An individual was robbed at gunpoint outside a Benicia bank, triggering a police investigation and a regional search for the suspects. The Benicia Police, collaborating with Bay Area agencies, have not disclosed victim or suspect identities.

GameStop is closing nearly half its stores in the Bay Area as part of a companywide effort to shutter underperforming locations, with wider closures seen across California and nationwide.

A West Oakland volunteer says he was robbed after hauling roughly 80 bags of illegally dumped trash; he filed a police report and will pause solo cleanups.

A 17‑story, 180‑foot proposal at 700 Irwin would add 200 apartments — including 30 affordable units — and set off debate over traffic, density and state housing deadlines.

Dave & Buster’s will occupy 55 Harrison in Jack London Square this spring, bringing games, big‑screen sports and new jobs as a new state law loosens waterfront rules.

UC Davis won state grants to study cancer among firefighters, pairing wearables and blood tests with air sampling to hunt for hazardous exposures and biomarkers.

Three suspects were arrested after a failed armed carjacking and chase involving San Leandro and neighboring police, with the aid of Flock cameras and tactical law enforcement support.

Cedric Irving Jr. was expected in an Oakland courtroom Wednesday for a plea hearing in the fatal shooting of Laney College athletic director John Beam. The case remains under investigation as prosecutors prepare for trial.

A 37-year-old man was shot multiple times Tuesday night in East Oakland and taken to a hospital. Police are asking witnesses with video to come forward.

San Francisco jury finds Jonathan Sanders guilty of DUI on Bay Bridge, with BAC of 0.182%. District Attorney stresses DUI dangers and commitment to road safety.

A new Assembly bill would tighten California’s e‑bike definition to 750 watts and push high‑power machines into motorcycle rules as injuries climb. Lawmakers say the change targets aftermarket mods and safety gaps.

A juvenile in Petaluma was cited for reckless driving on an electric motorcycle, which resulted in a crash. Police highlight the need for proper use and regulation of such vehicles by minors.

The weather looks perfect, almost too perfect. But just offshore, conditions are lining up for a rare and lethal surprise.