FEMA processing delays left Berkeley covering an $836,000 gap for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center renovation, forcing scaled‑back work and local fund shifts.

Authorities seek tips in the 1988 cold case murder of mechanic Kenneth Jeffery, who was fatally shot in his car in San Leandro. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance.

A man named Josue Cornejo was fatally shot in Richmond; police are seeking help to identify a person of interest caught on video related to the incident.

Volunteers at Berkeley High are urging donations on Giving Tuesday to keep tutoring, college access and wellness programs afloat amid budget shortfalls and frozen grants.

A man was shot in the 1700 block of 28th Avenue and later died at a hospital. Oakland homicide detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

Santa Clara’s assistant city manager, Chuck Baker, will leave by year-end — before the Super Bowl and months before World Cup matches. The timing raises staffing and ethics questions as the city accelerates event preparations.

EBRPD's preliminary plan would remake 20 acres of Berkeley shoreline with a beach, promenade and bike area; the design is estimated at $25M but construction still needs funding and permits.

San Ramon Police are investigating a fatal collision on Crow Canyon Road involving a Ford Bronco and a Tesla Model 3, which resulted in the death of a 41-year-old woman. Suspect Badal Dholaria was arrested for DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

A Bay Area‑led petition launches a third attempt to undo Prop. 19's inheritance reassessments, arguing heirs are being hit with steep tax increases in high‑cost counties.

Vacaville neighborhood was awakened by gunfire; police found casings and a damaged home but no injuries. Suspects are at large; the incident is not seen as an ongoing threat.

Alameda launches the 12 Days of Alameda campaign to support local businesses during the holiday season, with themed shopping days, giveaways, and community engagement.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta ordered Oakland fundraising platform Flipcause to halt operations after regulators say it delayed roughly $500,000 in donations. The order demands a full accounting and could free funds for struggling nonprofits.

A UC Berkeley student, George Salinas, drowned at an off-campus fraternity party, leading to repercussions for the fraternity and a focus on safety at college events.