A plea deal freed Leland Moore after he pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the 2021 killing of Harold Jackson, with credit for time served. Defense lawyers say key testimony was fabricated.

Federal prosecutors say a San Ramon man used gaming platforms and chat apps to try to coerce at least nine children; the FBI is seeking other potential victims.

Oakland police say they served a search warrant on April 9 at a suspected illegal gambling operation on the 1400 block of 17th Avenue. The probe, the department says, began after a recent shooting.

A shelter-in-place was issued near Buckthorn Court after a report involving a firearm. The order was lifted and Concord police say the incident remains under investigation.

On the 10th anniversary of Brian Bole's 2016 killing, the FBI and Oakland police renewed a $20,000 reward and urged witnesses to come forward. The case remains unsolved.

An Oakland man accused in a 2024 convenience-store killing was released after prosecutors dropped a murder charge and took a plea crediting time served.

A 54-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a car on James Donlon Boulevard in Antioch. Police say drugs and alcohol are not suspected and are seeking witnesses.

A jury convicted Andre Barocio Jr. of first‑degree murder in the 2023 Pleasant Hill bar shooting. Sentencing is set for June in Martinez.

Antioch police told residents near Catanzaro Way to shelter in place while officers handled an active incident. Officials said updates will be posted on their Facebook page.

Walnut Creek police say a 45‑year‑old resident was arrested April 8 after an alleged tagging spree called "mini bright" damaged vehicles and homes across the area.

A car drove into Tay Ho on April 8, causing heavy damage to the downtown Oakland restaurant; a community fundraiser pulled in thousands within hours. The owners say they were "shaken."

Alameda County will unveil a coordinated crackdown in Union City to tackle organized retail theft after a wave of takeover-style robberies rattled East Bay businesses.

A two‑alarm fire on Fairmount Avenue sent Oakland firefighters into a five‑story building; no people were hurt but 11 units were displaced and four damaged.