A woman was sexually assaulted on the BART Linear Park trail, leading to the arrest of suspect Larry Ridge Jr. after the victim and a witness pursued him. Ridge faces felony charges and has a prior murder conviction.

A freeway shooting incident on SR-13 in Oakland, where a victim's car window was hit, is being investigated by CHP. No injuries were reported, but the suspect in a road rage incident is sought.

Two juveniles were arrested after a carjacking in Fremont, California led to a high-speed police chase. The suspects were caught and charged with carjacking and fleeing.

A 9-year-old girl was killed and four women injured in an I-680 crash near Concord. The driver fled but was later arrested. Jesus Ivan Dorantes faces charges including manslaughter.

A man was arrested in Fremont for assaulting a tow truck driver over parking, displaying a replica gun, and theft. His previous record includes similar offenses.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is searching for Laela Alvarez, a missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Castro Valley, and requests public assistance.

Oakland is partnering with AC Transit to improve safety on International Boulevard, extending from 14th to 107th Avenues with a Quick Strike grant and additional city funds.

Hayward is hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo festival on May 4 with performances, music, a car show, and local food and crafts, starting at B and Main Streets at 10 a.m.

Governor Gavin Newsom's crackdown on crime in California leads to the seizure of 414 stolen vehicles and 31 firearms in a major operation, resulting in 181 arrests.

A teacher at American Canyon High School faces multiple charges including sexual misconduct with a minor, following an investigation initiated by reports of inappropriate behavior.

Angelo Tollardo was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run that killed cyclist Christopher Pena in September. The suspect fled the scene, and the vehicle was later found burned. Tollardo faces manslaughter and hit-and-run charges.

The CHP's H-30 helicopter unit rescued a lost hiker in Sunol Wilderness, using FLIR technology and coordination with Regional Parks Police for a safe return.

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