A jet ski flipped near Discovery Bay Marina on Sunday; one person was recovered and later pronounced dead. Marine Patrol and county dive teams are investigating.

A 35-year-old man was killed Sunday in North Oakland; police say it’s the city’s 12th homicide of 2026 and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Three people were shot early Sunday on International Boulevard in East Oakland. Police say the shots were picked up by the city's gunshot-detection system and are seeking witnesses.

An unidentified woman found with severe burns on a Berkeley sidewalk was rushed to Highland Hospital and later pronounced dead. Authorities say the source of the burns is unclear and the investigation is ongoing.

A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 4 at the Old River Bridge in Discovery Bay killed one person and closed the roadway Saturday, officials say.

Brentwood released bodycam footage of the arrest of 72-year-old Yolanda Ramirez; her family says the footage supports claims that force led to fatal injuries as investigators review the case.

Prosecutors say charges link four ambush-style killings and a prison stabbing to a North Richmond gang crew in a multi‑county investigation.

Contra Costa DA released a public report on Feb. 27, 2026 about the Aug. 4, 2025 Richmond officer‑involved shooting and posted the full press release and report online.

An internal El Cerrito police review found federal agencies were able to query photos from the city's Flock license‑plate readers during rollout and later isolated searches. The department will explain the findings at a March 10 community meeting.

Livermore police say a Feb. 17 search warrant at a Pine Street home uncovered six firearms, meth, Xanax and large‑capacity magazines; a 38‑year‑old man was charged. The department posted details to Facebook on Feb. 26.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-580 eastbound near Center Street; CHP Hayward is asking witnesses or anyone with video to come forward.

Police say a 46-year-old Livermore man admitted to using a found credit card at 14 stores; the case has been forwarded to the Alameda County DA.

A judge refused to split two 2022 murder counts against a Martinez man, keeping the alleged Fairfield and Suisun City killings together in Solano County court. The decision preserves special-circumstance and firearm enhancements that could add decades behind bars.