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FULL PRESSER: 3 missing from capsized boat in SF Bay

Officials with the San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard give an update on the capsized boat that sank near Alcatraz on Tuesday. After talking to witnesses, officials updated the number of missing people to three and the total number of people on the boat was 20,...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 15, 2026

Motorcyclist on bicycle trail had hidden license plate: SJPD

(KRON) -- One of three motorcyclists accused of riding illegally on a bicycle trail in south San Jose last weekend was intentionally hiding his license plate, said the San Jose Police Department. SJPD said patrol officers spotted the group of motorcyclists on the trail, who fled ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 15, 2026

Man dead after SF SoMa vehicle collision: PD

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department says an investigation is underway after a fatal vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the city's South of Market neighborhood on Tuesday morning. SFPD said officers responded at approximately 4:07 a.m. to the 200 b...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 15, 2026

Lake Merritt street vendor who ignored warning from police arrested

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department arrested a Union City woman for selling alcohol at Lake Merritt to an underage decoy buyer, according to police. Officers faced a "hostile crowd" while making the arrest, OPD wrote. Oakland police began investigating the unlicensed mobile a...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 15, 2026

Up to 9 people injured in SF Bay boat fire near Alcatraz: SFFD

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department said crews are responding Tuesday afternoon to a boat that caught on fire, about 600-yards from Alcatraz, which has injured up to nine people. SFFD said crews and the US Coast Guard responded around 3:30 p.m.. The extent o...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 14, 2026

Naked man smoking near propane tanks arrested after smashing store: FPD

(KRON) -- The Fairfield Police Department said officers arrested a man earlier this month who had allegedly been smoking near propane tanks. FPD said officers responded on July 3 to a convenience store on Grimmer Boulevard. The suspect was also taking off his clothing and being a...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 14, 2026

1 dead in fiery, single-vehicle crash in San Mateo

One person died Tuesday evening after their vehicle crashed into a light pole and caught fire, authorities said. The crash occurred about 7:15 p.m. near the 1900 block of Alameda de las Pulgas. San Mateo police said a vehicle was traveling through the intersection of Highway 9...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 14, 2026

Man struck by car in SoMa Tuesday morning dies in hospital

A man died after a vehicle struck him on Sixth Street in SoMa early Tuesday, according to the San Francisco Police Department Man struck by car in SoMa Tuesday morning dies in hospital...

Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)Jul 14, 2026

3 teens arrested after acid attack on 6 women in New Jersey

Three teens have been arrested in connection to an acid attack on six women in Jersey City last month, according to the Jersey City Department of Public Safety. The women were splashed with sulfuric acid on June 15 when people on a moped targeted them in their car as they dro...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 14, 2026

Woman struck by SMART train in Santa Rosa suffers major, life-threatening injuries

(KRON) -- A woman who was struck by a SMART train Tuesday morning in Santa Rosa was transported to the hospital with major, life-threatening injuries. According to the Santa Rosa Police Department, officers responded at around 7 a.m. to the area of Piner Road and the SMART train ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 14, 2026

Rideshare passenger arrested after leaving large meth stash in car: SFPD

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A rideshare passenger was arrested by San Francisco police on Sunday after he allegedly left more than 350 grams of methamphetamine in the driver’s car, according to authorities. The rideshare driver flagged down officers at 2:09 p.m. on Turk Street in the...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 14, 2026

Injuries reported in boat fire near Alcatraz Island

Several people were injured after a fire broke out on a boat near Alcatraz Island Tuesday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The fire department said it has swimmers in the water assisting patients roughly 600 yards south of the island. Additional in...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 14, 2026

Power shutoffs likely in some parts of Bay Area due to fire danger

High fire danger has prompted PG&E to issue a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) watch across California, including parts of the Bay Area. Possible shutoffs come amid a heat advisory issued this week for the Bay Area’s interior locations. The utility said a shutoff is likel...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 14, 2026

Small marine animal bites person in Foster City Lagoon, police say

An unidentified small marine animal bit a person in the Foster City Lagoon Monday afternoon, police said. The police department said it received a report of a “marine animal bite incident” in the lagoon, near Shearwater Isle. “Based on the initial assessment, the injury is ...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 14, 2026

Renovated basketball courts in San Jose damaged by apparent illegal fireworks

Newly renovated basketball courts at a San Jose park were damaged by what appears to be illegal fireworks, the city said Monday. The city was set to hold a ribbon-cutting event for the renovated courts at Plata Arroyo Park, but that celebration has been put on hold while the c...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 14, 2026

Investigation into a deadly police officer shooting in Oakland

On Monday afternoon, California Highway Patrol officers were conducting a routine check on state property encampments in Oakland. They encountered a suspicious individual with potential weapons, prompting a call for backup to the Oakland Police Department. The situation escalate...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 14, 2026

Wildfire burns near Santa Rosa

The Ledson Fire burned about 17 acres near Santa Rosa on Monday. Some people were forced to flee their homes. By evening, all mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 14, 2026

Armed suspect killed in confrontation with Oakland police

An armed man is dead after getting into confrontation with Oakland police. The incident first involved the California Highway Patrol, before the agency called for OPD's assistance....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 14, 2026

SF Trans March organizers call for charges to be dropped

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- This year’s San Francisco Trans March started in Dolores Park with Pride but ended downtown in chaos and multiple arrests. On Monday, Trans March organizers met with city leaders to talk about San Francisco Police Department officers' actions during the Ju...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 14, 2026

Trans March organizers tell mayor SFPD didn't protect them

Trans March supporters held a rally Monday outside city hall during a meeting with Mayor Daniel Lurie. Organizers of the San Francisco 2026 Trans March say San Francisco police officers did not protect participants from aggressive vehicles and were too aggressive when making arre...

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 14, 2026

Heat wave strikes the East Bay

High humidity has rolled through the Bay Area thanks to monsoonal moisture blowing up the state from Southern California. In addition to the clouds and higher heat, there's a chance of dry lightning, which could spark a wildfire, which has CAL FIRE crews on alert....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 13, 2026

Two wildfires burning in North Bay

(KRON) -- Firefighters are battling two separate wildfires burning in the North Bay on Monday afternoon. As of 3:50 p.m., the Ledson Fire has spread across 14 acres east of Santa Rosa, and the Hardin Fire is burning 50 acres west of Lake Berryessa. The Hardin Fire ignited in Napa...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 13, 2026

Oakland PD responds to critical incident at 40th and International

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is responding to a critical incident in the area of 40th Avenue and International Boulevard on Monday afternoon. Oakland Police Chief James Beere is expected to provide more information at 4 p.m. KRON4 has a crew en route to...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 13, 2026

San Jose State University student arrested for hoaxes

(KRON) -- A graduate student studying data science at San Jose State University was arrested in connection to several hoaxes and false threats made against SJSU that disrupted classes. Ziheng "Tony" Fang, 30, of San Jose, was arrested on federal charges filed July 9. The student ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 13, 2026

Firefighters battle Ledson Fire east of Santa Rosa

(BCN) -- Firefighters are battling a 10-acre brush fire east of Santa Rosa on Monday afternoon, Cal Fire said. The Ledson Fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. near State Route 12 and North Pythian Road. The area is near the Ledson Winery and Vineyards. As of 1:45 p.m., the blaz...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 13, 2026

Oakland police fatally shoot allegedly armed man who evaded CHP

Oakland police fatally shot an allegedly armed man Monday after authorities said he lunged at officers near the Fruitvale District. The deadly encounter followed an investigation involving the California Highway Patrol....

KTVU FOX 2 NewsJul 13, 2026

Firefighters battle 79-acre wildfire in northern Napa County

Firefighters battled nearly an 80-acre wildfire Monday night in a rural area of northern Napa County, successfully preventing any structural damage. The Hardin Fire, which ignited around 2:40 p.m. near Hardin and Pope Canyon roads, was 60% contained by 9 p.m. Monday. The b...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 13, 2026

Bay Point homicide suspect Avery Gibbs arrested in Las Vegas

(KRON) -- A man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in Bay Point earlier this month has been arrested in Las Vegas. Avery Alexander Gibbs, 35, was allegedly involved in a shooting on Friday, Jul3 on Olivia Lane in Bay Point. Multiple people were injured in the shooting. Two ...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 13, 2026

HopMonk Novato tavern hit by car: photos

(KRON) -- A car slammed through the exterior wall of a popular North Bay tavern on Monday, inflicting significant damage. The Novato Police Department said it responded to a car crash into the side of the HopMonk Tavern at 224 Vintage Way. No one was injured in the crash, but the...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 13, 2026

Missing Oakland girl, 10, last seen Sunday

(KRON) -- Police in Oakland are asking for the community’s assistance in finding a missing 10-year-old girl last seen Sunday evening. Winter Tolliver is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 80 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. The missing Oakland girl was last...

KRON4 (KRON-TV)Jul 13, 2026

Oakland police respond to ‘critical incident'

Oakland police on Monday said they were responding to a “critical incident” in the area of 40th Avenue and International Boulevard. Police said Chief James Beere will address the incident at 4 p.m. Additional information wasn’t immediately available. This is a developing...

NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)Jul 13, 2026