Contra Costa firefighters extinguished an EV fire in a Walnut Creek parking garage, navigating complexities of EV fires and toxic smoke. No injuries, minimal damage.

Union City Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl near a middle school. The suspect is unidentified, and the police are seeking tips.

The Bay Area Air District granted SAFETRANS $4.82M for zero-emission school buses and charging stations in Santa Clara County to improve special education student transport.

San Jose Police responded to a disturbance, detaining a naked, erratic man who later died in the hospital. A joint investigation into the in-custody death is underway.

Skyservice Business Aviation's new facility at Napa County Airport is set to enhance local aviation services and economy, featuring a 40,000 square-foot hangar and advanced terminal.

The NHTSA is investigating Waymo after a robotaxi bypassed a stopped school bus, questioning its self-driving software's response to such situations. Waymo insists on prioritizing safety despite challenges.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a new AI-integrated browser designed to enhance user experience by performing tasks like summarizing content and filling forms.

Chris Stapleton will headline a concert during Super Bowl LX week as part of the BAHC Live! Concert Series, with proceeds benefiting Tipping Point Community. Tickets go on sale with a presale on October 23rd.

CHP Solano officers arrested a driver for DUI, seizing multiple firearms and narcotics after a traffic stop for speeding.

A motorcyclist died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in Oakland which caused significant traffic delays, though drugs or alcohol were not considered factors.

Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg is on trial for removing chickens from Petaluma Poultry, facing charges of felony conspiracy and misdemeanors. She claims to have acted to save the chickens and challenge animal suffering.

Alameda City Manager Jennifer Ott will return to Hayward as its new City Manager on December 8, marking a homecoming after serving in key leadership roles there.

Teacher and staff from West Contra Costa Unified School District may strike over contract disputes, with negotiations stalled and potential raised pay for substitutes during a strike to $550 a day.