Super Bowl‑era stings recovered dozens of trafficking victims, including children as young as 12; survivors say rescue must be matched with housing and therapy.

Brentwood police posted a March 10 safety notice saying a seniors' "Assassins" game using toy guns and hiding has raised safety and legal concerns for students and neighbors.

Local advocates want Seattle to add “family and relationship structure” to city nondiscrimination law after recent West Coast wins.

Sunny afternoons will warm Oakland into the upper 70s and 80s this week. Cooling centers and marine advisories are available for those who need them.

Chevron told state leaders that proposed Cap‑and‑Invest changes could force refinery closures and hike gasoline prices, threatening jobs and fuel reliability across California.

An alert rider led BART officers to arrest a man at Fruitvale last Thursday; police say they recovered a stolen, loaded Glock and suspected narcotics. The department shared details on Facebook.

Fourteen Bay Area residents were charged after authorities say they used Montana registrations and fake documents to hide more than $20M in luxury‑car purchases and avoid about $1.8M in taxes.

Alameda County says whooping cough is still circulating and urges up‑to‑date pertussis vaccinations, especially for pregnant people and caregivers.

Caltrans completed Phase 2 of the Bay Bridge West Span rehab and moved into Phase 3, removing underdeck platforms and installing deck plates that temporarily reduce vessel clearance.

Sunny Tuesday; midweek warm‑up pushes inland highs into the 70s–80s. Offshore gale and small‑craft advisories tonight.

California AG Rob Bonta joined 14 attorneys general in an amicus brief asking the Ninth Circuit to reconsider a ruling that critics say weakens workplace anti‑discrimination laws.

A Concord woman was arrested after a hit-and-run in Pleasant Hill that killed a 41-year-old bicyclist early Sunday.

Patchy fog will slow Oakland's Monday commute but should clear by mid-morning for sunny highs near 70. Coastal waters remain rough through midweek.