Lena’s Soul Food Restaurant in Oakland is closing down on Christmas Eve after nearly 11 years, announced via social media, due to unspecified challenges.

A community member helped Fairfield Police catch a car thief by safely following the stolen vehicle and providing updates to the police, resulting in the arrest of Sachae Coleman.

Authorities in East Palo Alto are seeking information on the hit-and-run death of D’Andre Stamper, with surveillance footage released in hopes of finding the driver.

Two suspects crashed a stolen vehicle into police cars to evade arrest after a theft, leading to their detention in Benicia, with no injuries reported.

The EPA imposed penalties on nine businesses and individuals for importing non-compliant vehicles and engines, violating U.S. emission standards and the Clean Air Act.

California Highway Patrol officers arrested a driver in Hayward for possession of a modified Glock 17 with an extended magazine and an auto switch during a traffic stop on I-880.

Police in Windsor chased and arrested three North Carolina suspects after a probation check turned into a pursuit, resulting in a drug bust of over 50 pounds of marijuana and cash.

A former Senate staffer was fired after a sex tape filmed in a Senate hearing room circulated online, leading to an investigation by the Capitol Police.

A head-on crash in Santa Rosa caused by a DUI left one dead and one injured. The female driver was arrested after hitting a truck, resulting in the male driver's death.

San Francisco's Bay Area has issued a wood burning ban due to a Spare the Air Alert, affecting fireplaces and even outdoor fire pits to protect public health from smoke pollution.

The Alameda County Sheriff's office closed a section of Tesla Road due to a landslide risk, implementing a temporary two-way traffic system and urging caution.

The Fremont police reported a series of crimes including arson threats, high-speed chases, road rage incidents, and a robbery related to an online meeting for the week of Dec 5-11.

A fire in a Saratoga condo complex led to a third-alarm response, displacing seven residents and resulting in one minor firefighter injury; the cause is under investigation.