Richmond firefighters extinguished a fire at the vacant Mira Flores property, as volunteers cleaned nearby Greenbelt Park. No injuries were reported, and the site is earmarked for development including senior housing.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office marks the 30th anniversary of Jenny Lin's unsolved murder, urging the public to help solve the case with a $200,000 reward.

Mule Creek State Prison officials are investigating the death of Longeno Jones as a homicide; his cellmate is in restrictive housing during the probe.

The remains of WWII airman Thomas V. Kelly Jr. have been repatriated to the Bay Area 81 years after his death, thanks to efforts by Project Recover and the DPAA. He will receive a Memorial Day funeral with full honors.

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell seeks to revise high-speed pursuit policy, proposing scrapping the 50 mph limit rule. Views on the changes are mixed, with some support and criticism from the community and civil rights groups.

The US Coast Guard warns against illegal charter operations, emphasizing safety concerns and the importance of verifying the legitimacy of boating excursions.

Eikon Therapeutics is laying off 55 employees due to federal funding cuts and a downturn in biotech investments, impacting various roles but leaving core clinical programs intact.

Oakland moved 70 homeless individuals from an encampment to interim housing at Mandela House, using funds from a state grant. The city also cleaned up the site and plans to convert the housing into Permanent Supportive Housing.

Sasha Velour brings "The Big Reveal Live Show!" to Berkeley Repertory Theatre, featuring lip-syncs, storytelling, and video art, showcasing her narrative style and drag's rich heritage.

An arrest was made in connection to an April 17th shooting in Castro Valley Boulevard, where initially a BB gun and then firearms were used. Alameda County Sheriff's Office seized illegal weapons and drugs from the suspect, Donovan Wright.

Two drivers died in a head-on collision on SR-4 in Brentwood, involving a reckless Acura and a Nissan which caught fire, leading to a hazmat situation.

A shooting in Antioch hospitalizes a man; police investigate the isolated incident without revealing further details.

The Port of Oakland commits to purchasing renewable energy certificates from EBMUD, boosting its sustainability efforts with an agreement starting July 1, 2025.