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Burglars sought in spree of downtown Danville break-ins

Danville police are trying to identify a group of burglars who smashed their way into nearly a dozen downtown, not stealing too many things of value but leaving behind plenty of damage in the form of broken windows and doors....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 4, 2026

Two Pittsburg officers shot at police station, sources say

(KRON) -- First responders responded to an emergency services call at the Pittsburg Police Department on Thursday afternoon. The Contra Costa County Fire Department told KRON4 that an EMS call came in from the department, which is located at 65 Civic Ave. where the Pittsburg Poli...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 3, 2026

E-bike cyclist hit and killed by dump truck driver

An e-bike collided with a dump truck during the morning commute, killing the cyclist. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, but the driver of the dump truck is cooperating, police say....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 3, 2026

Sister slain in Richmond house fire feared for her family, court documents show

(KRON) -- Court documents reveal haunting details about what happened inside a Richmond family's house before one of the family members allegedly killed four victims by igniting the house on fire. Sergio Rivera-Vega, 32, is charged with murdering four family members in the August...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 3, 2026

Residents asked to stay indoors due to police activity in Richmond

Residents are being asked to stay indoors due to police activity in Richmond near the El Cerrito border, authorities said. El Cerrito police advised people in the area near Canyon Trail Park and Key Boulevard to lock down in the nearest place of safety due to police activity. Ric...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 3, 2026

South Bay camp counselor accused of sex assaults bails out of jail

(KRON) -- A YMCA summer camp counselor, who is charged with sexually assaulting three girls during a field trip at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center's swimming pool, is currently out of custody. Anthony Joseph Ramon, 25, of Gilroy, bailed out of jail three times following his arrest...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 3, 2026

Investigation underway outside Pittsburg Police Department

An investigation is underway Thursday outside the Pittsburg Police Department, where a large law enforcement presence can be seen with police tape sealing off the front entrance of the building. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said crews were dispatched to a medical ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 3, 2026

Bicyclist killed in San Jose crash Thursday

(KRON) -- A bicyclist died in San Jose Thursday morning after being involved in a collision with a vehicle, according to police. The collision occurred around 7:45 a.m. in the area of Tully Road near the Highway 101 on-ramp. The bicyclist, who was not immediately identified, succ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 3, 2026

Shooting at San Jose liquor store; suspect fled

One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting near Paul's Liquor in San Jose at Taylor Street and Stockton Avenue. The suspect fled. One witness said he's never seen so many police cars....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 3, 2026

Motorcyclist arrested after fleeing Sebastopol police chief

(KRON) -- A 45-year-old motorcyclist was arrested Monday after fleeing from Sebastopol's top cop at dangerously high speeds and crashing, according to police. Sebastopol Police Chief Sean McDonagh was patrolling South Gravenstein Highway around 7:30 p.m. when he saw motorcyclist ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 3, 2026

Gunman flees San Jose shooting that critically injured man

(KRON) -- Police in San Jose are investigating a shooting that injured a man late Wednesday night. The gunman remains at large, according to authorities. The San Jose Police Department was alerted at 11:02 p.m. to a reported shooting near Stockton Avenue and Taylor Street. Arrivi...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 3, 2026

Former podcaster arrested for threatening to kill President Trump, officials say

A former California podcaster was indicted for making threats to kill President Donald Trump and his personal attorney, federal officials announced Thursday. Benjamin Southworth, 40, was arrested in his Los Angeles home on Thursday after federal law enforcement said he repeatedly...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 3, 2026

PG&E to scale back spending following wildfire liability bill failure

PG&E's CEO Patti Poppe said the utility will defer $2 billion in planned spending next year, which could delay electrical connections for new homes, renewable-energy projects, data centers and other development after SB 492 -- a wildfire liability reform measure - failed in the C...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 3, 2026

Bicyclist dies after collision near Highway 101 in San Jose

A bicyclist was killed in a collision Thursday morning near Highway 101 in San Jose, according to police. The collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist happened around 7:45 a.m. in the area of Tully Road and the Highway 101 on-ramp. The bicyclist died from his injuries and was ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 3, 2026

Man critically injured in San Jose shooting, suspect at large

A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in San Jose late Wednesday night, according to police. Officers responded around 11:02 p.m. to the area of Stockton Avenue and Taylor Street following a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they fo...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 3, 2026

Man with metal file tased on high school campus: RCPD

(KRON) -- The Redwood City Police Department said an unauthorized adult tased by police on Sequoia High School's campus Tuesday was armed with a metal file. The suspect, identified as Adrian Garciaisaula, 38, of Antioch, was arrested and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facil...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 3, 2026

FBI alerted after 'explosive' threats against Martinez high school: PD

(KRON) -- The Martinez Police Department announced a criminal investigation is underway after a person messaged its police tip line on Tuesday and said they were at Alhambra High School, "armed with weapons and explosives and made threats to harm students and officers." MPD confi...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 3, 2026

Large group of dirt bikers busted in Vallejo

(KRON) -- Police officers chased a large group of nearly 50 dirt bike riders around Vallejo before arresting eight of the riders. The sideshow incident happened on August 30 just before 2 p.m. Officers encountered dozens of dirt bike riders traveling throughout Vallejo who were "...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 2, 2026

Hikers rescued after using AI to plan Mount Shasta hike

Three hikers were rescued off Mount Shasta on Monday after using AI to plan their hike. The three men told the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department that they used Google Gemini to choose the route and decide what to bring. However, the hikers did not have enough food, water or em...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 2, 2026

What we know: Fire burns in downtown Oakland

A structure fire has broken out in the 600 block of Webster Street, in downtown Oakland. Fire crews are responding to the scene. This is what we know as of 2 p.m....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsSep 2, 2026

3 firefighters injured, cat killed after flames erupt in SF home

(KRON) -- A home in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood was damaged after a fire early Wednesday morning. According to the San Francisco Fire Department, a house on 794 Anderson St. had its first floor fully engulfed in flames. Three firefighters were taken to the hospita...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 2, 2026

Sausalito city manager resigns after bizarre yacht harbor arrest

(KRON) -- Sausalito's city manager resigned for her position this week in the wake of her bizarre arrest in the Sausalito Yacht Harbor. "Elaine Forbes has resigned from her position as City Manager. We have accepted her resignation, and she is no longer employed by the City. Our ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 2, 2026

Fire at 6th and Webster in Oakland draws response from 30 firefighters

(KRON) -- Firefighters in Oakland were responding to a fire near the tunnel to Alameda. The single-alarm fire was in a structure on Webster Street between 6th and 7th streets. OFD said there were approximately 30 firefighters on the scene. Three buildings are being impacted by th...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 2, 2026

Woman targeted by fake 49er on dating app speaks out

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man created profiles on dating apps posing as a fake San Francisco 49ers football player to defraud dozens of women out of more than $1 million, according to federal prosecutors. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and a co-conspirator were arrested by FBI agents ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 2, 2026

San Jose's Regional Medical Center adds 20 ER beds amid growing demand

Regional Medical Center in San Jose is increasing its emergency room capacity by nearly 60% in an effort to reduce patient wait times. A new section of the emergency department opened Wednesday afternoon, adding 20 beds as part of a $17 million expansion project. Some of the new ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Sep 2, 2026

Alleged DUI driver faces manslaughter charge in fatal San Bruno crash

(KRON) -- A 29-year-old driver is facing criminal charges following a crash in San Bruno over the weekend that killed his 22-year-old passenger, according to authorities. The San Bruno Police Department responded at 12:51 a.m. Sunday to El Camino Real near Interstate 380 on the r...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Sep 2, 2026