Three people were arrested after OPD’s helicopter tracked a vehicle tied to a morning Willow Street shooting. Police say surveillance captured the incident and detectives are investigating.

An Antioch Uber driver was struck in the neck while picking up riders and is expected to survive. The shooting follows an earlier incident that injured an 11‑year‑old.

Court testimony this week said the slain mother told relatives she planned to leave her husband minutes before the July Alameda shooting. A judge ruled the accused must stand trial on multiple murder counts.

A man accused in a March 2025 San Pablo shooting that killed a Richmond resident was arrested in Mexico and extradited to face murder and gang-related charges.

Berkeley police heard strong public pushback this week as officials weigh adding fixed Flock Safety cameras; residents warned of privacy and data‑sharing risks.

Two former Oakland officers have taken a 'ghost chase' wrongful-death fight to the U.S. Supreme Court — a case that could reshape when bystanders can sue after police pursuits. Local trial and settlement dates remain on the calendar.

Ryan Hardy surrendered after a shooting in Antioch injured an 11-year-old girl. Charged with attempted homicide, he turned himself into San Francisco Sheriff's Office; the girl is stable. Police seek tips for the ongoing investigation.

Lafayette Police arrested an individual from Oakland for possession of stolen property and drug offenses after collaborative efforts with a local business owner.

A 78-year-old woman was hospitalized with head injuries after a purse snatching near Lake Merritt. Police are asking anyone with video or tips to come forward.

A gas leak at 5th and Pacific in Alameda sent students and neighbors out of their homes Wednesday night as crews worked to secure the scene. PG&E was notified.

Affiliates of Kaiser Permanente will pay $556 million to settle DOJ claims they inflated Medicare Advantage payments by adding diagnoses after visits. Former employees stand to receive about $95 million.

A gas leak in Alameda led to evacuations and road closures near Island High School. The Alameda Police Department is managing the emergency, with shelter-in-place orders for nearby schools.

Oakland will dispatch officers to Levi’s Stadium for the Super Bowl and multiple World Cup matches under a reimbursable MOU, even as the department grapples with staffing shortfalls and heavy overtime spending.