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Fairfield graduation shooting suspect captured in Texas
A 17-year-old boy accused of carrying out a deadly shooting at a graduation ceremony in Fairfield was arrested in Texas.
Man arrested and accused of burglarizing home, stealing vehicle in San Francisco
A man was arrested after allegedly burglarizing a home in San Francisco and stealing the victim’s vehicle, San Francisco police said Friday. San Francisco police say 28-year-old Dylan Ward broke into a home while the homeowners were asleep inside on July 3. They say he stole s...
Fire brought under control at alleged SF marijuana grow house
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department said fire crews brought flames under control Friday afternoon at an alleged marijuana grow house. No injuries or damage to nearby structures were reported. The incident happened on the 400 block of Lakeshore Drive in the c...
This is how many pounds of illegal narcotics and explosives CHP K-9s sniffed out last year
(KRON) — According to the California Highway Patrol, its narcotics-detection K-9 teams performed nearly 1,700 enforcement searches in 2025 that were tied to drug trafficking and illegal firearms and explosives. CHP said the K-9-led searches netted more “than 21,170 pounds of ille...
OPD seeks teen who vanished more than a week ago
(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who disappeared more than a week ago. She is considered at risk due to her age. OPD said Evelynn Valdez was last seen around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, in the 900 block of 7...
San Jose man who tried to profit from his own road rage sentenced
(KRON) -- A San Jose man was sentenced Friday to serve 60 days in jail for trying to profit from his own road rage crash and submitting a bogus claim to his auto insurance company, prosecutors said. Ken Pham Tran, 53, told Progressive Insurance Co. that the damage to his white Je...
Woman accused of slapping driver in McDonald's drive-thru for taking too long
A New York woman is facing a harassment charge after police say she became impatient in a McDonald's drive-thru and allegedly slapped the driver of the vehicle in front of her....
This small NorCal town is scrambling to avoid lawlessness
A town in the Sacramento Valley is stuck in a legal battle to secure police services.
SFPD arrests 76, seizes 85 grams of narcotics during drug operation
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Officers with the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) arrested 76 suspects and seized 85 grams of narcotics during a one-day operation around the Tenderloin, Mission and Southern Districts on Wednesday. The Drug Market Agency Coordination Center (DMACC)...
US marshals arrest Fairfield graduation shooting suspect in Texas
The suspect, a 17-year-old boy, allegedly fled from California to Texas.
Arrests made in Alameda beach 'takeover' shooting that injured 2
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at an Alameda beach "takeover" last month, and his girlfriend has been charged as an accessory....
Bay Area burglary suspect took crime-scene selfies, police say
Two men were arrested on suspicion of a $100K burglary. One allegedly took selfies.
Suspect in 4th of July Vallejo hit and run arrested
(KRON) -- A suspect has been arrested in a July 4th hit-and-run that left a woman with significant injuries, the Vallejo Police Department announced Friday. Vallejo PD responded at 10:40 p.m. last Saturday on numerous reports of a vehicle-pedestrian crash in a parking lot in the ...
Fight during San Francisco Giants' game ends in arrests
Four people were arrested following a fight at Oracle Park during a San Francisco Giants game on Thursday, according to police. A video posted on social media shows the fight breaking out at Oracle Park just as the Giants game against the Rockies was ending. Police said off...
Palo Alto police investigating hateful graffiti found in park bathrooms, parking garages
The police department said investigators are uncertain whether all the cases of vandalism are connected or if they were committed by the same person.
Teen suspect in deadly Fairfield graduation shooting arrested in Texas, police say
A 17-year-old who had fled to Texas was arrested Friday morning in the Dallas area more than a month after an 18-year-old was shot and killed at a Fairfield graduation....
Fairfield high school graduation shooting: 17-year-old arrested in fatal attack
The Fairfield Police Department announced the boy was arrested by officers and authorities from the United States Marshals Service in the Texas following an “extensive homicide investigation" into the June 3 shooting....
Possible dry thunderstorms in Bay Area pose wildfire risk
LIVERMORE, Calif. (KRON) -- A weather pattern that brings a risk of lightning with little to no precipitation is moving toward the Bay Area over the weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service. While the likelihood of dry thunderstorms for portions of th...
Man arrested for selling meth, gun possession
AMERICAN CANYON, Calif. (KRON) -- Police arrested a 42-year-old man for possession of meth with intent to distribute and illegal firearm possession. Wednesday evening, officers with the American Canyon Police Department (ACPD) stopped a Ford F-150 for vehicle code violations near...
Hate crime investigation in Palo Alto in response to vandalism inside public restrooms
Palo Alto police have launched a hate crime investigation after spray-painted swastikas and racial epithets were discovered inside public restrooms at city parks and parking garages, the department announced Friday. The first vandalism case was reported on the Fourth of July a...
Delays, detours, and sleeping riders: Waymos keep getting in the way of SF firefighters
Robotaxis have gone from a fun novelty to a huge headache for emergency responders trying to save lives.
I-80 fatal crash in Fairfield closes westbound lanes
(KRON) -- Multiple lanes of westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield, east of Highway 12, are closed Friday morning after a fatal crash, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash involved multiple vehicles around 2:35 a.m., the CHP incident log shows. Further details abou...
Fairfield graduation shooting suspect arrested in Texas
An arrest has been made in connection to last month’s deadly shooting at a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, police announced Friday. The June 3 shooting at the Sem Yeto graduation on the Fairfield High School campus left 18-year-old Jamario Baker dead and three ot...
Man dies after crash on Interstate 80 in Fairfield area
Speed may have played a role in a deadly crash on Interstate 80 in the Fairfield area early Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened on westbound I-80 near Red Top Road, the CHP said. An approximately 60-year-old Emeryville man behind t...
20-yr-old woman in critical condition after stunt driving incident
A 20-year-old woman is fighting for her life after being struck by a car driven by her boyfriend while he was doing donuts in Vallejo on the night of July 4th. Witnesses say he fled the scene. Police say they arrested him hours later....
Man has hand blown off by explosive while cleaning July Fourth debris off California beach
A man lost his hand after an explosive device detonated while he was cleaning up Fourth of July firework debris on a Northern California beach. Jason Turner and his girlfriend were walking along Point St. George Beach in Del Norte County on Sunday, picking up firework remnants...
After chaotic 4th of July, San Francisco supervisor pushes escalating fines for illegal fireworks
San Francisco could soon impose a graduated system of fines and penalties for people caught illegally discharging fireworks under a new proposal. The proposal would establish escalating penalties for repeat offenders....
Child sexual assault suspect arrested by Morgan Hill police, charged by D.A.
A YMCA employee was arrested by Morgan Hill police on Thursday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor.
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 11 people, with 19 others missing
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people, making it one of the country’s deadliest on record, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country, authorities said Friday. Several victims of the fire in Almeria were found inside burnt-out vehicles. Eight others ...
Felon found with Ruger pistol during traffic stop, say Danville police
(KRON) -- The Danville Police Department said an officer spotted a firearm under the driver's seat when they pulled a man over in June for suspected driving under the influence. DPD said the incident happened on Diablo Road, and a subsequent search of the vehicle found the driver...
San Jose house fire on July 4 leaves family displaced, dog critically injured | How you can help
A July 4 house fire left a San Jose family displaced and their dog, Mooni, critically injured. Firefighters launched a GoFundMe as Mooni undergoes costly, intensive veterinary care....
Bay Area braces for heat dome with chance of thunderstorms, heightened wildfire risks
A heat dome building over the western United States is expected to bring warmer temperatures to the Bay Area through early next week, along with a chance of thunderstorms and dry lightning in some areas....
YMCA summer camp counselor accused in sexual assault of 10-year-old
(KRON) -- A YMCA summer day camp counselor is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, the Morgan Hill Police Department announced Thursday. MHPD said they responded to the report on June 30 and later learned the alleged incident happened while the victim was attending ...
Gang members arrested in string of violent attacks, police say
Several alleged San Jose gang members have been arrested in connection with a brutal beating outside a convenience store and another violent assault, authorities said....
San Francisco takes action against illegal fireworks in new crackdown
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is cracking down on illegal fireworks. The board voted Thursday unanimously to move forward with legislation that creates fines and stricter penalties for those caught setting off illegal fireworks in the city. The bi...
Toddler rescued from Pleasanton rollover vehicle collision
(KRON) -- Pleasanton police believe a distracted driver led to a rollover vehicle collision on Wednesday morning, when they had to rescue a toddler. Police said the incident happened at 9:10 a.m. on Carver Court near the intersection of Alvord Way. Two vehicles were involved in t...
Burglary parolee arrested in series of school burglaries: Milpitas PD
(KRON) -- A 44-year-old San Jose man who police say was out on parole for burglary with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation faces several charges after Milpitas police said he was tied to multiple burglaries throughout the Bay Area. Police said the investi...
Man reported missing in San Francisco
(KRON) -- A 32-year-old man has been missing in San Francisco for two days, police said. Gabriel Carreon was last seen at noon on July 7, when he left his home in the Castro neighborhood to go see a movie, the San Francisco Police Department said. The following morning, a 911 cal...
Gas prices in the Bay Area rise slightly as U.S. and Iran exchange attacks
The statewide gas average went slightly up Thursday in California, as the United States and Iran trade new attacks. After weeks of slightly lower prices following President Donald Trump’s announced ceasefire, AAA says California’s statewide average ticked back up overnight. ...
San Jose man arrested after 30 suspected burglaries on electric scooter
San Jose police on Thursday announced the arrest of a man they believe is connected to over 30 burglaries that took place over the course of a year.
8 alleged San Jose gang members arrested after brutal beating
Several alleged San Jose gang members have been arrested in connection with a brutal beating outside a convenience store and another violent assault, authorities said....
Two arrested in connection to shooting at Alameda beach takeover last month
(KRON) -- Police have announced the arrests of two people in connection to a shooting that took place at an Alameda beach takeover last month. Back on Thursday, June 11, officers with the Alameda Police Department and East Bay Regional Park District were monitoring a large gather...
8 alleged San Jose gang members arrested
(KRON) -- Eight suspected gang members, who range in ages from 15 to 50, were arrested in connection to an attempted murder in San Jose, as well as an assault in Sunnyvale, police announced Thursday. A near-fatal beating happened on the night of April 4 outside a business on Seve...
Police across CA now writing citations for violators of new 'daylighting' parking restrictions
Police across California have started issuing citations for a law that restricts parking in an effort to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe in crosswalks....
YMCA summer camp counselor accused of sexually assaulting girl in Morgan Hill
A YMCA summer camp counselor was arrested Thursday after allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, Morgan Hill police said. Police said they received a report regarding a 10-year-old girl who had been sexually assaulted by a YMCA summer camp counselor on June 30. Autho...
West Virginia town fires entire police force after chief resigns, sergeant alleges evidence room break-in
A petition from local residents demands transparency and reinstatement of a West Virginia police chief after what residents call government overreach by a newly elected city council....
Man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in an elevator in the East Bay
A 40-year-old man faces attempted rape charges, accused of attacking a woman in an elevator, after following her into her apartment building, police said....
Napa murder suspect struck victim with car during argument at casino: police
(KRON) -- An argument between two men in the parking lot of Ace & Vine in Napa turned deadly overnight Tuesday, according to police. Investigators said one of the men struck the other with their car before driving away, leaving the victim to die. The Napa Police Department initia...
US, Iran exchange more attacks after ceasefire ends
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East....
Crime selfie helps police close American Canyon burglary case
A suspect’s selfie allegedly showing him in the act of a crime helped police close a burglary case in the North Bay. Two Hayward men were arrested this week in connection to over $100,000 in tools, copper wire and vehicles taken in American Canyon, police said. The American...
Scooter-riding burglary spree suspect arrested in San Jose
(KRON) -- A burglary spree suspect who zoomed around the Bay Area on an electric scooter, committing dozens of crimes over the course of a year, was caught by San Jose police last week, authorities announced Thursday. The San Jose Police Department said 47-year-old Jonathan Bynum...
Full press conference: Oakland mayor names new police chief
Oakland mayor Barbara Lee names new police chief James Beere.
Oakland Interim Chief James Beere announced as new Chief of Police
(KRON) -- Oakland Interim Chief James Beere has been announced as the City of Oakland's permanent Chief of Police. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced the appointment on Thursday, calling it the result of a "comprehensive recruitment process led by the Police Commission and retir...
Oakland Interim Police Chief James Beere officially appointed to lead OPD
James Beere, who became Oakland's interim Police Chief last December has secured confirmation to lead the department permanently.
Oakland mayor names new police chief James Beere: 2 sources
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday will name interim chief James Beere as the city's new police chief, according to two sources.
Selfie-snapping suspect nabbed in Napa County burglary
(KRON) -- A 53-year-old man accused of a commercial burglary in American Canyon this week took selfies of himself committing the crime, according to authorities. The burglary was reported to the American Canyon Police Department by a business in the 1100 block of Green Island Roa...