Walnut Creek police say a juvenile tracked names on the state's sex-offender registry and confronted people while armed; investigators later tied a related raid to an alleged student hospitalization.

Prosecutors say a woman set a car and a tree on fire on International Boulevard in East Oakland and then assaulted first responders, injuring an officer.

An ALPR alert and drone tracking ended with deputies disabling a white BMW at Bayfair Center; the driver was detained and faces multiple felony charges.

San Francisco Business Times' new ranking finds the Bay Area's 19 largest residential brokerages closed $56.2B in 2025, highlighting consolidation and a still‑hot luxury market.

A track obstruction between San Bruno and South San Francisco has caused major delays on BART's SFO line, disrupting airport and East Bay service.

A San Francisco judge refused to toss a major class action accusing Workday’s AI hiring tools of discriminating by race, age and disability. The decision keeps key claims alive.

A California bill to let insurers use smartphone and in‑car telematics for rates has drawn sharp criticism from consumer and privacy groups over tracking, retention and equity risks.

BART suspended trains between South Hayward, Bay Fair and Castro Valley after a track equipment problem. AC Transit buses on routes 9 and 93 are filling the gap.

A man in his 30s was shot Wednesday afternoon on the 550 block of 17th Street in downtown Oakland. Police are investigating and asking the public for tips and video.

A fire near Union City Station stopped BART trains between Fremont and South Hayward; AC Transit is running replacement buses while crews respond.

An Oakland immigration attorney says TSA told him he was placed on a watchlist after a 45‑minute SFO screening; his legal team has filed a FOIA to press for answers. Advocates are watching closely.

An East Bay woman who admitted to being part of a robbery crew that targeted women who "looked Asian" avoided jail after completing a court-ordered diversion program. Restitution and treatment were part of the deal.

Alameda County will outlaw all fireworks in its unincorporated communities starting July 2, 2026, and hold hosts and property owners liable with escalating fines. Officials say the move aims to cut fires, injuries and holiday calls.