A refrigerant leak at Costco in Concord’s East Bay caused an evacuation of about 1,000 people; no injuries were reported and the store later reopened.

Sebastopol Police arrested a 53-year-old woman after a high-speed chase following a welfare check. She faces charges including probation violation and felony evading.

A family of four died in a car crash in Pleasanton when their car hit a tree. Police suggest speed may have contributed to the accident. Names are withheld pending notification of kin.

ICE's ERO San Francisco office deported a Mexican national wanted for homicide to Mexico, where he was handed over to authorities. The individual had previously been removed and re-entered the U.S. unlawfully.

Firefighters and volunteers rescued an injured hiker in Butano State Park, overcoming dense forest to reach and airlift them to safety.

A transient man named Marc Simon has been charged with attempted child kidnapping and other offenses by Walnut Creek Police, following an incident at a library.

CHP officers arrested a felon who led them on a chase, threw a stolen gun from his car, and faces multiple charges, including firearm violations and DUI.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office provides more details in search for 16-year-old Mint Butterfield, child of Flickr founder mother and ex-CEO of Slack father. Mint has been missing since April 21.

A man was arrested by Berkeley Police for a West Berkeley shooting incident following a parking dispute. No injuries were reported, but the bullet hit a nearby residence.

Napa Police arrested Tyler Bingham after finding him with a gun and drugs during a vehicle check. He resisted arrest but was subdued and now faces several charges.

California Highway Patrol recovered $326,000 in stolen goods and arrested an Oakland man linked to retail theft.

Three suspects have been arrested for a series of armed robberies across seven East Bay cities, with Hayward Police leading a joint law enforcement operation.

Two Chinese nationals were charged in San Francisco for attempting to smuggle U.S. semiconductor technology to China, targeting a blacklisted company. They face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.