SF assemblymember’s aide detained by ICE, faces deportation to Hong Kong
Catherine Stefani called for the release of Ho-Yin Mo, who was arrested last week during an enforcement operation at the Las Vegas airport.
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5 dead after Honda driver crashes in Shasta County, CHP says
The crash occurred east of Whiskey Creek Road.
San Jose man flags down police officer, confesses to alleged homicide: SJPD
A man in San Jose is facing murder charges after authorities say he approached a police officer and told the officer he'd just committed a homicide.
14-year-old identified as Union City crash victim
A 14-year-old girl who died in a Union City crash earlier this month has been identified.
Girl killed in Union City crash identified
(KRON) -- A 14-year-old girl who suffered fatal injuries in a Union City crash was identified as Abby Baca, according to the girl's family. A GoFundMe page created by Baca's cousin states, "Our family is heartbroken, and we are coming together to support Abby’s parents and siblin...
Rideshare driver arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting juvenile during San Jose ride: police
A rideshare driver was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a juvenile in San Jose during a ride, according to police. Authorities believe, based on the nature of this incident, that there may be additional victims. They are urging anyone with information regarding this...
Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure; concert with Earth, Wind & Fire at Chase Center postponed again
Lionel Richie, 77, recently underwent a heart procedure and his upcoming concert with Earth, Wind & Fire on Saturday at Chase Center is postponed indefinitely — again....
San Jose man admits to 2 killings after flagging down officer, police say
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A San Jose man was booked into jail over the weekend after he flagged down a police officer to tell them that he had killed two people, according to authorities. Marcelino Castro, 28, approached a San Jose Police Department officer at 5:14 p.m. Saturday...
Ride-hailing driver accused of sexually assaulting child in downtown San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A ride-hailing driver is accused of sexually assaulting a boy passenger in the South Bay earlier this month, the San Jose Police Department announced Tuesday. Detectives believe there may be more victims based on the nature of the incident. The sexual a...
Death of woman in Brentwood police custody was caused by a stroke, DA says
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday that the 2025 death of a woman one week after her arrest by Brentwood police was caused by a stroke and not by police restraint, ending a year-long investigation into her death. “While incredibly tragic, Yolanda Rami...
Riverside, California man may lose both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire
A man is recovering from emergency surgery and could lose both legs after he says he tried to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex....
Possibly armed suspect prompts standoff in Emeryville
(KRON) -- Police in Emeryville were involved in a standoff with a suspect Tuesday morning near the police department station on Powell Street, according to an advisory from the city. The situation was resolved by 9:48 a.m., and an all-clear was given by officials. The suspect was...
US military plane crashes near US air base in Germany, injuring pilot
An American military aircraft crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot, the American military said.
19-year-old College of San Mateo football player killed in crash
The College of San Mateo is mourning the loss of a student-athlete. Ja’Marion “Pop” Grace, a 19-year-old freshman defensive back on the school’s football team, was killed in a car crash last weekend. Two of his teammates were also injured. “Pop wasn’t just a teammate – he was a b...
Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental from drugs, including fentanyl: Coroner
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina....
Man assaulted child with machete, Sunnyvale DPS says
(KRON) -- A man who allegedly assaulted a juvenile with the broad side of a machete in Sunnyvale was arrested on Saturday evening, according to police. The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety responded to the area of Central and Lincoln avenues on the report of a violent confro...
Galveston County Sheriff's Deputy fired after seen on video tailing car, preventing traffic from passing, Texas officials say
A Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputy was relieved of duty after a posted video showed them tailing a driver too closely in Texas.
Worker killed in tower amusement ride crash at Munich Oktoberfest
An employee died after an accidented involving a free-fall tower ride at the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich.
Uber driver arrested for alleged sexual assault of teen boy in San Jose
A ride-hailing driver was arrested earlier this month for allegedly sexually assaulting a teen boy during a trip in San Jose, police announced Tuesday. The teen was heading to downtown San Jose in an Uber on the evening of Sept. 12 when the driver, identified as 32-year-old Foste...
Man arrested in connection with 2 homicides in San Jose
A man was arrested in connection with two homicides in San Jose after he allegedly flagged down a police officer and said he had committed a homicide, according to authorities. The investigation began around 5:14 p.m. Saturday when a San Jose police patrol officer was flagged dow...
Hayden Panettiere's cause of death revealed
What to Know Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs, according to the coroner’s office in Greenville County, South Carolina. The coroner determined that the “Heroes” and “Nashville” star died from an accident overdose of fentanyl, 4-ANPP, Alpraz...
West Oakland overnight shooting injures one and strikes nearby pre-school window
Oakland police are investigating a late night shooting in West Oakland that left one person hospitalized and sent bullets flying into a nearby pre-school, which was closed for the evening....
Bay Area asked to prepare for El Niño storms this winter after CA declares state of emergency
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency on Monday as California prepares for what officials warn could be one of the strongest El Niño weather events on record, bringing the potential for severe flooding, landslides, coastal erosion and dangerous winter storms....
Suspect arrested in attack of woman as she opened West Oakland restaurant
A suspect was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman as she opened a West Oakland restaurant on Monday morning, police said.
Gov. Newsom declares State of emergency ahead of El Niño
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency for California ahead of this winter season's predicted historic El Niño. The declaration will mobilize state-level resources for communities preparing for the impact of the expected severe winter storms....
VIDEO: Man scales locked gate after chasing UC Berkeley student home
The video shows the college student buzzing into her apartment complex. Seconds later, a man can be seen scaling the locked gate and entering the property. He then pulls out what Berkeley police said was a barbecue lighter. "We deserve stricter laws so that things like this aren'...
Motorcyclist killed in Concord Highway 4 crash
A fatal crash on Highway 4 in Concord blocked traffic for several hours Monday.
Pittsburg police arrest 1 for suspected meth dealing
(KRON) -- Pittsburg police arrested one person for suspected drug dealing after finding nearly a quarter of a pound of meth inside the suspect's home, officials announced Monday. Last week, officers with Pittsburg PD's Special Investigations Unit served a search warrant at a home...
Driver killed after crashing into boulder on I-280 in San Mateo County
(KRON) -- One person is dead after a car crashed into a boulder on Interstate 280 in San Mateo County on Sunday. Police received a call around 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning about a crash on the freeway just south of Black Mountain Road. According to CHP, officers found a black Volkswa...
Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from security role at singer’s properties: Report
Dolly Parton’s nephew, who announced the singer's death last month, was removed from his longtime security role, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ....
Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover....
After 9 shot in San Francisco, gunman sentenced to prison
(KRON) -- A San Francisco gang member was sentenced to serve decades in prison in connection to a 2023 mass shooting that left nine people shot, prosecutors announced Monday. Javier Campos, 26, pled guilty to assault with a semiautomatic firearm and committing violence to benefit...
Man killed in Golden Gate Bridge boat accident identified as Apple engineer, father of 3
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man who died in a fishing boat accident beneath the Golden Gate Bridge last week has been identified as a father and employee of one of the Bay Area's biggest tech names. Thirty-five-year-old Daniel Zhengyu Qin of San Jose was one of three people aboard ...
Jason, Christina Nye, 6-year-old daughter killed in Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; son wounded: police
Jason and Christina Nye and their 6-year-old daughter were killed in a Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; their son was wounded, police say....
NorCal wildfire survivors still short on payouts push Newsom to sign bill
Wildfire survivors, local leaders and business owners are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign AB 2700, a bill aimed at addressing unpaid wildfire compensation tied to the PG&E bankruptcy settlement. Supporters say thousands of victims are still waiting to be made whole years after d...
Placer County murder suspect killed after shootout with deputies, sheriff says
A murder suspect and subject of a manhunt in Placer County, identified as 44-year-old Derek Spencer, was shot and killed after he allegedly set several fires, rammed a patrol vehicle, and fired at officers and law enforcement helicopters....
Calif. suspect fleeing police breaks into home, kills woman
The suspect had been arrested three times this month, authorities said.
California suspect fleeing police breaks into home, kills woman, officials say
The suspect had been arrested three times this month, authorities said.
Oakland's homelessness crisis raises questions about crime, enforcement and housing policy
As Oakland grapples with a homelessness crisis that city officials say has doubled over the past decade, leaders are also confronting concerns about criminal activity associated with some encampments and questions about how aggressively...
$147,000 reward being offered after 28 trees poisoned on Lake Tahoe beach
More than two dozen trees along Lake Tahoe have been poisoned in a vandalism case that authorities have yet to solve, prompting a $147,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and successful prosecution....
Newsom declares state of emergency as California braces for powerful El Niño
(KRON) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as a powerful El Niño continues to develop in the Pacific Ocean. The proclamation issued Monday from the state executive department warns of the "ongoing development of a strong and likely historic El Niño" ...
State of emergency declared ahead of 'historic' El Niño expected in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency to boost available resources ahead of this winter's El Niño, expected to bring “historic" storm conditions to California....
California declares state of emergency ahead of historic El Niño season
Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency for California ahead of what is expected to be a historic El Niño season.
Armed driver arrested following Oakland road rage incident: police
(KRON) -- A driver was arrested in Napa County Friday after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in Oakland, according to authorities. The American Canyon Police Department identified the suspect driver as Darren Iler, 59, of Menlo Park. Authorit...
Man killed in Oakland shooting Sunday
(KRON) -- Police in Oakland are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight Sunday, according to authorities. Oakland Police Department officers responded just before 2 a.m. to the 3200 block of Grand Avenue on the report of a person being shot. A man with an apparent ...
2 killed in helicopter crash in Yosemite National Park: reports
Two people died in a helicopter crash in Yosemite National Park, according to aviation company Fly Precision. The company confirmed two of its employees died in the crash in Mariposa just before 3 p.m. Sunday. An FAA safety page says the chopper crashed under "unknown circumstanc...
Placer County deputies shoot, kill murder suspect after standoff
A man wanted for murder was shot and killed in a shootout overnight Monday involving Placer County Sheriff's deputies. Derek Spencer, 44, was killed around 4 a.m. after he fired shots toward deputies, officials said. Authorities had been searching for the man since Sunday after a...
Pilots killed in Yosemite Dome Fire helicopter crash identified
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed Sunday afternoon while conducting water drops on a wildfire at Yosemite National Park, officials say....
2 motorcyclists injured in separate crashes on Highway 84 in La Honda
(KRON) -- Two motorcyclists were hospitalized after crashing in separate incidents on Highway 84 in La Honda over the weekend, according to Cal Fire. Both crashes occurred on Saturday on the same stretch of highway, near Hildebrand Road, fire officials said. In the first incident...
Watch: Florida deputies rush inside burning home to rescue five puppies
A Florida deputy became a hero to five puppies and their parents after rescuing them from a burning house fire.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Highway 101 crash in San Jose
A 19-year-old man was killed and another was seriously injured in a crash on Highway 101 in San Jose early Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The solo-vehicle crash happened around 2:06 a.m. on northbound Highway 101 at Yerba Buena Road. CHP said a preliminary in...
Sheriff’s secret sex sting: Signal chats and a dodgy contract with Chris Hansen
The authorities omitted a film crew’s presence from the police report, failed to get city approval for the agreement, then tried to get it sealed in court....
Police find no evidence child was in Peninsula rollover
(KRON) -- Authorities in Redwood City conducted an “extensive search” for a young girl who was reportedly involved in a rollover crash Sunday night. On Monday, the Redwood City Police Department said no child was located in the search, and there is no evidence that a child was in...
Newark NJ Transit bus attack: Man punches, pepper-sprays woman who bumped into child, police say
Police say a man punched and pepper-sprayed a woman on an NJ Transit bus in Newark after she bumped into a child when the bus stopped short.
California declares state of emergency as state braces for super El Niño storms
California is bracing for a “Super El Niño” that some believe could bring some of the strongest storms, and storm damage, the state has ever seen. Gov. Gavin Newsom considers the warning so dire that he has declared a preemptive state of emergency. Folks who live along the Russia...
Police release details on death of Cindy Crawford's 27-year-old son Presley Gerber
Police released new details Monday following the death of Presley Gerber , the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford. Santa Monica Police said officers were first called around 9:35 a.m. Sunday to the 1000 block of Berkeley Street in the Southern California city for a repo...
2 killed in firefighting helicopter crash at Dome Fire in Yosemite
Two people fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite died after their firefighting helicopter crashed Sunday, according to officials. The helicopter crashed around 2 p.m. The cause of the crash was not immediately known. Aerospace company FlyPrecision announced on social media that it h...
No evidence injured girl was involved in Redwood City crash, police say
Authorities have found no evidence to back up a report that an injured girl was spotted at the scene of a rollover crash Sunday night in Redwood City, police said. The crash occurred about 10:40 p.m. on northbound U.S. Highway 101 at the overpass north of Woodside Road. The suspe...
Chileno Fire burns 300+ acres in Marin County as air quality and health advisories issued
(KRON) -- A grass fire dubbed the Chileno Fire has burned through more than 300 acres in Marin County. No evacuation orders or warnings have been issued at this time. The Marin County Fire Department said crews responded at 4:40 p.m. Sunday near Chileno Valley Road and Bordessa R...
SFFD helps deliver healthy baby girl roadside near Golden Gate Park
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department said it responded at 4:40 p.m. Saturday to a report of a family heading to the hospital to deliver their baby. However, due to heavy traffic in the area of Crossover and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive near Golden Gate Park, ...