A preliminary magnitude-5.6 quake near Redwood Valley set off ShakeAlert on Bay Area phones Wednesday morning. Officials report no immediate injuries or tsunami danger.

A local tutoring nonprofit says 40 donated Chromebooks, staff laptops and livestream gear were stolen in a break-in. Organizers are holding a Sunday fundraiser to replace the equipment.

Livermore has banned all fireworks inside city limits — including “safe and sane” types — and will step up patrols around July 4. Hosts could face administrative fines up to $500.

The state announced $41 million in grants and loans to expand recycling, restore bottle refunds and fund paid job training across California.

A 20-year-old man was shot early June 23 on the 2000 block of International Boulevard in East Oakland and is in stable condition. Police are seeking video and tips.

Five people were arrested after early-morning vehicle burglaries in Livermore; officers recovered stolen items and conducted a high-risk traffic stop.

Concord police warn of rising vehicle break‑ins and home burglaries; thieves are focusing on Hondas and work trucks. Officials urge residents to secure vehicles and report tips.

A union video shows firefighters making an aggressive interior attack on a working fire near Short Street in Oakland.

A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a head‑on collision on U.S. Highway 50 east of Twin Bridges. CHP is investigating and the highway was reduced to one‑way traffic while crews cleared the scene.

Legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to place an $11B affordable housing bond on the November ballot, including about $1.25B carved out for veterans.

Rogue boaters blocked a public dock in Oakland Monday, forcing organizers to scramble and delaying the start of summer rowing camps. The blockage raised safety concerns on the estuary.

AB 1990 would tighten sourcing, testing and advertising rules for compounded GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs in California, drawing sharp pushback from compounding pharmacies and patient advocates. The measure raises immediate questions about safety, access and cost.

BART stopped service Monday between Lafayette and Pleasant Hill after a 'major medical emergency' at Walnut Creek station, disrupting Yellow Line service.