Popular East Bay restaurant founder killed in Mexico during freak accident
A popular East Bay restaurant owner was killed while attending a racing event in Mexico – Jim Goff's family said he left a lasting impact on them and the community.
Plane crashes at Pomona Dragstrip during NHRA Finals; 4 injured
The pilot and three passengers aboard a single-engine plane that went down near the Pomona Dragstrip during the NHRA Finals survived.
'Bear' in California car attack was actually a person in disguise, insurance officials say
There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'bear' is actually something else.
9 deputies, 2 medical staff charged with Santa Rita Jail death of Oakland man
The outgoing Alameda County District Attorney on Tuesday charged nine sheriff's deputies and two medical employees with the death of an Oakland man who had been languishing in his Santa Rita Jail cell for days before anyone noticed he was no longer alive.
How Trump won the Latino vote despite name calling, mass deportation threats
One of the big drivers in President-Elect Donald Trump's victory was the Latino vote. Experts weigh in on how he did it.
Former San Quentin K-9 officer indicted for planting contraband, 'pretending' to find
A former San Quentin prison guard has been indicted for "finding" drugs, cell phones, tobacco and weapons that he had allegedly planted and then "pretended" to find himself in order to boost his pay and seem more successful than he was, according to a federal indictment.
Street celebrations break out after Dodgers World Series win
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to finish the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series.
Illinois police arrest 2 Honduran nationals after finding fentanyl in fiery crash
Two Honduran nationals were arrested last week following a police chase that ended in a fiery crash in Grundy County.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Dave DePape, serving 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband, gets a life term on state charges
The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole following a separate state trial.
Menendez brothers lead prison reform with Norway-inspired project
The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.
What's next for the Menendez brothers?
An attorney for the Menendez brothers is hopeful they'll be out of prison and home for Thanksgiving. That may be overly optimistic.
California man used $23M in investor funds to live lavishly, bought cars and Chicago condo: prosecutors
Sean Grusd also falsely claimed to be a Harvard Law School graduate and that he managed the portfolio of a major investment firm’s CEO, prosecutors said.
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
Murder trial of tech consultant Nima Momeni in the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee begins
The murder trial of a tech consultant in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee begins Monday, a year and a half after the widely admired entrepreneur was found staggering on a deserted downtown San Francisco street seeking help.
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Daly City gym custodian followed home and shot dead by member who flouted rules: DA
A 60-year-old custodian at a Daly City gym was shot and killed near his home by a gunman who had repeatedly violated gym etiquette, authorities said Thursday.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina
Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.