Catch up on Northern California's top stories for Wednesday, Sept. 30.
East Bay Park Slaying Caught On Video — 77-Year-Old Admits Shooting Son-In-Law: Police
Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen were charged with murder. Prosecutors allege both lay in wait and fired guns.
SFMOMA And K-Pop Superstar RM Collaborate On New Exhibition 'Between You And Me'
With the new exhibition, SFMOMA is the only venue where guests can see BTS leader RM's personal art collection.
2 Dead After 7-Vehicle Crash In SMC: Police
A minivan struck six other vehicles, including a SamTrans Ride Plus van, before coming to rest on the road.
Man Gets Prison In 'Brutal' 1978 Killing Of 15-Year-Old Girl In San Francisco: DA
"He will spend the rest of his life facing the consequence of taking hers," prosecutors said.
SF Sheriff Accused Of Threatening Workers At CA Town Where He Serves As Mayor: Report
Investigators wrote that the behavior was "particularly concerning from someone who makes known he is a law enforcement officer."
Ex-Alameda County Firefighter Charged In CSAM Case May Have Faked His Death: FBI
The firefighter was thought to have drowned in a boating accident, but now the FBI believes he may have faked his own death.
Man Accused Of Pickett Fire Pleads Not Guilty
The August 2025 blaze burned 6,820 acres, destroyed a residence, and triggered lawsuits over grapes.
Arrest Reveals New Details In East Bay BART Shooting That Injured 3: Report
Police arrested one suspect after an argument erupted into gunfire, disrupting service during the evening Monday commute.
Judge Ends Federal Monitoring Of Oakland Police Department After A Record 23 Years
The federal court monitoring began following the notorious 2000 "Riders" case involving officers who allegedly planted evidence.
Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In San Francisco's Richmond District
An elderly pedestrian died from injuries suffered after being struck by a vehicle in San Francisco on Monday, authorities said.
San Francisco One-Bedroom Rents At Record High, Up 25% Year-Over-Year, Report Finds
In contrast, the median one-bedroom rent in the Big Apple was just $180 more, at $4,580/month.
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