A 23-year-old man was shot to death late Friday in East Oakland, marking Oakland's 62nd homicide of 2025. Police ask anyone with video or tips to come forward.

A man was pronounced dead Saturday night after a suspected solo scooter crash on California Street near Addison in Berkeley. Police have called their fatal-crash team and the coroner.

A county review found incompatible radios and a near two‑hour delay in unified command slowed the response to the Feb. Martinez refinery fire, officials say.

A 57-year-old woman was killed after being struck mid-block on Eastshore Boulevard early Friday; police say the driver remained at the scene and are asking witnesses to come forward.

The Alameda County DA seeks to dismiss the manslaughter case against an officer for a 2020 shooting due to doubtful evidence and expert opinions supporting self-defense, which has upset the community.

San Leandro Police and the Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Taskforce shut down a local "chop shop" and arrested a suspect, recovering stolen vehicles and a trailer.

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.