A teenage driver in Oakley caused a serious crash while fleeing police, injuring several people, including himself and a woman who needed to be extricated from her vehicle.

In Vacaville, a 25-year-old is critically injured after a hit-and-run incident. Suspect Nathaniel James was arrested on DUI and felony charges, with police seeking additional information.

Two individuals face felony charges for allegedly stealing an elderly person's purse at an Albany Target, as reported by Alameda County DA Pamela Price.

DNA evidence leads to the 23-year prison sentence of Desante Blake for the 2007 homicide of Larry Abercrombie Sr., as Pittsburg Police announce the closing of the case.

A 66-year-old man died in a Union City residential fire; a 33-year-old man was arrested. Police are investigating the case and seeking public assistance.

San Leandro Police rapidly arrested robbery suspect Kyimiereyae Jones using surveillance technology after an armed incident at a Rite Aid, leading to charges and the recovery of a stolen handgun and cash.

A fire in Pittsburg required a two-alarm response, hospitalized three individuals, and displaced several residents, with the local Red Cross assisting.

A man was arrested for the murder of Corey Dushawn Waters on Adeline Street last month, with evidence including surveillance footage and ballistics linking him to the crime.

The Berkeley Police are searching for Bridget Merino, 12, last seen on Ashby Ave. She's 5'6", has brown hair, and was wearing a navy "Blonde" sweatshirt and black pants. Citizens with information are asked to call 510-981-5900.

A Pinole youth golf coach, Jeffrey Tadashi Oda, has been charged with possessing child pornography, after a task force found concerning content on his devices.

Berkeley Police arrested four individuals during a retail theft sting on University Ave, uncovering other offenses like outstanding warrants and drug possession.

A wanted felon in Richmond was captured by police after a vehicle chase turned into a search in the North and East neighborhood, with aid from K9 units and aerial support.

California Highway Patrol arrested three individuals, including two teenagers, following a car chase in Oakland, with one teen booked for possessing a "ghost gun."