Oakland city attorneys say OPD has reformed enough to end federal oversight, but plaintiffs and the monitor point to unfinished internal‑affairs work and discipline problems.

Campbell police say they arrested a man after seizing nearly half a pound of meth and weapons at an encampment near Los Gatos Creek. Officers flagged environmental hazards at the creekside camp.

San Jose's Office of Cultural Affairs announced a $150,000 Small Business Start‑Up Grant program offering $10k and $5k awards for early‑stage local entrepreneurs.

A traffic stop in South San Francisco led to two arrests after officers found freshly cut catalytic converters, suspected fentanyl and burglary tools. Police say they’re checking whether the vehicle ties to other Bay Area thefts.

San José Police dismantled a major gun trafficking ring led by Kenneth Tafoya, seizing numerous firearms, and arresting him on multiple weapons charges.

A Missoula man was given a life term in federal court after a jury convicted him in a murder‑for‑hire and drug trafficking case involving multiple agencies. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the sentence on social media and linked to DOJ case materials.

About 200 Oakland nurses held a candlelight vigil Monday to protest the ICE killing of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti and to press county leaders for protections. The California Nurses Association says the march to the Alameda County Board is next.

A man was arrested in Fairfield for defying police and carrying a loaded firearm, after being pulled over for a suspicious vehicle. He had an outstanding warrant and was detained when discovered with the weapon.

Mountain View Police seek public help to find missing 16-year-old girl, Annabelle, last seen on Latham Street and Mariposa Avenue, Monday night. She is described as Pacific Islander, 5'6", 220 lbs, with a black sweatshirt, black pants, and Crocs.

SF Assemblyman Matt Haney filed AB 1633 to tax 50% of profits from private immigration detention firms and create a fund for immigrant services. The proposal aims to blunt private incentives to expand detention.

An Afghan family who aided U.S. forces left the Bay Area for Britain after new Trump‑era immigration moves left them fearing detention and deportation.

An affiliate of Deutsche Bank recorded a deed-in-lieu for three downtown Oakland office towers, taking control of about 975,000 square feet amid elevated vacancy. The move formalizes lender ownership and raises questions about sales, conversions and downtown foot traffic.

Newark school district's decision to dismiss and require high school sports coaches to reapply has caused unrest among coaches, students, and parents, citing concerns over program stability.