Ex-teacher Jason Hoopes charged with sex crimes against a minor after a Berkeley Police investigation and is no longer employed by Bayhill High School.

The Bay Area has issued a Spare the Air Alert for high ozone levels on May 30, advising residents to limit outdoor activities. The smog may exacerbate respiratory issues.

A CHP pursuit in Oakland ended in a crash, killing one pedestrian and injuring another. The chase began when the suspect hit a minivan and subsequently struck two pedestrians. Despite the incident, drug or alcohol use was not considered a factor.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in Livermore for illegal fireworks possession ahead of Independence Day, seizing 258 pounds of fireworks, drugs, and ammunition.

Pittsburg man Ricardo Garcia Perez was sentenced to two years in prison for child sexual abuse material and must register as a sex offender after an ICAC investigation.

During probation checks in Alameda, police found a cache of illegal items related to identity theft, resulting in the arrest of a previously convicted individual. The APD encourages residents to take precautions against fraud.

Bistro Lagniappe, a new California-French bistro by Chef Jacob Harth, is set to open in Healdsburg on May 29, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and sustainability.

Six Flags, post-merger with Cedar Fair, confirms 135 job cuts in California parks due to a $220 million net loss, while planning a $1 billion investment in its parks.

San José Police arrested Cong Tran for a reported burglary and sexual assault incident. Tran was identified and apprehended a week after the crime occurred.

A United flight from Beijing to San Francisco aborted takeoff due to an engine issue; passengers deplaned safely and were rescheduled for a new flight.

A woman was arrested for deliberately starting several fires in Fairfield, California, with police and fire services quickly responding to the incidents.

Richmond firefighters extinguished a fire at the vacant Mira Flores property, as volunteers cleaned nearby Greenbelt Park. No injuries were reported, and the site is earmarked for development including senior housing.

The Gilroy Police seek public help to find a suspect in a recent armed robbery, sharing images and seeking information about the individual last seen fleeing on a blue bike.