Humphry Slocombe opened a new store in Concord and offered free scoops with a charity drive for Project Open Hand. The boutique is known for unique flavors and has multiple Bay Area locations.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his Vice Presidential pick for his independent White House bid in Oakland, causing speculation and potential impacts on the race against Biden and Trump.

An autopsy indicates no foul play in the death of a man found in Antioch, but the cause remains unclear. The Police Department continues investigating the incident.

A joint Oakland police and DEA operation seized drugs, tobacco, and firearms from an Oakland smoke shop, with no arrests made but potential charges pending.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert offering tips to avoid tax fraud and recommended reporting scams, using free filing resources, and verifying tax preparers' credentials.

An elderly laundromat worker was attacked by two customers in Oakland; the incident was captured on video, leading to one assailant being cited by police.

In-N-Out closed its only Oakland location after 18 years due to increased neighborhood crime, with concerns for safety overriding continued operations. The company offered staff transfers or severance and vows ongoing community support.

Caltrans announces lane closures on SR-13 and SR-24 near Oakland for a wildfire risk reduction project, involving tree and shrubbery removal, from April to August.

The Posey Tube in East Bay will be closed for overnight repairs on two consecutive nights, impacting commuters between Alameda and Oakland. Caltrans advises using detours.

Antioch Police found a 38-year-old man's body in a creek, prompting a suspicious death investigation with an autopsy pending and few details released.

An Oakland man, Ramello Darryl Randle, was convicted of murdering the mother of his child and attempting to murder her friend, following a trial disrupted by his own courtroom violence.

Several Bay Area men were arrested in "Operation Broken Heart" for child exploitation, including a former teacher, with Contra Costa authorities charging them with various felonies.

Oakland police tactically arrested five juveniles linked to a series of robberies and carjackings after tracking them via helicopter. The suspects are in custody and the OPD is investigating the crimes.