Richmond Drunk Driver Gets 11 Years for Killing Teen Outside Family Home
A Richmond man was sentenced to 11 years, 8 months after pleading no contest to vehicular manslaughter in the July 15, 2024 crash that killed 16-year-old Ricky Funes‑Barajas. Prosecutors dropped a murder charge as part of the plea.
Fireball On Tesla Road Guts Livermore Wine Country Warehouse
A fast-moving warehouse fire on Tesla Road destroyed one agricultural building in Livermore's wine country and blackened nearby vineyards. Crews stopped forward progress Wednesday afternoon.
Brentwood 'Ghostmakesbank' Busted In Milpitas $20 Motel Teen Sex Sting
A Brentwood man was arrested in Milpitas after prosecutors say he handed $20 to an undercover agent posing as a 14‑year‑old's cousin. Court records show he faces a 10‑year minimum to life.
Rush-Hour Chaos: I-80 Shooting Near Richmond Snarls Traffic, Sends One To Hospital
A shooting on eastbound I-80 near Hilltop Drive left one person hospitalized and snarled traffic; the CHP is investigating and no arrests have been announced.
Berkeley Clan Still Hunts Ghost Driver 28 Years After Deadly Warehouse Hit-And-Run
Nearly 28 years after Rick DeVecchi was run down outside his family’s West Berkeley trucking business, his family and investigators continue to press for tips. A new Bay Area Unsolved segment has put the cold case back in the spotlight.












