California sees historic drop in crime as homicides hit record low
Both violent and property crimes continued their descent last year, according to California Justice Department data.
SF police in riot gear crack down on 4th of July illegal fireworks shows:...
Fourth of July was especially loud and explosive in San Francisco's Mission District. Block after block hosted impromptu illegal firework shows. San Francisco police officers were seen wearing riot gear as they closed streets after 10 p.m., dispersing hundreds of people.
Closing out the holiday weekend below average
A passing upper-level trough is bringing cooler-than-normal temperatures across the Bay Area and Central Coast today and Monday, with highs mostly in the 60s near the coast, 70s in the Bay, and upper 80s to low 90s in the warmest inland areas. The marine layer stratus continues to expand overnight into the valleys, the
The Future of the Bay: SF State Students Report on a Changing Region
Produced in partnership with KQED, San Francisco State students tell stories about culture, innovation, health and community across the Bay Area. Want to hear what the next generation thinks about the future of our region?. Every year, students from San Francisco State University pick up audio recording kits in search.
Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for July 5, 2026
I want to give a double high-four to all of you who contacted the City regarding its failure to even mention the animal shelter in its civic facilities report. Thanks to you, the shelter was not only included in the staff report that will be presented to the City Council this Tuesday, but the report changed the cost of
McKean Fire southwest of San Jose burns about 10 acres
Fire crews responded to the McKean Fire in Santa Clara County Sunday afternoon for a wildfire.
Woman fatally shot in San Jose; investigation underway
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A woman was shot and killed in San Jose early on Sunday morning, and police are investigating the circumstances of her death. San Jose Police Department officers were called about 1:20 a.m. to the area of Bonita Avenue and Sunny Court on reports of a person suffering a gunshot wound and found a woman
Illegal 4th of July fireworks ignite fire, damage vehicles and tree in Oakland
An East Oakland woman and her family escaped injury on Saturday night after illegal holiday fireworks ignited a nearby tree, spreading flames that heavily damaged their vehicles on 96th Avenue. City public works crews cleared trash and spent explosives from Oakland streets after a chaotic night of illegal fireworks tha
Woman shot, killed in San Jose: PD
(KRON)– A woman has died after being shot in San Jose Sunday morning, according to the San Jose Police Department. Around 1:20 a.m., officers received reports of a person shot the area of Bonita Avenue and Sunny Court in San Jose. When officers arrived on scene, they found a female victim with at least one […]
Oakland police arrest 3 suspects in connection with robberies in Grand Lake
The robberies happened in and around the Grand Lake neighborhood between June 18 and June 29. According to police, people walking in the area would be approached by a group that then used force or fear to take their belongings.

















