Stephen Ellison

What to Know Proposition 3 is projected to pass, NBC News reports. Proposition 36 is expected to pass, according to NBC Bay Area's decision desk.

A brush fire sparked early Friday morning off Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, according to the authorities.

San Jose police on Friday released surveillance video and asked for the public's help finding the suspect in a hit and run that severely injured a pedestian on Oct. 18.

A state operation designed to bolster security and address crime in Oakland with the presence of California Highway Patrol officers has been extended through the end of the year, according to the governor's office.

The National Weather Service has issued high surf and coastal flood advisories starting Thursday and lasting into Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

A coastal flood advisory that started Thursday morning will remain in effect until Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

A pair of lucky lottery players, one in the East Bay and one in the North Bay, combined to win $7.8 million on Scratchers tickets, according to the California Lottery.

San Jose police shot and injured an armed suspect during a domestic disturbance overnight Monday, according to the police department.

Santa Clara County authorities have launched a manhunt for a fugitive rapist out of Mountain View who they believe has sexually assaulted several victims, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Santa Clara County authorities have launched a manhunt for a fugitive rape suspect out of Mountain View who they believe has sexually assaulted several victims, according to the District Attorney's Office.