcan, to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
San Jose approves new police auditor
The San Jose City Council approved a new independent police auditor Tuesday to replace Aaron Zisser, who resigned from his role in August amid strong opposition from the San Jose Police Officers’ Association.
Law firm alleges abuse by 212 Bay Area priests
A Minnesota-based law firm released the names of 33 men Tuesday that are connected with the Diocese of San Jose who have been accused of sexual abuse, building on a list of 15 names the diocese released last week.
Family seeks video of fatal police altercation
The family of a 36-year-old unarmed man who died after an altercation with San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies in Millbrae earlier this month held a news conference Tuesday to call for the release of all videos and other evidence in the case.
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.
Survivor sues Catholic dioceses over abuse coverup
A Ventura County man who says he was molested by a priest four decades ago sued 10 of California’s 11 Roman Catholic dioceses Tuesday.
Bill allows additional venues for temporary cannabis events
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill authored by Assemblyman Bill Quirk, D-Hayward, that gives cities the authority to approve temporary cannabis events, Quirk said.
Legislators green-light late night drinking law
California lawmakers passed Sen. Scott Weiner’s, D-San Francisco, bill to allow cities to extend the sale of alcohol at bars, nightclubs, and restaurants to as late as 4 a.m.
Oakland police increase patrols after homicide spike
Oakland police are putting additional officers on the streets this week in response to a spike in fatal shootings that occurred in rapid succession over the past few days, police said this morning during a news conference at department headquarters.
Cal law student missing at Oregon waterfall
Grief counselors are at the University of California at Berkeley’s School of Law in response to the possible death of a student who slipped and fell while taking a photograph at a waterfall in Oregon on Sunday afternoon, a school spokesman said.
Burning CHP cruiser, exploding ammo closes Highway 24
Law enforcement officials have closed state Highway 24 Tuesday morning after a California Highway Patrol vehicle caught fire and ammunition inside started to explode.
Santa Rosa youths arrested with weapon and alcohol
Two 15-year-old boys were arrested near the playground of a Santa Rosa elementary school Tuesday on suspicion of possessing a pellet gun and an alcohol beverage, according to Santa Rose police.
SF police participate in ‘Teen Brain’ training
San Francisco police are attending a “Policing the Teen Brain” train-the-trainer session this week to prepare to train officers on improving their interactions with the city’s youth.
Trump accuses Schaaf of obstruction
President Donald Trump accused Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf of obstruction of justice for warning the immigrant community about impending ICE raids during unplanned remarks at a roundtable in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Thursday.
State expands recreational shellfish warning
The California Department of Public Health’s latest warning of poisons found in recreationally harvested bivalve shellfish was issued to Santa Cruz County on Friday, according to county public health officials.
ICE admitted to Santa Clara Co. jail twice in March
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents gained entry into Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office’s jail facility and interviewed multiple inmates in March, according to a sheriff’s spokesman.
District attorney files suit against HomeAdvisor
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced Tuesday the filing of a civil lawsuit against a home services company for allegedly falsely advertising about background checks in its radio and TV ads.
No charges in December Redwood City police shooting
San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said Thursday that his investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting in Redwood City in December found no violations of California criminal statutes by the law enforcement officers who shot at the suspect.
Man shot by police in Fairfield
A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot by law enforcement officers in Fairfield Wednesday afternoon, police said.
UCSF gets $500M donation for seismically safe hospital
The University of California at San Francisco received a $500 million commitment from a charitable foundation to pay for a new seismically sound hospital at the university’s Parnassus Heights campus.
Child porn being spread via Facebook Messenger
Police in San Jose are warning the public about an illicit video containing child pornography that is being circulated via Facebook Messenger.
Smash-and-grab thieves target Petaluma car lots
Car windows were smashed and valuables stolen from seven cars in Petaluma parking lots in a five-hour time span Friday.
As legalization nears, SF readies pot rules
San Francisco city officials are preparing to approve new regulations and permit requirements for the budding marijuana industry.
Four nabbed in ‘brutal’ Muni robberies
Four arrests have been made in an investigation of a recent series of strong-arm robberies on San Francisco Muni buses.
Salinas 7-year-old drowns in Lake Shasta
A Salinas boy drowned Saturday morning in Lake Shasta in Shasta County.
State high court clarifies your right to a day off
The California Supreme Court in San Francisco today clarified a state law that requires employers to give workers one day of rest within seven days.
Past pot use no longer precludes landing an Oakland city job
Past non-work-related cannabis use will no longer be a reason to discriminate against applicants in the hiring process for the city of Oakland.
San Francisco gives all genders equal access to dirty diapers
Parents who have a hard time finding a sanitary baby changing station will soon have a number of places to choose from in San Francisco.
Youth suicide rates fall in states with same-sex marriage laws
States that legalized same-sex marriage before it became federal law two years ago saw a sharp decline in suicide attempts by high school students.
California senators introduce bill to create new gender marker
State senators from San Francisco and San Diego announced Thursday a bill to create a new gender marker for people to more accurately describe what gender they feel best describes them on state-issued identification documents.
Newark police mourn officer who died of cancer
The Newark Police Department is mourning the death of one of its officers who passed away Sunday due to cancer.
Paraglider perishes after ocean rescue
A paraglider died after being pulled from the ocean off of Pacifica this morning.