Safeway is closing its Jackson St. store in Hayward due to the lease expiring and plans to relocate the 76 affected employees. The company emphasizes continued commitment to the community with its nearby Foothill Boulevard store.

A USPS letter carrier was robbed in Alameda, California, on May 13, 2025; a $150,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction.

Dublin man Courtney Alford was arrested for burglary at a sorority house, with evidence of premeditation and theft. He also faces charges for firearms and ammunition possession.

A major drug and firearm bust in East Oakland by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office resulted in the arrest of William Mustain and the seizure of narcotics, weapons, and cash.

Blue Bottle will open a Mission Rock café next Monday at 300 Toni Stone Crossing, joining a growing roster of waterfront eateries. The outpost will run morning-to-afternoon hours for neighborhood and office crowds.

Federal filings say a Danville event planner and others used Super Bowl tickets and a prepaid “bank” of gift cards to steer which wines appeared on California grocery shelves. The charges connect producers, a major distributor and retail buyers.

Caltrain’s new scenario planning lays out possible elimination of weekend service, hourly trains, early shutdowns and the closure of many stations if funding gaps persist.

Oakland's Morcom Rose Garden was hit by thieves, leading to the loss of 51 rose bushes and thousands in damages, stirring frustration among volunteers and local officials.

A person was shot Wednesday night at the Claudia Court complex in Antioch and was taken to a hospital; police call it isolated and are searching for a suspect.

The death of 72-year-old Yolanda Ramirez following police interaction in Brentwood is under investigation, with allegations of police misconduct and negligence. An independent inquiry and a potential lawsuit are underway.

Berkeley Police are looking for 57-year-old Bashir Latify, at risk due to his physical and mental condition. He was last seen near Carleton St. and Shattuck Ave. wearing a navy-blue jacket and blue sweatpants, possibly heading to Hayward.

Fremont Police Department reported the arrest of Christopher Britton, a Fairfield resident, for a series of school burglaries in the Bay Area, after a multi-county investigation.

The Brentwood Police face allegations of misconduct after Yolanda Ramirez, 72, died following her arrest. Her family claims mistreatment by the police led to her death and has filed a wrongful death claim.