14-year-old Laela Alvarez from Alameda County, who was reported missing, has been found safe and reunited with her family.

Richmond Police arrested a suspect after a high-speed chase, recovered an illegally possessed firearm, and charged the individual with evasion and firearms possession.

A fatal crash on SR-4 in Contra Costa County involving two vehicles resulted in one driver's death, with CHP investigating.

A 30-year-old man died in a high-speed crash in Antioch involving his Acura and a Lexus SUV; two women in the SUV were injured but expected to survive.

The Alameda County Fire Department extinguished a house fire in San Leandro, with one injured due to smoke inhalation and two families displaced. No cause yet determined; investigation ongoing.

Richmond Police arrested a man with an active warrant after finding a loaded firearm in his vehicle during a search at a traffic stop where the car had no license plate.

Portola Music Festival returns to San Francisco with efforts to address past noise issues, adjusting stage placement, and implementing sound checks to minimize disturbance to Alameda residents.

Eight robbers conducted a smash-and-grab at Phuong Jewelry Store in Oakland, fleeing after encountering armed resistance from the owner. The uninsured family business faces a severe setback.

California settled an environmental violation case with Alameda County for $2.665 million, penalizing the Department of General Services for mishandling hazardous substances. The DGS committed to improving compliance.

California authorities seized over 500 stolen electronic devices and firearms from an Oakland fencing operation, arresting one on theft and weapons charges.

A Berkeley man, Larry Dean Ridge, Jr., is charged with forcible rape and other felonies after an attack near the North Concord BART station in California.

Caltrans conducts a 'Fuel Reduction' operation on SR-13 in Oakland, April 15-22, to prevent wildfires by clearing vegetation, with minor traffic delays expected.

San Pablo Police have released images seeking help to identify a man accused of sexual battery at a gas station. The department urges anyone with information to contact them as the investigation continues.