Pleasanton Police arrested a man for storage unit burglaries after finding stolen items at his residence. They advise using strong locks on units and reporting suspicious activity.

Livermore police conducted a DUI checkpoint, arresting two drivers, with support from Pleasanton PD, MADD, and volunteers. They emphasize the importance of preventing impaired driving and public safety.

An early-morning fire burned an abandoned building south of Gilman and Second Street in Berkeley; crews forced open a gate and had the blaze mostly knocked down by dawn.

Four people were shot Saturday in East Oakland; two juvenile suspects are in custody and police are asking residents for video or tips.

A man was critically wounded in a late‑night stabbing near the Nellie Hannon Gateway supportive‑housing building in Emeryville; police are investigating.

A suspect triggered a fire alarm and assaulted a security guard at the Comfort Inn in Antioch, fled, and was fatally struck by a DA investigator's vehicle.

Fremont's Jack's Brewing Company will close on New Year's Eve after more than two decades. Owners say rising costs and major repairs made the business unsustainable.

A puppy named Gwen suffered a severe ear injury after a rubber band was found embedded, the shelter says. Antioch Animal Services is asking the public for tips.

Oakland Police rescued two juveniles from human trafficking and are working to combat exploitation, urging public reporting and offering a hotline for assistance.

Berkeley’s long-running food pantry will stop distributing groceries at the end of January after merger talks collapsed, leaving volunteers racing to fill the gap.

A major medical emergency briefly closed Fruitvale BART Monday morning, halting Green Line trains and prompting transfers and a bus bridge.

An interactive Chronicle database compiles thousands of California inspection reports and flags possible patient-harm incidents. What Bay Area patients should know before choosing care.

San Francisco fire officials are investigating a lieutenant after Instagram posts that appeared to cheer a recent ICE operation. The posts were removed after reporters sought comment.