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.

Danville Police used FLOCK license plate reader technology to recover a stolen license plate and arrest the driver who was also in possession of stolen merchandise.

Thirteen suspects in California were arrested for organized retail crime, with over $800,000 in stolen goods recovered by the CHP's ORCTF and other agencies.

Pleasanton Police arrested a man for storage unit burglaries after finding stolen items at his residence. They advise using strong locks on units and reporting suspicious activity.

Livermore police conducted a DUI checkpoint, arresting two drivers, with support from Pleasanton PD, MADD, and volunteers. They emphasize the importance of preventing impaired driving and public safety.

An early-morning fire burned an abandoned building south of Gilman and Second Street in Berkeley; crews forced open a gate and had the blaze mostly knocked down by dawn.

Four people were shot Saturday in East Oakland; two juvenile suspects are in custody and police are asking residents for video or tips.

A man was critically wounded in a late‑night stabbing near the Nellie Hannon Gateway supportive‑housing building in Emeryville; police are investigating.

A suspect triggered a fire alarm and assaulted a security guard at the Comfort Inn in Antioch, fled, and was fatally struck by a DA investigator's vehicle.

Fremont's Jack's Brewing Company will close on New Year's Eve after more than two decades. Owners say rising costs and major repairs made the business unsustainable.

A puppy named Gwen suffered a severe ear injury after a rubber band was found embedded, the shelter says. Antioch Animal Services is asking the public for tips.

Oakland Police rescued two juveniles from human trafficking and are working to combat exploitation, urging public reporting and offering a hotline for assistance.