Two longtime members of Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board resigned, saying the board’s recommendations were ignored and reforms rolled back, leaving several seats open.

Sunny and warm in Oakland today with highs near 71°F. Pacific Coast beaches face a Beach Hazards Statement Feb 5–7; avoid piers and rocks.

Rep. Lateefah Simon’s RIDER Safety Act would let transit agencies use federal crime‑prevention grants to pay unarmed ‘ambassadors’ and crisis‑intervention staff on BART and bus lines.

The Lodge, a Piedmont Avenue staple, closed at the end of January. New Alameda owners plan to reopen in spring with light renovations and a daytime menu.

BART activated free Wi‑Fi at five busy stations ahead of Super Bowl week — but the systemwide rollout is behind schedule. Riders can connect without a login at the initial hubs.

Three Northern California men were arrested in Nevada after detectives recovered two stolen semi-trailers and about $500,000 in cargo. The arrests followed a brief surveillance operation in Sparks.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joined 18 attorneys general in opposing a federal rollback of nursing‑home staffing standards, warning the change threatens resident safety.

Four men arrested in connection with a Jan. 14 Oakland cigarette-store robbery are linked to thefts across the East Bay, court records show. Investigators say the crew carried out several smash‑and‑grabs in nearby cities.

A young man who had just turned 18 and finished high school was sentenced to nine years for the 2020 killing of Ernesto Herrera in East Oakland. The case raised questions about age, custody credits and restitution.

Antioch police arrested a 43-year-old Oakley man after a Friday night shooting near Buchanan Road left a woman injured. Authorities say ShotSpotter alerts and witness interviews led to the arrest.

A woman was found dead on the 2300 block of San Pablo Avenue near downtown Oakland; homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.

A statewide plan to wire 9‑1‑1 into California’s 988 lifeline has stalled, leaving crisis centers unpaid and callers facing uneven routing. Providers and advocates are pressing for faster action as demand surges.

Sunny, warm highs near 70 in Oakland this week. Beach Hazards Statement in effect Thu Feb 5–Sat Feb 7—expect sneaker waves and 14–19 ft surf.