A former finance manager was sentenced to 27 months after prosecutors say she stole more than $1.6 million from a Walnut Creek youth charity. Restitution will be set later.

Three multiagency sweeps in November removed more than 58,000 illegal cannabis plants across Lancaster, Hayward and Harbor City, officials say.

A morning blast in Ashland set off a multi‑alarm blaze on East Lewelling Boulevard; crews reported possible injuries and heavy damage. Investigators are on scene.

A nonpartisan report warns California could face a more than $1.8B shortfall next year as cap‑and‑trade receipts fall short of new fixed spending rules. Lawmakers may have to trim programs or shift costs.

The Alameda County DA faces backlash after moving to dismiss a manslaughter case against ex-officer Fletcher for shooting Steven Taylor; experts cite self-defense.

UC Berkeley's Schmidt Center released Kigali Sim, a tool aiding UN policymakers to enforce environmental regulations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through data-driven simulations.

Oakland HCD committed $63.5M to five projects that will build 325 affordable homes, including nearly 100 units for people exiting homelessness.

East Bay woman, Carrie Lynn Grant, was sentenced to 27 months for embezzling over $1.6 million from a charity.

Livermore Police arrested two juveniles linked to a spate of vehicle thefts, aided by regional law enforcement collaboration.

Erik Salas was arrested in San Lorenzo for drug trafficking, with over 50 lbs of meth, counterfeit pills, drugs, cash, body armor, and ghost guns seized.

Yerba Madre has relocated its headquarters from Sonoma County into Oakland’s Tapscott Building, signing a roughly 16,719-square-foot lease that boosts Uptown office activity.

San Ramon's beloved Brass Door will shut its current location over the holidays after nearly 80 years when its lease could not be renewed.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.