Berkeley is holding a special election on April 16 for District 7's City Council seat, with a February 16 deadline for candidate nominations. Eligible voters must register by April 1st, with options for mail-in, drop box, and in-person voting.

Pleasanton Police discovered 64 grams of fentanyl, brass knuckles, and drug paraphernalia at a gas station after a couple claimed they were there to buy donuts.

Ricky Levi pled guilty to a sex trafficking felony charge in Alameda County and is sentenced to eight years in prison as announced by the DA's office.

The Brentwood Police are seeking public aid to identify two suspects who stole $7,600 worth of goods from Ulta Beauty on January 19. They have released surveillance photos.

California introduces SB 976 and AB 1949, bills targeting social media's addictive features and data privacy violations affecting youth, led by AG Bonta, Senator Skinner, and Assemblymember Wicks.

Alameda Police arrested three suspects linked to December robberies, including an armed event and a smash-and-grab, also connected to other Bay Area crimes. Increased patrols and safety tips were issued to the public.

A traffic stop by Livermore Police on a 2006 Honda Accord led to the arrest of Conner Nevin, 23, for carrying an unregistered Glock and possessing 48 grams of methamphetamine.

A study by Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley found that coastal wetlands emit more methane than expected, challenging the belief that increased salinity reduces methane production.

Oakland International Airport saw a 0.8% rise in passengers in 2023 but an 11.8% drop in cargo. New eateries and routes were launched, with further infrastructure upgrades planned.

Pleasant Hill Police arrested Marcus Griffin for drugs and ammo possession during a shoplifting investigation at Kohl's, uncovering broader alleged criminal activity.

Pleasanton police arrested a man on probation with stolen vehicle and items linked to theft and drug use. They reminded the public to be vigilant, especially during tax season.

The California Highway Patrol arrested a suspect for brandishing a firearm at a motorist on SR-84, thanks to detailed information provided by the victim.

Ok's Deli in San Francisco is offering a Crab Katsu Sandwich with over a third of a pound of crab for $26, a response to Dungeness crab season. The sandwich includes a crab-bechamel patty, available Thursday to Monday.