A man accused of photographing himself while stealing copper and tools from an American Canyon business was arrested after police traced vehicles to Hayward.

A Vallejo teen's newly purchased 'dream car' was stolen and stripped for parts, family members say, and neighbors are warning others after thieves targeted a specific model.

UC Berkeley police briefly ordered people inside Haas to secure in place after reports of a person with a weapon; officers later issued an all‑clear. Officials say buildings are safe to reoccupy.

Oakland police released photos and a suspect description after a woman was reportedly forced into a car in the Laurel neighborhood on Friday night. Investigators are asking the public for tips.

Three people were wounded and one person arrested after early-morning gunfire on International Boulevard. One victim is in critical condition; investigators are seeking tips.

A man in his 40s was killed Tuesday morning in the East Oakland hills near Leona Drive and Old Quarry Loop. Oakland police are seeking tips and any video.

A CHP traffic stop in Oakland uncovered an AR-15, a Glock and high-capacity magazines; the driver was arrested and booked into Alameda County Jail.

An Oakland man was arrested after police say officers found about a pound of fentanyl in his car during a San Bruno traffic stop. Prosecutors say the drugs were packaged for sale.

A 224-page complaint alleges roughly 150 children were sexually abused by probation staff at Alameda County juvenile facilities; plaintiffs seek damages and reforms.

Richmond officers recovered a loaded firearm, seized illegal fireworks and issued six citations after large Fourth of July street gatherings blocked roadways.

Illegal Fourth of July fireworks in East Oakland set a tree ablaze and heavily damaged at least one vehicle on 96th Avenue while neighbors recorded the chaos. City crews later cleared spent explosives from the streets.

A 46-year-old Antioch man surrendered after an hours-long barricade on the 1600 block of Aster Drive; negotiators, SWAT and county A3 crisis teams responded.

A shooting on Olive Lane in Bay Point left one person dead and another injured. Investigators named 35-year-old Avery Alexander Gibbs as a suspect and asked the public not to approach.