Oakland firefighters tackled a significant fire in an unoccupied Chinatown building, implementing defensive operations to contain it. The cause is under investigation; previously, the site had other fires. No injuries reported.

Hayward Police made an arrest for drug and weapons violations after a traffic stop near a school, finding marijuana, a digital scale, bags, and unregistered firearms.

A speed contest on State Route 84 in California ended in a fatal crash, with a driver killed after their Honda Civic was struck by a racing Lexus. The GMC Sierra involved fled, and CHP Dublin seeks public assistance.

Northern California Safeway workers, led by UFCW Local 5, may strike over wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits, with over 95% in favor amid ongoing contract negotiations.

Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire in Antioch, which spread to 10 acres and threatened materials at a construction storage, but caused no structural damage or serious injuries.

Former bishop Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to defrauding California churches, admitting to using their properties to secure loans for personal gain.

Livermore Police arrested Jesus Andrade for a drive-by shooting that injured one, with charges including shooting from a vehicle and assault with a firearm. The incident is suspected to be gang-related.

Richmond Police warn of sexual battery incidents in Point Richmond; suspect is a black male, 40-50 years old. Public advised to stay alert and report suspicious activity.

Two Berkeley activists armed with superglue just turned grocery shopping into a legal battlefield. Now Trader Joe's is fighting back with restraining orders and the gloves are officially off.

Newark police arrested a Hayward individual for a mail order theft scam after a resident reported suspicious activity involving misdelivered packages and unauthorized credit card charges.

Governor Newsom signed SB 846, bolstering wage theft protections for California farmworkers, as introduced by Senator McNerney. The law strengthens existing legislation to ensure laborers are fairly compensated.

Contra Costa County plans a prescribed burn in Hunsaker Canyon on July 16 for wildfire prevention, part of the Lafayette-Walnut Creek project. Residents should expect smoke and avoid calling 911.

Teenagers aged 15 and 16 were arrested in Livermore after an alleged robbery and car chase that started in Pleasanton, with a third suspect still at large.