Rapper Saafir from the Bay Area has died at 54. Former groupmate Xzibit announced his passing in Oakland, which followed health struggles including spinal cancer.

A child in Alameda County is being observed for a possible, but unlikely, bird flu infection with all close contacts testing negative, as public health officials remain vigilant.

The Port of Oakland continues to be a leader in U.S. agricultural exports, moving 235,899 TEUs worth $8.5 billion, with a strong infrastructure supporting its refrigerated export volume.

Livermore Police, with aid from Alameda County Sheriff and Dublin Police, arrested two suspects after a high-speed chase post an Ulta Beauty store heist.

A chase involving two stolen cars in Concord ended in a crash with minor injuries. The Concord Police arrested the suspects after a pursuit; no pursuit was ongoing at the collision time.

The Antioch Police reported two connected shootings flagged by ShotSpotter alerts. The first incident involved a drive-by shooting with no injuries; a victim from the second shooting later appeared at a hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

El Cerrito Police seek help in identifying a suspect in a sexual battery case against a sight and hearing impaired woman, asking locals to check their security footage for leads.

Alameda County voters have ousted District Attorney Pamela Price and Mayor Sheng Thao in a recall, with Price conceding defeat and interim leadership expected.

The LLNL and NNSA launched El Capitan, the world's most robust supercomputer, with a 1.742 exaFLOP performance, supporting the mission of maintaining the US nuclear arsenal.

Bay Area police arrested two suspects, Daesharee Logan and Marquis Lewis, after a high-speed chase ended in a marsh; they were linked to a series of retail thefts.

Remains of WWII airman, 2nd Lt. Thomas V. Kelly Jr., have been identified 80 years after his B-24 bomber was shot down. His return honors his service and provides closure to his family and community.

Northern California is set to experience an atmospheric river, bringing heavy rainfall and potential flooding across the region, particularly in the North Bay midweek.

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle on SR-185, with CHP Hayward confirming the incident and seeking witnesses. An investigation is ongoing.