The Alameda County coroner found that metal from an exploding replacement airbag pierced an Oakland karaoke DJ’s skull in a September crash, prompting renewed concern about dangerous replacement inflators. NHTSA has issued an urgent advisory for used-car owners.

Prosecutors say they can't locate the central witness in the bribery case against Detective Phong Tran, and have asked a judge to compel her before his March trial.

A former Newark private‑school principal was arraigned this week on felony wage‑theft, embezzlement and tax‑evasion charges tied to nearly $688,000 in alleged unpaid wages and penalties.

An armed carjacking in Oakland ended with a vehicle crash in Piedmont and the arrest of two individuals after a pursuit. No injuries were reported, and a rifle was recovered.

Prosecutors told a judge the corruption case against former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao rests on documents and records, and they’ve opposed defense bids to suppress evidence.

Antioch police say a suspect has been charged in the May 2024 killing of Raheem Coe. Investigators say evidence, witnesses and surveillance video led to the arrest.

Alameda Police stopped a driver for running a stop sign and, due to his probation status, searched his car, finding over four pounds of marijuana and items indicating intent to sell.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office used social media to seek new leads in the cold case of Ulric "Ric" Bradley, who was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead in 1995. They encourage public assistance.

Juveniles in Oakley were involved in assault, kidnapping, attempted murder, and a police chase, leading to the arrest of two suspects and a call for information on case 26-95.

CHP officers in Hayward made gun and drug arrests after a routine traffic stop, finding a pistol with no serial number and various drugs, leading to the arrest of two passengers.

A late‑night traffic stop in San Leandro turned into a pursuit; police say an officer fired at a man who was allegedly carrying a rifle. The suspect was arrested and no one was hurt.

A missing 16-year-old, Zuriyah Martin, is the subject of a California Ebony Alert after disappearing in Castro Valley, Alameda County. She was last seen wearing a red sweater and black jeans.

Three people were killed in a pre-dawn three-vehicle crash on westbound I-80 near the Cordelia truck scales in Fairfield. CHP closed westbound lanes and is investigating.