A Richmond traffic stop turned up four illegal firearms, three converted to full automatic, and a cache of extended magazines, police say.

Oakland police say a homicide investigation is underway after a Thursday morning shooting near 18th and Wood streets left one person dead. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

DEA San Francisco warns counterfeit pills containing cychlorphine — a potent new synthetic opioid — have been spotted locally. Officials urge naloxone and caution.

Attorney General Rob Bonta says testing older sexual‑assault kits helped solve multi‑jurisdiction cold cases and led to an arrest. He’s urging agencies to audit and report untested kits before July 1, 2026.

A stolen UPS truck led to an early‑morning standoff with Fremont police near Auto Mall Parkway, drawing SWAT negotiators and road closures.

A person was found Wednesday near Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley; police said foul play was not immediately suspected and the coroner is investigating.

Contra Costa prosecutors used a new state law to secure the county’s first felony conviction against a man who paid for sex from a trafficked 16‑year‑old; he received jail time and probation.

A man and a woman were found dead in a parked car at Berkeley’s Aquatic Park after a caller reported a foul smell; authorities found a bag of unknown white powder and the coroner is investigating.

Four juveniles were arrested near Mills College after officers found a stolen vehicle and two loaded guns fitted with conversion devices. Police say the group is tied to recent armed robberies.

San Leandro police arrested a 37-year-old after a Feb. drive-by that narrowly missed a one-year-old; officers say they recovered a short-barreled AR-15 from the suspect’s car.

Attorney General Rob Bonta called 2024 "historic" after state data showed the fewest firearm-related deaths since 1968, while warning the gains are fragile. DOJ reports show falling homicides but tracing gaps remain.

A man handed a teller a note and simulated a gun at the Wells Fargo on Piedmont Avenue Tuesday, leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash. Oakland police have released a suspect description and are asking for tips.

Copper-theft jobs in the Oakland Hills severed telecom lines this week, leaving homes and businesses offline while crews and lawmakers respond. Repairs and enforcement face long lead times.