The Alameda County DA faces backlash after moving to dismiss a manslaughter case against ex-officer Fletcher for shooting Steven Taylor; experts cite self-defense.

UC Berkeley's Schmidt Center released Kigali Sim, a tool aiding UN policymakers to enforce environmental regulations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through data-driven simulations.

Oakland HCD committed $63.5M to five projects that will build 325 affordable homes, including nearly 100 units for people exiting homelessness.

East Bay woman, Carrie Lynn Grant, was sentenced to 27 months for embezzling over $1.6 million from a charity.

Livermore Police arrested two juveniles linked to a spate of vehicle thefts, aided by regional law enforcement collaboration.

Erik Salas was arrested in San Lorenzo for drug trafficking, with over 50 lbs of meth, counterfeit pills, drugs, cash, body armor, and ghost guns seized.

Yerba Madre has relocated its headquarters from Sonoma County into Oakland’s Tapscott Building, signing a roughly 16,719-square-foot lease that boosts Uptown office activity.

San Ramon's beloved Brass Door will shut its current location over the holidays after nearly 80 years when its lease could not be renewed.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.

UCSF Benioff has added an Oakland‑based neonatal transport team to shorten emergency transfers for critically ill newborns across the Bay Area and Northern California.

A 31-year-old man was shot while sitting in a parked car on Eastlawn Street in East Oakland. Police say the shooter fled in a pickup and are asking for tips.

After two hung juries Alameda County dropped the murder charge against Elijah Rucker in the killing of 4‑year‑old Romell Wright; Rucker remains jailed on a gun conviction.

Alameda County deputies say callers are demanding about $900 for an ankle monitor to secure early release — the sheriff’s office warns the requests are a scam.