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.

Oakland Police are investigating a break-in suspect's death after a medical emergency and brief struggle during their detention. Officers are on leave as standard protocol.

Bay Area weather includes fog advisories, beach hazards warning for sneaker waves, and a mix of sunshine with cooler, unsettled conditions late in the week.

Oakland expands illegal dumping cleanup to seven days a week without additional taxpayer costs, aiming to address the city's ongoing trash problem and enhance existing waste management efforts.

San Rafael and Marin County officials are planning a temporary 65-cabin shelter at 350 Merrydale Road to transition the homeless into long-term housing by 2028.

Two men were arrested for robbery in Burlingame after they stole a backpack and suitcase, were tracked via ALPR, and eventually apprehended in Richmond.

Berkeley Police Department seeks City Council approval to encrypt its radio communications, citing officer safety and agency alignment, despite previous transparency commitments.

Oakland Police are seeking help to find missing 78-year-old Robert Hard, who has medical issues. Last seen on Hanover Avenue, he is described as 6 feet tall, with brown hair and eyes. Tips can be directed to the Missing Persons Unit.

San Jose State University introduces guaranteed admission for eligible students from Gilroy and Morgan Hill school districts, starting fall 2026, to improve college access.

A Honda Civic crashed and caught fire on I-280 near Los Altos Hills; the driver escaped, and no injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished the blaze.

San José police arrest Raymundo Villareal for a series of gang-motivated vandalism incidents, bolstering efforts to maintain clean and safe neighborhoods.

A Tiburon resident used an Apple AirTag to track their lost dog to a neighbor's house; after negotiations and a search warrant, the police recovered the dog and arrested the homeowner.

Feel Good Bakery in East Bay is closing on October 31 after 22 years, with the Alameda community expressing sadness over the loss of their beloved bakery.