Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a 1.5% recycling fee (capped at $15) on products with non‑removable batteries. Officials say proceeds will fund safer collection and recycling.

Ruby Lou's, a new dining and entertainment venue, is set to open in Walnut Creek, offering a mix of arcade games, retro decor, and an eclectic menu catering to both families and adults.

The family of Yolanda Ramirez sues Brentwood police, alleging her death was caused by excessive force during her arrest, leading to a skull fracture and other injuries.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office posted a plea for help on social media to solve the 1979 murder of Frances Rash, appealing for information on the cold case.

An Oakland designer has been charged with human trafficking, pimping and pandering after a woman told police he controlled her sex work and kept roughly $240,000.

A car crashed into Oakland’s Lightning’s Boxing Club, causing significant damage. The driver fled, and the club is fundraising for repairs and to support youth programs.

A car drove into Lightning’s Boxing Club on MacArthur Boulevard, damaging a ring the owner says hosted George Foreman. The gym is assessing repairs as Oakland police investigate.

San Francisco Business Times found the Bay Area’s largest year‑end stock sale was about $4 billion in biotech, as local drug developers leaned on secondary offerings to raise cash. Terns was among the biggest raises in December.

Romaine Morgan was fatally shot by Brentwood police during a suspected DUI stop after he allegedly reached for a rifle. The incident is under investigation.

A federal judge approved a $10M settlement after regulators said Disney mislabeled kids' YouTube videos, allowing data collection. The order forces a review program and new safeguards for video tags.

CHP Dublin seeks public help after a black Chevrolet Camaro evaded an officer at over 100 mph on I-580, obscuring its license plate during the pursuit.

A 31-year-old man was shot multiple times Tuesday night in East Oakland after a confrontation on 87th Avenue; investigators recovered shell casings and are seeking witnesses.

One of Elon Musk's attorneys signs discovery briefs by day and runs Clown Cardio classes in LA by night. His dual life has crept into the Musk v. Altman discovery fight.