A lane change on I-80 caused a Subaru to flip, resulting in minor injuries. The CHP post praised seatbelt use and quick first responder action, while reminding drivers to be cautious in construction zones.

Baykeeper sued Alco Iron & Metal Co. for alleged Clean Water Act violations, asserting stormwater runoff from their San Leandro scrapyard pollutes the San Francisco Bay. Alco defends their environmental commitment.

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's bid for California's unredacted voter rolls, calling the request "unprecedented and illegal." The ruling is the first major judicial rebuke of the nationwide data push.

Authorities are searching for at-risk missing person Adrian Whatley, last seen in San Lorenzo, who has mental health needs and lacks a phone or vehicle.

Bay Area pizzeria Doppio Zero filed permits and is targeting a summer 2026 opening in downtown Livermore. The expansion brings its wood‑fired Neapolitan pies to the Tri‑Valley.

Alameda County is considering a proposal to create "ICE-free zones" on county property to limit ICE operations, reflecting efforts to protect local immigrant communities from federal enforcement actions.

American Canyon Police arrest a 57-year-old for thefts after being spotted stealing from a yard, thanks to a detailed vehicle description from a witness.

Alameda introduces midweek paid parking and security at Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal to improve safety and manage vehicle turnover starting February 3, 2026.

Oakland's pilot program introduces speed safety cameras to deter speeding, starting with warnings and issuing fines in March 2026, with privacy protections and scaled fines based on income.

The Sierra Club sued the Interior Department, saying it withheld FOIA records about Secretarial Order 3431 and a QR-code review that led to removed park signage. The case could force disclosure of internal emails and visitor comments.

Chick-fil-A will open next Thursday at 2290 Oak Grove Road, a 5,363‑sq‑ft location the city cleared in 2024. The council approved the store without a drive‑thru and attached traffic mitigation conditions.

The Port of Oakland has narrowed Howard Terminal to two finalists: the Oakland Roots and Industrial Realty Group. The choice will shape whether the waterfront becomes a stadium or a maritime hub.

Haki McClain, known as DJ Fetish, was charged with 69 felonies after a complaint alleges dozens of retail thefts and resale at flea markets across the East Bay.