Off-duty UC Berkeley officer kills man who tried to rob hamburger restaurant at gunpoint

Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed by an off-duty UC Berkeley police officer who was dining inside Nation’s Giant Hamburgers when a man walked in and tried to rob the place at gunpoint.

Father and son arrested, accused of starting Caldor Fire, district attorney says

A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney. 

Scott Peterson resentenced to life in prison for murder of pregnant wife

Nearly two decades after being sentenced to die, Scott Peterson was resentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the 2002 slayings of his pregnant wife and unborn son that gripped the world then and since.

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom

Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.

California unveils plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned

California unveils plan to become an abortion "sanctuary" if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The proposal would include paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states who want to have an abortion.

'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case

Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.

Oakland cannabis business hit twice in back-to-back burglaries

An Oakland marijuana delivery service is the latest in the Bay Area's cannabis industry to be hit by a gang of thieves. They struck Presto Canna in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood, not once, but twice this week, in back to back days.

6 people charged with running deadly Mexico-based kidnapping ring

ix people were charged Tuesday with running a Mexico-based kidnapping ring that took nine people hostage and demanded ransom from their U.S. relatives but killed six of them, including some after the money was paid, officials said.

Napa winemaker turns smoke-tainted grapes into vodka

A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.

Alameda company gives rare look at hurricanes with 'explorer drones'

A company in Alameda is giving scientists a rare look at the surface of the Atlantic Ocean during a Category 4 hurricane with “explorer drones.”

San Francisco restaurant now apologizes for asking armed police officers to leave

A San Francisco restaurant that ignited a frenzy when the owner and staff asked three armed police officers in uniform to leave because their weaponized dress made them feel uncomfortable has now apologized for the request, acknowledging that it handled the situation "badly."

COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test

A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.  

Slithering ‘snake burglar’: Man steals thousands from California hair salon

Police were looking for a man dubbed the “snake burglar” who wriggled his way through a hair salon in Riverside and fled with several thousand dollars.

California jail guard indicted for sex assaults on inmates

Alex Tafoya was arraigned on charges that include oral copulation by force, sexual penetration by force, false imprisonment by violence, fraud or deceit and assault by a police officer, the San Joaquin district attorney said.

Officers seize over $30 million worth of fake designer products at Port of Long Beach

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently seized thousands of fake luxury items in the Port of Long Beach. If they were real, the items would be worth more than $30 million.

Jacqueline Avant death investigation: Police seek motive behind deadly Beverly Hills shooting

An investigation continues after the deadly shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant. Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry said "every available resource" will be used to find her killer.