Police in San Pablo confiscated unregistered firearms from two felons within an hour; one from a man experimenting with a gun in his yard, the other from a suspect vehicle linked to a robbery.

Arrested for bank fraud, Adam Lew faced charges including check fraud, possessing stolen cards, an M80 firework, and identity theft after Brentwood police were alerted by a bank manager.

Alameda County DA sues Farmers Insurance and others for allegedly underinsuring homes, claiming the use of inaccurate software leads to inadequate coverage and violates California regulations.

A man was arrested for opening fire on I-680 in San Ramon, but no injuries were reported. He faces attempted murder and weapons charges. Police are seeking additional information on the incident.

The Walnut Creek BART station was closed due to a major medical emergency, disrupting service on the Antioch Line with no bus shuttles initially available.

Oakland has begun building the East 12th Street affordable housing complex with 91 homes for low-income families, including supportive housing, funded in part by California's Proposition 1 and a $10.9 million state grant.

A driver died in Fremont after a fiery crash when their vehicle hit a tree near Thornton Avenue and Fremont Boulevard. The road was closed for investigation.

A fire broke out in an oven at Tesla's Fremont Factory and was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation by the Fremont Fire Department.

An 18-year-old named Zion Gooden was fatally stabbed at a Safeway in San Leandro; a 13-year-old has been charged with the homicide. Police used surveillance footage and witness accounts to make the arrest.

April container volumes at the Port of Oakland showed a 17% rise over the same period last year, signaling robust economic activity and a recovery from past declines.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Bay Point at Willow Pass Road and Poinsettia Avenue. The incident, without further details, is under investigation.

Authorities are searching for missing hiker Alex Stecher, who disappeared in the Ohlone Wilderness. A multi-agency search is underway after he failed to arrive at his destination.

San Pablo Police arrested two intoxicated women after a car chase involving drunk driving, seat switching, and escape attempts foiled by spike strips.