Former Bay Area Officers Sentenced in Scheme to Steal Weed During Traffic Stops
Two former Rohnert Park police officers, Joseph Huffaker and Brendon Jacy Tatum, were sentenced to federal prison for stealing and…
After Sentencing of Ex-Rohnert Park Cops Who Stole Marijuana, Questions Still Remain
Former Rohnert Park police officers Brendon Jacy Tatum and Joseph Huffaker were sentenced to prison in a federal cannabis corruption…
Oakland Police Shoot Driver Who Tried to Flee Stop, Striking Officers, OPD Says
An officer opened fire after the fleeing driver dragged one officer and pinned another against a parked car, the Oakland…
San José Parents Convicted of Murder in Baby’s Fentanyl Overdose
Two San José parents were convicted of murder in the fentanyl overdose death of their 18-month-old child, Winter Rayo.
California’s Tortilla Law Targets Birth Defects. Other States May Follow
California now requires folic acid in corn masa flour — a staple in many Latino households — in an effort…
Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment
In parts of the Bay Area and Central Coast, some practitioners are increasing home visits, and even meeting clients in…
California’s Fuel Fears Threaten Benicia’s ‘Just Transition’ to Green Economy
State leaders negotiated an agreement with Valero this year to use its idled Benicia facility to store and transport imported…
California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales
The statewide expansion of a voluntary speed reduction program aims to prevent dangerous ship strikes — and also cut the…
In June, San Francisco Will Vote on a $535M Earthquake Bond. Here’s What’s in It
Over the years, San Francisco has made progress toward earthquake-safe buildings. But the city still isn’t fully prepared for the…
Bay Area Beaches Are Chock-Full of Mysterious Blue Creatures Again. Here’s How to See Them
Why are all those Velella velella — also known as “by-the-wind sailors” — washing up in the Bay Area right…