A judge refused to split two 2022 murder counts against a Martinez man, keeping the alleged Fairfield and Suisun City killings together in Solano County court. The decision preserves special-circumstance and firearm enhancements that could add decades behind bars.

Video shows an Oakland mail carrier yelling 'move' and nearly running down a man walking his dog at Broadway and 27th. The recorder filed a complaint and USPS says it will investigate.

Berkeley's Black Student Union says racist graffiti at Clark Kerr and a social-media photo prompted multiple conduct reports and demands for accountability from campus officials.

A 61-year-old man was shot Wednesday night after leaving a store on International Boulevard; he drove to a hospital and is stable while police investigate.

After an FBI briefing in Oakland, families learned investigators believe three Bay Area disappearances may be connected to human trafficking.

A coordinated string of smash-and-grab burglaries hit seven Berkeley cafes overnight, including the original Peet's. Police say the incidents unfolded in about 30 minutes and the investigation is ongoing.

Patchy fog and leftover showers slow Oakland's Wednesday morning commute. Warmer, drier weather builds into the weekend.

Newark police say a 29‑year‑old Milpitas man died after a motorcycle struck a traffic island and signal at Cedar & Stevenson; alcohol may have been involved.

An Oakland man accepted a plea and was sentenced to three years for his role in the Lake Merritt Juneteenth shooting that wounded more than a dozen people.

Cal’s athletic spending topped $165 million in 2024-25, producing a $24M shortfall despite record donations and one‑time payments.

An 18-year-old agreed to a six-year prison term after pleading no contest to assault in an El Cerrito trail attack; sentencing is set for March 11, 2026.

An Oakland mother is pressing for answers after her 12-year-old was struck and dragged under a car on Christmas; the driver fled and no arrest has been announced.

A man was found shot and killed Monday night on Bethel Island's Dutch Slough Road. Contra Costa homicide detectives have opened an investigation and are asking for tips.