Surveillance video shows someone torching a truck at a Richmond fourplex last Friday. Tenants say police staffing shortfalls may be slowing the investigation.

A man was struck and killed by a freight train at 60th Avenue and San Leandro Street — the second deadly rail collision in East Oakland in under 24 hours.

Murder charges have been filed against Cedric Irving Jr. for the death of Laney College's athletic director John Beam, with the potential for a 50-year sentence if convicted.

A shooting on Bissell Avenue in Richmond left one adult dead, with police alerted by a ShotSpotter system and investigating the incident, urging community assistance.

Brentwood police seized an illegal AR-style pistol during a routine traffic stop, leading to the arrest of Jason Ramirez on gun-related charges. The incident highlights efforts to combat gun violence and the issue with untraceable "ghost guns."

John Beam, an Oakland athletic director and former football coach, was fatally shot on campus. Suspect Cedric Irving Jr. was arrested in the ongoing investigation.

A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition after nearly drowning at an off-campus fraternity pool. Police are investigating the incident at Alpha Delta Phi. Both the fraternity and university are cooperating and offering support services.

In Vacaville, citizens helped police apprehend a suspected robber, Jyryn Austin-Andrews, who crashed a stolen car and fled on foot with $2,000 from a Walgreens robbery.

An Alameda County judge refused to dismiss the manslaughter case against former San Leandro officer Jason Fletcher, sending disputed questions to a jury amid family objections. The hearing underscored contested evidence and prosecutorial missteps.

Two suspects were arrested in connection to a series of Bay Area armed robberies, facing multiple felony charges after a coordinated law enforcement effort.

Antioch Police reported a hit-and-run on Marie Ave and E. 18th St, which killed a 60-year-old woman. The incident occurred after 6:30 p.m. on November 13, 2025.

Livermore police arrested 61-year-old Dennis Murders after K9 Drake alerted officers during a routine traffic stop, leading to the discovery of 13.5 grams of methamphetamine and multiple drug-related charges.

Former Laney College football coach and current athletic director John Beam was shot on campus, leading to a lockdown and a search for the male suspect. His condition and shooter details were unknown.