Vallejo Police arrested a 25-year-old man for alleged child sexual exploitation involving a juvenile met through social media.

A major drug and firearm bust in East Oakland by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office resulted in the arrest of William Mustain and the seizure of narcotics, weapons, and cash.

Five 10th graders from Montgomery High School caused $5,000 in damages at a closed middle school; Santa Rosa Police arrested them for felony vandalism and burglary.

Federal filings say a Danville event planner and others used Super Bowl tickets and a prepaid “bank” of gift cards to steer which wines appeared on California grocery shelves. The charges connect producers, a major distributor and retail buyers.

Oakland's Morcom Rose Garden was hit by thieves, leading to the loss of 51 rose bushes and thousands in damages, stirring frustration among volunteers and local officials.

A person was shot Wednesday night at the Claudia Court complex in Antioch and was taken to a hospital; police call it isolated and are searching for a suspect.

Orlando Rivero, 27, was arrested by San Jose Police for allegedly using his vehicle to assault a food truck, with no injuries but causing significant damage.

San José police arrested five individuals linked to a residential burglary after using ALPR technology to track the suspect vehicle and uncover stolen property and firearms.

The Santa Clara Sheriff’s SAFE Task Force is searching for 51-year-old George Albert of San Jose, wanted for failing to register as a sex offender. Officials say he has a prior child-molestation conviction.

The death of 72-year-old Yolanda Ramirez following police interaction in Brentwood is under investigation, with allegations of police misconduct and negligence. An independent inquiry and a potential lawsuit are underway.

Berkeley Police are looking for 57-year-old Bashir Latify, at risk due to his physical and mental condition. He was last seen near Carleton St. and Shattuck Ave. wearing a navy-blue jacket and blue sweatpants, possibly heading to Hayward.

Fremont Police Department reported the arrest of Christopher Britton, a Fairfield resident, for a series of school burglaries in the Bay Area, after a multi-county investigation.

Two individuals were arrested for stealing specialty cigar lighters worth $10,000 from a San Mateo business after one distracted an employee while the other stole the items. They face burglary and conspiracy charges.