An 18-year-old charged in the death of a Castlemont High teacher returned to court Thursday as the city continues to debate police pursuit rules. The case will be watched closely for its policy implications.

Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging nine people in three Oakland grow-house burglaries that prosecutors say ended in the 2023 killing of undercover Officer Tuan Le.

The family of George Salinas, who died after an incident at a UC Berkeley fraternity party, has filed a lawsuit citing negligence, including overcrowding and inadequate safety measures.

Federal prosecutors say Maurice Herron allegedly stashed a loaded Glock in an Orinda patrol car while handcuffed; the weapon sat in the cruiser for 11 days before being found.

Michai Adams, known as ChaiBenjii4, pleaded no contest to a gun charge; prosecutors are expected to dismiss murder and assault counts at his January sentencing.

Relatives of Marcel Dupree Jones have sued Berkeley and BOSS, alleging negligence and civil‑rights violations after his 2024 death at the Ursula Sherman Village shelter.

A former finance manager was sentenced to 27 months after prosecutors say she stole more than $1.6 million from a Walnut Creek youth charity. Restitution will be set later.

Three multiagency sweeps in November removed more than 58,000 illegal cannabis plants across Lancaster, Hayward and Harbor City, officials say.

A morning blast in Ashland set off a multi‑alarm blaze on East Lewelling Boulevard; crews reported possible injuries and heavy damage. Investigators are on scene.

The Alameda County DA faces backlash after moving to dismiss a manslaughter case against ex-officer Fletcher for shooting Steven Taylor; experts cite self-defense.

East Bay woman, Carrie Lynn Grant, was sentenced to 27 months for embezzling over $1.6 million from a charity.

Livermore Police arrested two juveniles linked to a spate of vehicle thefts, aided by regional law enforcement collaboration.

Erik Salas was arrested in San Lorenzo for drug trafficking, with over 50 lbs of meth, counterfeit pills, drugs, cash, body armor, and ghost guns seized.