Concord Police responded to a report of a gun in a suspicious car near local schools, leading to a lockdown and alcohol-related arrests, but no weapon found. Increased police presence is expected at the schools.

A court criticized Radius Recycling and its execs for delaying their criminal hearing regarding an Oakland fire; they face environmental charges and hefty fines.

Felony charges were announced by the Alameda County DA against three vendors for organized retail theft, involving over $348,000 in stolen goods from area retailers.

Chef Intu-On Kornnawong has departed from the Michelin-recognized Jo's Modern Thai in Oakland, citing differences in vision with her business partner.

The Port of Oakland received a $322 million EPA grant for zero-emission cargo handling, the largest Bay Area funding for emission reduction, with overall infrastructure upgrades valued at over half a billion dollars.

Livermore Police arrested two individuals for drug possession after pulling over a vehicle with expired tags and finding methamphetamine and fentanyl.

A habitual indecent exposure offender with seven arrests has been committed to a state hospital for 24 months, as announced by the Martinez Police Department.

El Cerrito Police Department conducted a six-hour sting operation on October 25 to address retail theft, arresting six individuals from various Bay Area cities for alleged shoplifting.

Contra Costa County Fire crews extinguished a multi-family house attic fire in Pleasant Hill, with no injuries reported. The fire was likely caused by plumbing work. Red Cross is aiding the displaced families.

Concord Police captured a suspect after a car chase and foot pursuit led to the discovery of a loaded pistol. The individual faces firearm charges and the incident highlights police efforts to tackle gun crime.

A child was fatally struck by a vehicle in Fremont. The accident is under investigation, with no signs of driver impairment. It's Fremont's eleventh fatal traffic incident of the year.

Tilden Regional Park's South Park Drive is closed to vehicles from Nov 1 to Mar 31, 2025, for newt migration, allowing safe crossing for the amphibians.

BART collaborates with The Unity Council to unveil new murals at Fruitvale Station, coinciding with the Día de los Muertos Festival in Oakland, a culturally rich event featuring music and altars.