A dog died of heatstroke on a Pleasanton apartment balcony, police ruled the death accidental, no prior animal welfare calls, and urged community vigilance in extreme heat.

Fremont PD is investigating a homicide on Grimmer Boulevard after reports of gunfire, a male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Former Union City trucking firm employee, Darinder S. Dyal, faces over 150 felony counts for allegedly embezzling $4.3 million, laundering money, and committing perjury.

A suspect has been arrested for a shooting behind a Rite Aid in Antioch, where two were injured. Prior altercations between the suspect and the male victim may have fueled the incident. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.

The Justice Department ensures fair treatment for non-English speakers in Alameda County, improving language access with ACSO under civil rights laws.

A teenage driver in Oakley caused a serious crash while fleeing police, injuring several people, including himself and a woman who needed to be extricated from her vehicle.

In Vacaville, a 25-year-old is critically injured after a hit-and-run incident. Suspect Nathaniel James was arrested on DUI and felony charges, with police seeking additional information.

Two individuals face felony charges for allegedly stealing an elderly person's purse at an Albany Target, as reported by Alameda County DA Pamela Price.

A dog died from heatstroke on an apartment balcony in Pleasanton, with police and animal services responding too late to save it. An investigation is underway.

California enacts new laws to enforce water rights, label pesticides on seeds, and increase penalties for tobacco sales to minors, as signed by Governor Newsom.

The Port of Oakland reported a 5.4% rise in container volume in August, with imports up by 14.9% while exports slightly declined by 5.5%. The port expects a strong final quarter.

DNA evidence leads to the 23-year prison sentence of Desante Blake for the 2007 homicide of Larry Abercrombie Sr., as Pittsburg Police announce the closing of the case.

A 66-year-old man died in a Union City residential fire; a 33-year-old man was arrested. Police are investigating the case and seeking public assistance.