Man charged in Berkeley hit-and-run rampage that left 3 hospitalized
Prosecutors have charged a man with 19 criminal counts — 16 of them felonies — after police say he deliberately struck three random pedestrians in Berkeley.
Wildfire smoke could cause over 70,000 excess deaths per year by 2050s, study finds
Stanford scientists project that climate warming could cause wildfire smoke deaths to surge in the coming decades — and California residents face some of the highest risks across the U.S.
Cantrell: Housing discrimination against Black residents is systemic
San Jose’s housing crisis isn’t just a headline; it’s a daily reality — particularly for Black families and other marginalized communities. As someone deeply committed to the well-being of the Black community in Silicon Valley, I have spent years working alongside Black residents, leaders and advocates to expose and...
Biggest California location of Korean grocery chain arrives in the Bay Area
The company also opened massive Korean food complex Jagalchi this year.
Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested – 3 Kilograms of Cocaine and Firearms Recovered
DUBLIN, CA — A suspected drug trafficker was arrested and 3 kilograms of cocaine were. recovered, along with three firearms. The suspect identified as Dominic J. Smith, 49, of Dublin, also uses the alias Khan Ahmed Aziz Hassan. His arrest on September 11 follows an investigation conducted by the...
Suspected Theft Ring Member Arrested for Selling $39K in Stolen Goods Online, Santa Clara...
In a reveal that underscores the persistence of retail theft rings exploiting online marketplaces, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has detailed the arrest of a suspect involved in selling nearly $39,000 worth of stolen goods via the internet. The investigation, which a detective led from the office, tracked...
Former News Anchor Allegedly Assaulted Daughter — Then Posted Online ‘Bad Things Happen in...
Longtime Bay Area broadcaster Frank Somerville, 67, was arrested on suspicion of battery after a fight with his 20-year-old daughter that he later described in a since-deleted Facebook post
Fremont police investigating fatal stabbing Thursday afternoon, one arrested
(KRON) — Police in Fremont are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Thursday afternoon following a fight. According to the Fremont Police Department, officers responded at 12:01 p.m. to the 600 block of Upper Vintners Circle on a report of an altercation. The reporting party told officers that two people were...
Exclusive: Frank Somerville allegedly attacked girlfriend last year, says he was ‘completely drunk’
Ex-KTVU news anchor Frank Somerville was arrested at his Oakland home last year during an alleged domestic violence incident in which police say he punched his girlfriend, the Chronicle has learned.
Caltrans worker dies after being struck on Highway 4 in Contra Costa County
A Caltrans worker who was struck by a vehicle in a construction zone west of Martinez has died, state officials announced Thursday.

















