Crime

Concerns Raised Over Epps Trial Sentencing as Racial Disparities Persist in California Judiciary

Community advocates and legal experts argue that the prosecution and conviction of filmmaker Kevin Epps highlight systemic inequities in the criminal justice system.

Oakland Coffee Shop Co-Owner Reported Missing

Authorities search for Amy Hillyard, who was last seen in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood near Lake Merritt.

San Francisco Driver Gets Probation in Fatal Crash of Family of Four

West Portal Crash Sentencing Sparks Debate Over Justice for Vulnerable Road Users

San Francisco Police Watchdog Chief Faces Backlash Over Drag Show Held at Agency Headquarters

Footage shows agency director Paul Henderson enthusiastically participating in Pride-themed event, sparking lawsuit alleging unprofessional workplace culture

Vallejo to Pay $8.5 Million to Family of Man Killed by Police

Settlement reached in lawsuit over 2020 shooting death of Sean Monterrosa

CHP Impounds 14 Vehicles Linked to Bay Bridge Holiday Sideshow

Vehicles will be impounded for 30 days as part of CHP's investigation into the December incident.

Lyft Sued Over Sexual Assault of Female Passenger

Lieff Cabraser files federal lawsuit against Lyft alleging negligence, assault, and failure to protect passengers

Six Women Accuse Actor Timothy Busfield of Sexual Abuse

Allegations span decades, from 1993 to 2017, with victims ranging from minors to young adults

Former San Mateo County coach charged with sex crimes involving students

Anthony G. Gutierrez-Molina, 31, of Palo Alto, was arrested after police learned he had sexual relationships with two former students.

San Francisco Judge Releases Killer Early Due to 'Traumatic Childhood'

84-year-old victim's family outraged as convicted murderer set to walk free after serving just 3 years.

San Francisco Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Killing 84-Year-Old in Alleged PTSD Episode

Judge cites defendant's traumatic childhood as mitigating factor in involuntary manslaughter case.

Two arrested in fatal shooting in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood

Police say the suspects are a San Rafael man and a Richmond man

California Attorney Sentenced to 11 Years in $1 Billion DC Solar Ponzi Scheme

Ari J. Lauer, a former San Francisco Bay Area lawyer, was convicted for his role in the massive fraud.

Former DOGE Employee Accused of Stealing Social Security Data

Whistleblower claims worker took sensitive databases with plans to use at new job

Treasure Hunter Released After Decade in Prison for Refusing to Disclose Missing Gold Coins

Tommy Thompson found the S.S. Central America shipwreck but was jailed for not revealing the location of 500 missing gold coins.