A suspected ghost gun was found in a student's backpack at Pinole Valley High on Monday, triggering a brief lockdown. Police say the case has been forwarded for review.

Chief Beere planned a briefing after a heavy police response in Webster near the 1800 block of 89th Avenue; investigators were seen processing the scene.

Alameda warns of a targeted email scam that included a fake $5,600 invoice and wire instructions. City staff say verify requests with city offices before paying.

Two traffic stops in Hercules on Friday led to arrests after officers say they found drugs packaged for sale and a loaded stolen handgun.

State and federal agencies warn that unauthorized drones over wildfires can ground air support, delay drops and endanger firefighting crews. Officials say keep drones grounded.

A man died after a late-night altercation at his Wilson Court home in Antioch; police detained a 47-year-old resident as detectives investigate.

A Richmond traffic stop turned up four illegal firearms, three converted to full automatic, and a cache of extended magazines, police say.

Oakland police say a homicide investigation is underway after a Thursday morning shooting near 18th and Wood streets left one person dead. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

DEA San Francisco warns counterfeit pills containing cychlorphine — a potent new synthetic opioid — have been spotted locally. Officials urge naloxone and caution.

Attorney General Rob Bonta says testing older sexual‑assault kits helped solve multi‑jurisdiction cold cases and led to an arrest. He’s urging agencies to audit and report untested kits before July 1, 2026.

A stolen UPS truck led to an early‑morning standoff with Fremont police near Auto Mall Parkway, drawing SWAT negotiators and road closures.

A person was found Wednesday near Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley; police said foul play was not immediately suspected and the coroner is investigating.

Contra Costa prosecutors used a new state law to secure the county’s first felony conviction against a man who paid for sex from a trafficked 16‑year‑old; he received jail time and probation.