Woman Charged In Friend Killings | Good Samaritan Dog Rescue | CHP Bridge Crackdown Coming: Patch PM

Catch up on NorCal's top stories for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.

Woman Strangled 1 Victim Before Fatal Hit-And-Run In Bay Area: DA

A woman accused of killing a friend in a parking lot is now charged in a separate homicide that occurred on the same day, prosecutors said.

Livermore Father, Sheriff's Deputy Accused Of Choking 5-Year-Old Son

Subscribe

Police allege Steven Romero choked his 5-year-old son and dragged the boy through the house by his ear.

Person, Dog Rescued From Water Near Cove In San Francisco: Officials

The rescue happened near China Beach, fire officials said.

Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case Exposes Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves

Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.

CHP To Crack Down On Bay Bridge Carpool Violators. Here's What To Know

The fine for violating this traffic law can reach several hundred dollars.

Verdict Reached In Former Mayor's Sexual Abuse Trial Involving Teen And Sonoma County Leader Victims

Seven women accused Dominic Foppoli of sexual assault, abuse, and intimidation spanning nearly two decades.

55 Pleasanton Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

55 students from Pleasanton scored in the top 1% for the PSAT, and could be named National Merit Scholars in the spring.