Orinda Police arrested a 'porch pirate' after a resident's home surveillance footage led to the suspect's capture and the recovery of stolen packages.

An American Canyon resident's alertness led to the arrest of Dario Flores-Perez for mail theft, possession of stolen property, ID theft, and a controlled substance after police found a "fishing" tool and methamphetamine in his car.

Federal prosecutors charged 27-year-old Chadwick Gribble after agents say a phone seized at a San Pablo home contained dozens of child sexual‑abuse files. The case was unsealed at his first federal court appearance.

Thieves broke into Central Boulevard Veterinary Hospital in Brentwood, stealing property and cremated pet remains. Police and the hospital urge public help in the ongoing investigation.

An armed carjacking was reported Friday night near University Avenue in West Berkeley. Police say the investigation is active and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Daniel Damato pleads guilty to selling counterfeit sports memorabilia, including a fake Willie Mays bat and jersey. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.

A man in his 20s died after his Toyota RAV4 struck a guardrail on westbound I‑780 near Southampton Road; CHP says unsafe speed appears to be the likely cause.

A hidden camera at UC Berkeley’s Cory Hall reportedly recorded a PhD candidate damaging a classmate’s computer, leading to three felony vandalism counts and a Dec. 15 hearing.

A Vacaville police officer arrested two men for carrying concealed firearms and public intoxication after being flagged down at a restaurant over a dispute about seating.

San Pablo police arrested three people after responding to calls that a vehicle fired shots into the air; investigators ask anyone with information to contact SPPD.

Daniel Andreas San Diego, accused in 2003 Bay Area pipe bombings, is contesting extradition from the UK after a London hearing heard key evidence.

Thieves broke into Central Boulevard Veterinary Hospital, stealing pet ashes intended for retrieval by families, prompting a police investigation and community appeal for their return.

Alameda County charged a man after a 14-year-old Berkeley High student was stabbed in the face with a pen near MLK Jr. Way; the suspect is in custody at Santa Rita Jail.