A Brentwood traffic stop on Christmas Eve turned deadly when officers say a driver grabbed a rifle; the Contra Costa DA has opened a parallel investigation.

A 1964 Pacific Air Lines flight was deliberately downed over San Ramon after a passenger opened fire in the cockpit. We revisit the evidence and the safety rules that followed.

A storm caused electrical issues, closing two Caldecott Tunnel bores and disrupting traffic; Caltrans is working on repairs without a set reopening time.

A fire at a Richmond Public Storage caused a collapse and was tough to extinguish due to collapsed material and wind. The cause is under investigation; a firefighter was injured, and residents lost belongings.

A man was shot dead by Brentwood police during a DUI stop on Christmas Eve after he allegedly resisted arrest and reached for a rifle. No officers were seriously hurt. An investigation is ongoing.

Bay Area Grubhub users reported phishing emails that urged recipients to send bitcoin and even promised to multiply funds; screenshots show a Grubhub-like sender address.

Berkeley police arrested a man for possession of a "ghost gun" and driving on a suspended license during a traffic stop.

The San Leandro Police Department is searching for missing 63-year-old Lonnie Ray Bluitt Jr., who left a hospital and is considered at risk due to medical conditions.

The Berkeley REI Co-op store closed due to safety concerns about the roof, impacting holiday shoppers and leaving employees uncertain. An engineer will assess the building before it reopens.

Two former Alameda County DA employees say the county stalled on phone records and accuse officials of ‘gamesmanship’ in discovery. Court filings ask judges to compel texts and consider sanctions.

Q’s Halal Pizza on San Pablo Avenue mixes halal pies with biryani, kabobs and samosas; its gyro plate — lamb, basmati and two sauces — is already drawing praise.

Bay Area office transactions doubled in 2025, with San Jose tech firms and opportunistic buyers fueling roughly $6.2B in year‑to‑date sales.

Concord Police seek the public's help via social media to identify a "porch pirate" caught on camera stealing a package containing items for a sick child.