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.

Kaiser disbanded an eight‑person California security unit after internal and police records raised questions about unauthorized use of the CLETS law‑enforcement database.

A Martinez mother was charged with the murder of her 19-year-old daughter following a stabbing at their apartment. She faces a murder charge with a weapon enhancement.

Berkeley PD arrested two individuals for firearm and drug possession during a traffic stop when they found a stolen loaded handgun and illegal drugs in the car.

Authorities are investigating a reported shooting on I-580 in Oakland, with the CHP responding quickly but the suspect remains at large. No injuries were reported.

A Berkeley man is in custody after allegedly forcing his ex and three toddlers into a car; police tracked the vehicle to San Leandro and the children were found unharmed.

ICE operation near Oakland schools leads to pursuit, crash, and community concern; schools enter secure protocol, and local council member joins protest. DHS asserts target was a criminal undocumented immigrant.

Lafayette Police arrested a suspect from Southern California for identity theft of a local resident after a thorough investigation involving multiple search warrants.

Brandon Rowlett was arrested for an attempted homicide in Antioch, leaving the victim, Frank Troia, in critical condition. The police are investigating the case.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office seeks new leads in the 1980 homicide of Ronald Forest, urging the public to provide information to their Cold Case Unit.

Juries have handed down multimillion‑dollar awards against nursing homes tied to Shlomo Rechnitz while advocates say state licensing gaps let troubled facilities keep operating. The cases raise fresh questions about oversight and enforcement.

Hayward police posted body-worn camera and other footage of an Oct. 8 Mission Boulevard shootout. No one was struck; the suspect faces multiple attempted-murder charges.

Livermore Police arrested two juveniles after a chase involving a stolen vehicle and subsequent collision with an apartment.