A pre‑dawn wrong‑way crash on westbound I‑580 near Seminary Avenue killed one person and briefly shut the westbound lanes, authorities said. CHP is investigating.

A 50-year-old Livermore motorcyclist died after a crash at Isabel Avenue and Stanley Boulevard; police say she ran a red light and the 87-year-old driver was treated and released.

An Antioch man was arrested and charged with human‑trafficking, pimping and pandering after prosecutors say he tried to recruit an undercover Pittsburg officer he believed was a teen online.

A 57‑year‑old El Dorado Hills man pleaded no‑contest to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 15‑year‑old he met online and was sentenced to six months of house arrest.

A suspected ghost gun was found in a student's backpack at Pinole Valley High on Monday, triggering a brief lockdown. Police say the case has been forwarded for review.

Chief Beere planned a briefing after a heavy police response in Webster near the 1800 block of 89th Avenue; investigators were seen processing the scene.

Alameda warns of a targeted email scam that included a fake $5,600 invoice and wire instructions. City staff say verify requests with city offices before paying.

Two traffic stops in Hercules on Friday led to arrests after officers say they found drugs packaged for sale and a loaded stolen handgun.

State and federal agencies warn that unauthorized drones over wildfires can ground air support, delay drops and endanger firefighting crews. Officials say keep drones grounded.

A man died after a late-night altercation at his Wilson Court home in Antioch; police detained a 47-year-old resident as detectives investigate.

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.