Oakland wakes to morning fog and a Coastal Flood Advisory through noon Sunday. Beaches remain dangerous with large surf through Monday.

A Bay Area pastor hit by a federal agent during protests has filed a federal tort claim seeking $5 million and attached a photo to the filing.

The state RIPA board’s new report analyzes 5.1 million stops and finds persistent racial and housing disparities. It ties profiling to public‑safety harms and offers nine recommendations.

High tides could push minor flooding into low-lying bayshore areas; dangerous sneaker waves and strong rip currents are expected through Monday morning.

A new LLNL–UC Irvine model shows how clustered ignitions can merge into megafires, a shift that could change firefighter strategy and grid planning.

A mayor‑appointed working group urges Oakland to shift to a strong‑mayor charter while adding council safeguards and public review.

Rialto filed to foreclose on Tribune Tower, 405 14th and 1500 Broadway after a $111M loan default; a receiver reports severe disrepair and unpaid taxes.

Two men face charges for a triple homicide in East Oakland, with Darrell Tatmon accused of murder and Angelo Lemelle Pharr facing gun-related felonies.

Police in Oakland detained an individual found with a loaded gun after responding to a report of an armed person asleep in a car. The person surrendered peacefully, and the OPD continues to investigate the incident.

The state high court ruled that pot crumbs in cars don’t automatically allow searches; a rolled joint can still count as an open container under a new three-part test.

Tim Simmons, a 17‑year RPD veteran, is Richmond's new police chief and has prioritized hiring, neighborhood policing and a review of license‑plate reader data.

Fremont police say K-9 Rusty found a loaded handgun hidden in a car stopped on Mission Boulevard. Detectives say the vehicle is linked to two recent firearm incidents.

A second-floor Alameda apartment caught fire on the 100 block of Corpus Christi Road; no injuries were reported and Oakland units helped cover the city.