Ousted progressive San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin won't run again in fall, citing family
Ousted San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who was recalled two months ago, announced Thursday on Twitter that he will not run this fall to get his old job back.
San Jose police arrest suspected serial pellet gun shooter
Nicholas Montoya, 38, of Campbell, is accused of shooting lead pellets from a high-powered rifle at seven victims from April to June in the South Bay. One of those victims is 15-year-old Gianna Vitarelli.
Edie McClurg, Ferris Bueller's Day Off actress, allegedly abused
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to protect "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" star Edie McClurg after her conservator alleged the actress and a caretaker have been abused.
Protestors vow to stop UC housing project at People's Park in Berkeley
Police in Berkeley cleared out People's Park early Wednesday morning, in a long dispute over the historic grounds. But, the tumult escalated as protesters struggled against police in riot gear.
Paul Pelosi pleads not guilty to DUI charges after crashing Porsche
Paul Pelosi pleaded not guilty to DUI charges through his attorney.
Nearly a dozen pups born to California wolf families
Two of California’s three existing wolf families, the Lassen pack and the Whaleback pack, have given birth to a total of 11 pups this year.
Dodgers icon Vin Scully dies at 94
The baseball world mourns the loss of a beloved broadcaster as Vin Scully has died at 94.
'He shot my arm off': Elderly store owner opens fire on would-be robber in Norco
The 80-year-old owner of Norco Market & Liquor didn't hesitate to open fire on a male suspect who walked into the store armed with a rifle.
Dogs escape home, maul man to death in California city
A group of dogs escaped from a home in central California and mauled to death a 59-year-old man who was out on a walk, authorities said.
Puppy found wandering among McKinney Fire damage
A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.
2 found dead in car as crews battle largest California wildfire in Siskiyou County
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Bed bugs found in library books
Bed bugs were found in books at two public libraries in California this month. And this is not the first time the critters have been a problem there.
California court OKs death penalty in ’80s sex slave murders
The California Supreme Court upheld the conviction and death penalty for one of two men implicated in at least 11 horrific torture-slayings in the 80s in which the duo kept their victims hidden in a secret bunker in the Northern California woods.
7-year-old hailed as hero for saving toddler from drowning
7-year-old Massiah Browne is being called a real-life superhero for saving a toddler from drowning earlier this month.
Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
'Horrible way to lose a child': 7-year-old dies in father's arms; fatally struck in crosswalk
Seven-year-old Gabriel Garate died instantly in his dad’s arms when he was struck by a car as the pair walked across the street in a marked crosswalk in Long Beach.
WATCH: Police chase suspect leaves trail of sparks on 10 Freeway
A wild police chase involving a suspected stolen construction truck ends in an arrest – but not before the suspect left a trail of sparks on the 10 Freeway.
San Rafael burglar forgets keys inside crime scene
A Northern California burglar returned to the scene of the crime this weekend after he forgot his keys inside a doughnut company’s corporate office.
Video: San Jose K-9 bites man’s throat for 1 minute re-igniting police dog concerns
Unlike other use-of-force options, police dogs can be unpredictable, often leading to devastating injuries regardless of what a person has done. In Anthony Paredes’ case, his injuries were nearly fatal, requiring two weeks in a hospital.