Antoine Watson was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and assault in the death of Vicha Ratanapakdee, which had fueled anti-Asian hate crime protests.

Santa Rosa police used ALPR technology to arrest Damian Garza for a series of gas station robberies after discovering matching clothing and a pellet rifle at his residence.

Haki McClain, known as DJ Fetish, was charged with 69 felonies after a complaint alleges dozens of retail thefts and resale at flea markets across the East Bay.

Berkeley police heard strong public pushback this week as officials weigh adding fixed Flock Safety cameras; residents warned of privacy and data‑sharing risks.

Alameda County supervisors debated measures to bar federal immigration agents from county property and to set up training and a rapid-response system for enforcement actions. The proposals could head to the full board later this month.

Two suspects were arrested in the Santa Rosa Transit Mall shooting, which injured two teens during an armed robbery. The Santa Rosa Police Department linked the incident to gang activity.

An analysis of millions of California pregnancies reveals a sharp rise in prenatal opioid use over the past decade, with newborns increasingly born into withdrawal and requiring intensive medical care. The surge is fueling calls for expanded maternal treatment programs.

President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, restoring whole and 2% milk to school lunch menus. Bay Area districts will decide if and when to change their offerings.

Lease renewals in the Presidio include increases averaging about 5.5% and, in some cases, jumps up to 10%, leaving tenants scrambling in a neighborhood outside city rent protections.

After a decade in limbo, Prado Group’s 744‑unit Presidio Highlands at 3333 California St. is finally teed up to start construction in late 2026 after the city advanced special tax districts. The first phase will add about 152 units, new retail and a sizeable childcare center.

A gas leak in Alameda led to evacuations and road closures near Island High School. The Alameda Police Department is managing the emergency, with shelter-in-place orders for nearby schools.

Berkeley faces a leptospirosis outbreak among pets and rats at a local homeless encampment, posing health risks to residents. Officials urge relocation and cautionary measures.

An individual was robbed at gunpoint outside a Benicia bank, triggering a police investigation and a regional search for the suspects. The Benicia Police, collaborating with Bay Area agencies, have not disclosed victim or suspect identities.