Bomb squad and HazMat teams were called to a central Antioch neighborhood after items of concern were found in a garage. Officials say there is no immediate danger.

CHP officers in Oakland arrested a driver for suspected human trafficking and pimping after a routine traffic stop revealed indicators of exploitation.

An Emeryville man was sentenced to six years after pleading no contest to pimping in a scheme prosecutors say began with a fake modeling offer. Court records detail the deal.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office conducted a DUI checkpoint, resulting in one DUI arrest, four traffic citations, and two towed vehicles, funded by the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Grant Program.

The Richmond Police detained juveniles with a BB gun, mistaken for a real firearm, highlighting the dangers of replica weapons in public. They were released after the situation was defused.

A man in Livermore was arrested after brandishing a gun at youths at Bill Clark Park. Police found guns, ammo, and drugs in his home. He faces multiple charges.

A 17-year-old boy was shot in San Ramon; Xiaojie Zhang was arrested as the suspect. Police found two firearms at Zhang's home and assured no community threat.

Oakland’s officer ranks are thin and the share of women in OPD has barely budged since 2021. The city has restarted academies and launched a task force, but big gaps remain.

Suspect linked to an armed altercation in Concord found dead at home after police standoff; no physical injuries earlier reported. Efforts to negotiate failed, and the death was by self-infliction.

Two suspects were arrested after a $700 retail theft at Vacaville Premium Outlets, thanks to the efforts of store staff and Vacaville Police using city-wide cameras and drones.

Berkeley Police arrested a man for lewd conduct near a high school. The suspect was spotted by a school safety officer and quickly detained by responding Bike Team officers. Charges include indecent exposure and public lewdness.

A Fremont man accused of fatally stabbing a registered sex offender appeared in court as his attorney asked for more time; the judge set a Dec. 17 hearing.

A 63-year-old Antioch man was in critical condition after being struck on the eastbound Highway 4 on‑ramp at Hillcrest Avenue Friday evening, police say.