A traffic stop in Brentwood last Thursday led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Calexico man after the vehicle was flagged as tied to a Los Angeles armed robbery. He was booked into Martinez Detention Facility.

A man was critically wounded in a stabbing at the Comfort Inn on Mahogany Way in Antioch; police say the attack appears targeted and are searching for witnesses.

A suspect was wounded in an officer-involved shooting Saturday night near Alta Drive and Racine Avenue in Fremont. Police have not released details as the investigation continues.

A 59-year-old woman was killed and a 6-year-old boy seriously injured after both were struck in a Hayward crosswalk at Tennyson and Baldwin. Police say the driver stayed and is cooperating.

A jury convicted Kendrick Woods of first‑degree murder in the 2022 Richmond shooting that left 60‑year‑old Melvin Stewart dead; sentencing is set for late March 2026.

A Vacaville-initiated pursuit ended on Wilson Avenue in Vallejo; five people were detained and three loaded firearms were recovered. No injuries were reported.

A 53-year-old flower seller in East Oakland was robbed Saturday, losing roughly $300 and five bouquets; police arrested a 21-year-old and are seeking a second suspect.

A trio posing as wildlife removers allegedly took cash and paperwork from an 89‑year‑old on Prince Street, then demanded money to ‘repair’ a roof hole they left behind. Police are investigating.

Milpitas police say a 33-year-old was arrested after community-shared surveillance helped link him to September burglaries at local houses of worship.

BART officers pulled over a car at Coliseum Station Thursday night and seized about 157 grams of suspected cocaine, meth and fentanyl; a 22-year-old was arrested. Authorities say the vehicle appeared to be operating as a mobile drug store.

Armed private security stood near Fairmont Elementary last week, prompting parents to demand answers from PG&E and school officials. Neighbors say they want clearer rules on armed contractors near campuses.

A pedestrian died Tuesday night on Stevenson Boulevard after being struck by two vehicles; police say one driver stayed and another fled.

A person was found shot and died Wednesday night on International Boulevard in East Oakland; police say homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips and video.