The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Alameda County DA are suing Radius Recycling for environmental and safety infractions, including a major 2023 fire, seeking penalties and an injunction against unsafe practices.

The oldest building in San Ramon, the Harlan House, was severely damaged by a fire. The owner had faced bureaucratic delays in restoring the building. Arson is suspected and investigations are ongoing.

Oakland firefighters tackled a significant fire in an unoccupied Chinatown building, implementing defensive operations to contain it. The cause is under investigation; previously, the site had other fires. No injuries reported.

Hayward Police made an arrest for drug and weapons violations after a traffic stop near a school, finding marijuana, a digital scale, bags, and unregistered firearms.

A speed contest on State Route 84 in California ended in a fatal crash, with a driver killed after their Honda Civic was struck by a racing Lexus. The GMC Sierra involved fled, and CHP Dublin seeks public assistance.

Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire in Antioch, which spread to 10 acres and threatened materials at a construction storage, but caused no structural damage or serious injuries.

Former bishop Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to defrauding California churches, admitting to using their properties to secure loans for personal gain.

Livermore Police arrested Jesus Andrade for a drive-by shooting that injured one, with charges including shooting from a vehicle and assault with a firearm. The incident is suspected to be gang-related.

Richmond Police warn of sexual battery incidents in Point Richmond; suspect is a black male, 40-50 years old. Public advised to stay alert and report suspicious activity.

Newark police arrested a Hayward individual for a mail order theft scam after a resident reported suspicious activity involving misdelivered packages and unauthorized credit card charges.

Teenagers aged 15 and 16 were arrested in Livermore after an alleged robbery and car chase that started in Pleasanton, with a third suspect still at large.

A 2-alarm house fire on Lake Oneida St in Fremont is being investigated after injuring one adult and displacing two families. Firefighters limited spread, and community support is aiding the affected.

Police arrested a man who fled during a curfew stop at MLK Regional Park, finding brass knuckles and drug paraphernalia on him. He faces multiple charges.