An Antioch man faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse material and was found with illegal fireworks; he remains in custody with a hearing set for December 9th.

A federal judge overturned a bankruptcy court's judgment against Oakland regarding a coal company dispute, which previously threatened the city with large liabilities.

Police in Vacaville uncovered a fraud and narcotics ring after investigating a theft of medications, leading to the arrest of two suspects with criminal records.

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.

Two Homeland Security investigators served a subpoena at Cherryland Elementary; Hayward officials say the district accepted the subpoena but did not release records. The visit came after federal activity that prompted Oakland school lockdowns.

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.

Debate ensues in Fremont over a proposed 13-acre sports complex with a cricket field, raising concerns about noise and property damage while supporters cite the sport's growing local popularity.

UC Berkeley quietly closed its Multicultural Community Center this summer, student staff say, and administrators are now conducting a policy review while programs move elsewhere on campus.

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.

The City of Hercules celebrates its 125th anniversary with a tree lighting event, inviting public participation in holiday festivities and community giving.