Hayward Police seek community help to solve the unsolved homicide of Erick Portillo from August 2023, releasing video footage of suspects and encouraging tips to their hotline.

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle on SR-242 in Concord, with the CHP investigating the non-alcohol-related fatal accident.

Oakland Council President Nikki Bas claims a tightly contended victory in the Alameda County supervisor race, while the city's political landscape faces uncertainty with Mayor Thao's recall.

CHP Oakland officers arrested an individual and recovered a loaded firearm after a car chase involving a Honda Odyssey on I-580. The pursuit ended with one suspect detained and another at large.

Vacaville police detain Matthew Fraticelli during a traffic stop, discovering a rifle and an active felony warrant, potentially linking him to a Fairfield shooting.

Felony charges are filed against two individuals for vehicle theft and a high-speed chase in Concord that resulted in a collision and traffic disruption.

La Perla, a popular Puerto Rican restaurant in Oakland, is closing down but will reopen in Castro Valley. Owner Chef Ortiz is relocating despite health challenges and aims to maintain the eatery's legacy.

The Oakland Police reported arrests in two cases: a juvenile shooting and an armed robbery, with the recovery of firearms and an ongoing commitment to reducing violence.

Livermore Police arrested 61-year-old Richard Berg after finding a meth pipe in his car and seizing 43 grams of fentanyl, indicating intent to distribute.

A child in California with a mild suspected case of H5N1 bird flu is recovering, with the risk of transmission deemed low by the CDC. No additional H5N1 cases were found in close contacts.

The Port of Oakland receives a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade its terminals for accommodating larger vessels.

A 10-year-old girl in Antioch, Aliyah, thwarted a carjacking while her mom was at a florist, punching the intruder and forcing him to flee. The police commended her bravery.

The EPA fined Oakland-based AB&I $274,000 for Clean Air Act violations, leading to the facility's 2022 shutdown due to unfiltered emissions and monitoring lapses.