San Pablo Police are investigating a shooting on Rumrill Boulevard that left one man dead and another critically injured, with suspects remaining unidentified.

California State Parks announces controlled burns in Mount Diablo State Park to reduce wildfire risks and support ecosystem health between Jan 15 and Mar 15; timing depends on weather and air quality.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District's wildfire mitigation efforts are hindered by delays and regulatory challenges from California State Parks, leading to reduced accomplishments and high compliance costs.

A 42-year-old woman was shot while sitting in her parked car in West Oakland. Police recovered shell casings and are asking the public for video or tips.

The EPA says it will propose a federal limit for perchlorate in tap water after a court order. The agency argues few systems are affected, but testing and public comment will follow.

Oakland’s City Council rewrote meeting rules to move major hearings into earlier hours. Supporters call it efficiency; critics say it risks silencing working people.

A 156-room Courtyard near Oakland Airport sold for $12.5M — about 63% below last year’s county assessment, underscoring continued stress in the Bay Area hotel market.

Ex-teacher Nicholas Moseby was sentenced to 3 years, 8 months in prison for child exploitation and abuse, and must register as a sex offender for life.

Cotopaxi’s Fourth Street shop was temporarily closed after thieves drove a pickup through the storefront and took more than $20,000 in merchandise, police say.

A Kwik Serve employee was shot during an early‑morning robbery; police arrested a 16‑year‑old and continue to search for a second masked suspect. Detectives are asking for tips.

93-year-old Richard Hocking faces a murder charge with firearm use for his wife's death in Fremont, as Fremont Police investigate the isolated incident.

An 11-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the head in an Antioch apartment complex parking lot during a shooting incident, and is now in stable condition.

Samuel Merritt University moved into a new 10‑story City Center campus in downtown Oakland on Monday, bringing new simulation labs and thousands of students to the core. City leaders say the project will anchor downtown recovery and expand the local health workforce.