Casey Pratt, an Emmy-winning journalist, joins embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s team as Chief of Communications, bringing his extensive media experience to a role with many obstacles ahead.

Juvenile suspects were arrested for an armed robbery at Bill's Liquors in Pinole after police used a drone to locate them following a chase. No injuries were reported in the incident involving toy guns.

Alameda County firefighters contained an apartment fire on Clark Street in Newark, with no injuries reported but eight residents displaced, now aided by the Red Cross.

A hiker was rescued from the Blue Ridge Trail by California rescue teams, including CHP Air Operations, after experiencing a medical emergency on rough terrain.

A 52-year-old man died after his vehicle struck a cement pillar in Hayward. Police are investigating the incident, which marks the city's sixth fatal collision this year.

Three women were arrested after police discovered a car laden with stolen goods in a Pleasanton shopping center. The car was linked to a grand theft and contained over $5,800 in merchandise.

A 16-year-old boy, Ricardo Funes-Barajas, was killed by a suspected drunk driver in Richmond. The suspect, Alexi Alexander Pinedaticas, faces murder and DUI charges.

Concord Police are seeking help to find Ryan Penaloza, a 35-year-old at-risk man with a developmental delay, last seen off Pine Hollow Rd. He's white, 6 ft tall, and 160 lbs. Call 925-671-3333 with info.

Berkeley Police arrested two suspects for retail theft after observing them leave a store with stolen goods and apprehending them following a traffic stop.

Pleasant Hill Police arrested 11 suspects during a theft suppression operation, recovering $2,000 of stolen goods from local stores. The effort involved collaboration with affected retailers.

The Port of Oakland commits $19.3 million to solar energy to support its airport and seaport, furthering its sustainability goals with a fixed-cost, long-term deal for renewable energy.

The CHP arrested Aaron Davis for a road rage freeway shooting, found a cache of firearms at his residence, and is charging him with attempted murder and assault.

Three individuals were arrested in Pinole following a vehicle stop where the police found stolen alcohol and discovered legal violations including an outstanding warrant and a probation breach.