Prosecutors said on Feb. 5, 2026 they will charge a driver in the Nov. 15 El Cerrito crosswalk collision that later killed Donna Revecho, 66. Investigators found no sign of impairment.

One man was shot and another pistol‑whipped during a late‑night East Oakland robbery; police say both victims were hospitalized and are asking for video and tips.

Mayor Matt Mahan says he voted to enable a Bay Area transit district so voters could weigh a 2026 funding measure, but he says he hasn't decided. The move keeps the option alive as agencies warn of deep cuts.

Early campaign filings show big fundraising gaps across San Jose’s five council contests, with District 9 pulling ahead in early totals.

Tony Gemignani’s Slice House is coming to downtown Menlo Park; construction is set to begin soon and an opening is targeted in about seven months.

A 23,000‑square‑foot Sprouts will anchor the new Ellis Village Center in Tracy, bringing grocery choices, restaurants and more than 100 expected jobs when it opens in late 2026.

New filings show Mayor Barbara Lee raised roughly $31,000 in late 2025 as she weighs a possible 2026 run, while unions and PACs continue to pour money into Oakland politics.

A man was pronounced dead after a solo vehicle crash near Georgia and Russell late Tuesday; Vallejo police say toxicology is pending as investigators probe the cause.

San Jose will warm into the mid-70s Thursday while a High Surf Advisory makes Pacific coast beaches hazardous through Saturday.

Hillsborough police say an arrest was made in a "historic" child sexual‑assault case; the department's brief social post offered few details. Authorities provided limited information as the investigation continues.

VCET officers say they found a juvenile with a concealed firearm in a satchel during a public-drinking stop; an adult was booked on suspected narcotics.

Sunny, unusually warm Thursday in Oakland with highs near 70°F. Pacific Coast beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement that upgrades to a High Surf Advisory Friday–Saturday.

A Bay Point traffic stop turned into a chase onto I‑680 that ended in Benicia. STARR3 and the sheriff’s J‑Team, with CHP spike strips, arrested the suspect.