Chief Beere planned a briefing after a heavy police response in Webster near the 1800 block of 89th Avenue; investigators were seen processing the scene.

Alameda warns of a targeted email scam that included a fake $5,600 invoice and wire instructions. City staff say verify requests with city offices before paying.

Berkeley favorite Noor Indian Fusion Kitchen is moving into 100 Brannan on the Embarcadero and will occupy the former Socialite space under owner‑chef Nity Jaiswal. The waterfront outpost promises the restaurant’s spice‑forward, home‑style cooking in a patio‑ready setting.

Two traffic stops in Hercules on Friday led to arrests after officers say they found drugs packaged for sale and a loaded stolen handgun.

Hundreds of gallons of jet fuel spilled onto the OAK ramp and into a storm drain that flows to San Francisco Bay. Crews are containing the leak while specialists work the cleanup.

Meekland Avenue will be closed at the San Lorenzo Creek bridge from June 8, 2026 to April 23, 2027 for a full replacement. Local access and emergency routes will be maintained.

A new University of West Alabama analysis finds California metros dominate the nation's highest-paying spots for registered nurses, with San Jose at the top. The report uses BLS data showing a big jump in RN pay since 2019.

State and federal agencies warn that unauthorized drones over wildfires can ground air support, delay drops and endanger firefighting crews. Officials say keep drones grounded.

Measure C would give many small Oakland businesses a one‑year break from the city's gross‑receipts tax; the question appears on the June 2, 2026 ballot.

A man died after a late-night altercation at his Wilson Court home in Antioch; police detained a 47-year-old resident as detectives investigate.

A Richmond traffic stop turned up four illegal firearms, three converted to full automatic, and a cache of extended magazines, police say.

Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is suddenly uncertain after a 37-45 season. Owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy are weighing internal assistants and outside candidates.

BART and the City of Hayward are lining up developers for a transit‑oriented, mixed‑use project at Hayward Station; community open houses and a survey close May 15.