A Bay Point traffic stop turned into a chase onto I‑680 that ended in Benicia. STARR3 and the sheriff’s J‑Team, with CHP spike strips, arrested the suspect.

BART credits a braking fix and ending wet‑weather slow orders for recent on‑time gains; the agency says a Sept–Dec update is due later this month.

A lender has moved to foreclose on Blackhawk Plaza after months of tenant departures and stalled openings, leaving Danville’s shopping hub in limbo.

Oakland police say eight people were arrested in a targeted human‑trafficking sweep; the department says 45 arrests have been made so far this year.

Sen. Alex Padilla introduced two bills that would send federal money to water recycling, canal repairs and farm pilot projects across California.

Descendants of Sidney and Irene Dearing sued Piedmont this week, alleging a 1924 condemnation was used to force their family from the home. The complaint seeks damages, restitution and an official apology.

A Hong Kong–style cafe in Richmond's Target plaza is drawing regulars with claypot rice and brisket soup, and most dishes cost $10.75 or less.

Hercules police say a Rodeo man has been arrested after a string of residential burglaries that left residents missing tools and high‑end bicycles.

Union leaders converged in Sacramento and told Gov. Gavin Newsom their 2028 backing depends on his AI policy, citing his veto of SB 7 and demanding enforceable worker protections.

A Spare the Air Alert bans wood burning across nine Bay Area counties this Thursday as officials warn of elevated fine-particle pollution. Exemptions and fines apply.

After a 2024 spike, California’s average auto premium fell about 8% in 2025 to roughly $2,309, though big city gaps mean not everyone saw savings.

A Hayward bicyclist struck in Oakland’s Chinatown on Dec. 27 died of his injuries on Jan. 11, police say. Investigators are seeking video and tips.

CHP says a fake-license-plate stop in Oakland ended with a parolee arrested after officers found a loaded 'ghost gun' with an extended magazine.