The Richmond Police Department reported a series of crimes between February 26 and March 3, including gunfire detection, auto burglary, hit-and-run, and attempted carjacking.

Two women were arrested for stealing over $6,300 in merchandise from an Ulta store in Brentwood after Hercules Police located them in a rental car. They admitted to the theft and selling the items.

The first West Nile virus-positive mosquito of 2024 was found in Union City, Alameda County, prompting increased mosquito control efforts in the area.

Smash-and-grab robberies are increasing in Oakland, prompting the Oakland Police Department to issue a public safety advisory, urge vigilance, and deploy extra officers. However, burglaries in the city have decreased significantly.

Oakland joins the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative to boost urban innovation and black business growth with a focus on eco-friendly development and economic empowerment.

BART announces a weekend of service disruptions for track repairs, with free buses replacing trains between Richmond and El Cerrito del Norte. Delays of up to 20 minutes are expected.

Berkeley Police seek help to find at-risk missing man, Frank Hill, last seen at 1606 Alcatraz Ave. around 1:00 am on March 13. He's a 76-year-old black male wearing dark clothes. Public tips are crucial for his safe return.

Officers in Brentwood found a loaded, un-serialized firearm during a traffic stop, resulting in the arrest of Daekaylah Little and Louis Quinn from Antioch.

Authorities are searching for Kardai Burse, a 17-year-old who went missing in Hayward over the weekend. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with "Women Scare Me."

Police in Pinole arrested two suspects with burglary tools in a car outside a bank; they were on parole or probation and are now facing multiple charges.

Gunfire in San Lorenzo prompts police investigation; homeowner escapes injury after property targeted. Suspects fled and authorities seek public's help.

Oakley, California, police arrested minors driving stolen vehicles and an armed man over one weekend, attributing youth crime to media influence and a lack of supportive home structures.

A 57-year-old man was arrested by Fremont police for a grand theft of over $5,000 worth of purses from a retail store, after a community camera system helped track him down.