The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in finding Robert Contreras, last seen in Castro Valley. He's 6'3", bald or buzz cut, without a phone or public transport use. He may be in San Leandro or Hayward/Castro Valley.

A shooting in El Cerrito led to one person injured and another detained, with the area secured and a local school briefly locked down. The motive is under investigation.

Oscar Tapia-Felix, a murderer with past DUIs, was denied parole for killing Rosalina Perez while driving drunk in 2015. He'll be ineligible for parole reconsideration for 3 years.

Charges against two Alameda police officers in Mario Gonzalez's death were dropped due to statute of limitations, while charges against a third continue.

A man named Carlos Utan was detained for vandalizing cars on South Fremont Street in San Mateo, causing around $9,000 in damage. Witnesses' swift reports led to his quick arrest.

John Caisiano Thompson is held on charges related to the murder of Breanna Labat, despite no body found. Police and the San Mateo DA continue searching for Labat.

Two juveniles were arrested in Vallejo for gun-related felonies after their vehicle was linked to armed robberies. A loaded firearm was found, and they were booked into juvenile detention.

Court controversy arises in Livermore over the sentence given to Colby Berry for violent robberies, Police Chief Young criticizes DA's leniency in not seeking harsher penalties.

Police arrested a man in Vallejo after a financial dispute led him to threaten another with a knife. The suspect was taken into custody and the weapon was seized.

A one-alarm fire in San Francisco, caused by a fire pit, displaced three people and caused significant home damage, despite a quick fire department response.

A fire in San Francisco displaced five people and resulted in the death of one dog, with another injured and treated. Firefighters tackled the blaze that extended from a garage to the second floor of the home.

The Petaluma Police are investigating an arson at Lucchesi Park that damaged a portable toilet and soccer league property. The public is asked to provide information.

MS-13 gang member Christian Quintanilla was sentenced to over five years in prison for unlawful ammunition possession after being caught with a "ghost gun" in San Francisco.