The Hayward Public Library is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its downtown branch with activities like art exhibits and live music on Sept. 14. The library highlights Hayward's infrastructural improvements funded by Measure C.

A Concord man was arrested after a CHP K9 unit found nearly 100 pounds of meth in his van during a traffic stop.

Sheriff's detectives raided a recycling center and a home, seizing 700 catalytic converters and 1,100 lbs of copper wire. Two suspects were arrested in San Pablo, and one at the center.

Two men were arrested for a series of ATM robberies in Brentwood and Antioch after a coordinated police effort.

The article describes a unique $2.698 million home in Oakland with a 1,000-square-foot glass terrace, renovated interiors, and stunning views of the San Francisco Bay.

Oakland Police seek help identifying a suspect in a June 23 homicide involving a shooting on 44th Street, where one victim died. Images of a person and a Mercedes-Benz SUV were released.

Residents reported gunfire from a road altercation in American Canyon on September 9, with no injuries but a parked car hit by a stray bullet. Police seek public help.

California's Attorney General pushes for mandatory social media warning labels to address youth mental health concerns, alongside 41 other states' attorneys general.

Four suspects were caught after a high-speed chase in Oakland when CHP noticed a suspicious car, which led to the discovery of firearms, including stolen and ghost guns.

Red Bay Coffee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing COVID-19 impacts, legal issues, and financial struggles, with assets of $251,000 against $3.3 million liabilities.

An inmate died in custody at the West County Detention Facility, sparking an investigation by local authorities to determine the circumstances of his demise.

Two men face multiple felony charges, including embezzlement and grand theft, for stealing over $100,000 in merchandise from Home Depot, with potential prison sentences of up to 7 years.

Bartavelle Cafe in Berkeley, known for its connection to Chez Panisse, might close on September 15 due to financial struggles, with the owners publicly thanking their community and seeking support for staff.