A flaring incident at Chevron's Richmond refinery prompted a mild alert, considered no health threat. The flaring has ceased, with Chevron stating safety is prioritized and flares are controlled safety measures.

Naikano Tuipulotu of Oakland is charged with a series of bank robberies, with possible 20-year prison term if convicted.

Police are seeking Jeffrey Kendall for a fatal home invasion in Pinole, California, where a woman was shot. He fled in a grey Hyundai Elantra with CA plate 8BLM036.

State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced a set of bills to increase housing production, reduce costs, and promote homeownership, targeting accessory dwelling units, utility hook-up fees, and corporate home buying in California.

Firefighters extinguished a dumpster fire in a trash enclosure near Hacienda and I-580 in Livermore, reported by the local Fire Department. No further incidents occurred.

The Richmond Police Department dealt with a series of violent crimes from stabbings to shootings, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing urban violence.

A driver was arrested in Piedmont for DUI, possessing drug paraphernalia, burglary tools, and violating probation after a police traffic stop; the vehicle could be stolen, with details pending investigation.

Berkeley Police issued 17 citations at a DUI checkpoint, halting 820 vehicles to address impaired driving, with another checkpoint planned for March 14.

Alameda police used a license plate reader to recover a stolen vehicle and arrest two thieves, returning stolen goods to their owners, as reported on their Facebook page.

Quest Diagnostics settles for nearly $5 million for improper hazardous waste disposal and failing to protect health information, as announced by the Alameda County DA.

Oakland's DA Pamela Price has announced leadership changes, appointing James Meehan and Catherine Horner Kobal as interim branch heads, and maintaining a team of veteran prosecutors across Alameda County.

Fremont police arrested Quazauy Waugh, a convicted felon, for possessing a loaded firearm during a traffic stop after finding a gun under the driver's seat.

During a traffic stop, Hercules Police arrested two individuals after finding drugs and cash in their car, indicating possible intent to distribute. Additional charges were added after discovering Oxycodone pills.