A 33-year-old man was shot and later died in a North Oakland parking lot Thursday night. Police say the gunman fled and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

A dawn burglary at a Hess Hill construction site sparked two police pursuits; two suspects were arrested and about $90,000 in stolen tools recovered.

Livermore homicide probe leads to the arrest of suspect Brayam Chirinos, found driving the victim's car. The victim, Chirinos' roommate, had multiple stab wounds.

An individual was arrested in Antioch for impersonating a police officer, using a red Ford F-150 with red and blue lights to pull over drivers. The Antioch Police are investigating and seeking public information.

Oakland police say they’ve cut ties with a defunct local Crime Stoppers group and will no longer offer cash rewards — leaving at least one tipster unpaid and families worried. The move raises questions about oversight and whether the city will replace the program.

Kaiser agreed to a preliminary $46 million settlement after tracking pixels on its sites and apps may have shared member data with tech vendors. The deal affects millions and faces a court fairness hearing.

Prosecutors say new surveillance and autopsy findings show Zoe Reidy‑Watts was tortured before she died; an Alameda County DA has added a torture charge to the murder case. The footage, they say, shows her trying to escape and being dragged back into an Oakland apartment.

Pamela Price is planning to run for Alameda County district attorney in 2026, aiming to win back the position from which she was recalled. She continues to advocate for progressive reforms despite criticism on her policies.

Laney College student Jackie Wong, 21, was last seen in San Leandro and is considered at risk due to autism. Police are asking the public for tips.

Berkeley officials are testing support for a roughly $300 million bond to repair civic buildings, shore up the marina and modernize emergency facilities.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office reexamines a 1973 cold case double homicide, seeking public assistance to solve the deaths of Michael Marie Shane and Kathy Sue Pethel, whose journey began with hitchhiking in San Francisco.

Calicraft Upstairs, the new rooftop from Walnut Creek's Calicraft Brewing, will hold a soft opening on Dec. 12 after months of permit delays.

An AC Transit bus drove into a storefront near 68th and Foothill in East Oakland; four people were hospitalized and a structural engineer was called in to inspect the building.