Usher fan falls victim to ticket scam, ends on a happy note

A California woman’s excitement for Usher's latest national tour turned into a nightmare when she fell victim to a ticket scam.

9 deputies, 2 medical staff charged with Santa Rita Jail death of Oakland man

The outgoing Alameda County District Attorney on Tuesday charged nine sheriff's deputies and two medical employees with the death of an Oakland man who had been languishing in his Santa Rita Jail cell for days before anyone noticed he was no longer alive. 

23andMe announces workforce cut of 40% before the holidays

DNA site 23andMe is now announcing a big cut just before the holidays – the latest setback for the struggling South San Francisco startup.

Gov. Newsom says he's going to 'Trump proof' California state laws

California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.

2 brothers survive mass shooting, now among 6 victims in deadly Bodega Bay boating accident

Six people were on a 21- foot boat going crab fishing in Bodega Bay, when it started taking on water this past weekend. Family members said an 11-year-old boy survived, the body of a teenager was recovered, and four others are still missing.

Former San Quentin K-9 officer indicted for planting contraband, 'pretending' to find

A former San Quentin prison guard has been indicted for "finding" drugs, cell phones, tobacco and weapons that he had allegedly planted and then "pretended" to find himself in order to boost his pay and seem more successful than he was, according to a federal indictment. 

Family who fled Ukraine loses everything in Pleasant Hill fire

A family built a new life in the East Bay after fleeing from Ukraine earlier this year. But now, they have lost everything after a fire destroyed their Pleasant Hill apartment.

Man punches sleeping passenger on flight leaving San Francisco: FBI

The FBI has arrested a man after they said he punched a sleeping passenger on a United Airlines flight leaving from San Francisco, causing blood to spatter and bruising to occur.

Atlanta producer Metro Boomin accused of rape in lawsuit

The California woman alleges that she became pregnant after blacking out while visiting Atlanta producer Metro Boomin at a recording studio and waking up to him sexually assaulting her.

Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose

A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.

Menendez brothers lead prison reform with Norway-inspired project

The Menendez brothers are transforming a San Diego prison yard into a rehabilitative, nature-focused space inspired by Norway's prison model, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve inmate wellbeing.

What's next for the Menendez brothers?

An attorney for the Menendez brothers is hopeful they'll be out of prison and home for Thanksgiving. That may be overly optimistic.