Guerilla Cafe, the North Berkeley coffee shop and gallery that helped launch Red Bay Coffee, has quietly closed after about 19 years. The closure follows reports of a lease ending and a possible rent hike.

Former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for civil rights conspiracy, distributing steroids, and obstruction of justice.

A California federal judge's Nov. 25 order could open bond hearings for thousands detained under a summer DHS policy; attorneys say more than 36,000 cases may be affected. Courts are already split on how to apply the ruling.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office reiterates its call for tips in the 1983 Kellie Jean Poppleton cold case, reminding the public that even small details could be key.

FEMA processing delays left Berkeley covering an $836,000 gap for the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center renovation, forcing scaled‑back work and local fund shifts.

Authorities seek tips in the 1988 cold case murder of mechanic Kenneth Jeffery, who was fatally shot in his car in San Leandro. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is requesting public assistance.

A man named Josue Cornejo was fatally shot in Richmond; police are seeking help to identify a person of interest caught on video related to the incident.

Volunteers at Berkeley High are urging donations on Giving Tuesday to keep tutoring, college access and wellness programs afloat amid budget shortfalls and frozen grants.

A man was shot in the 1700 block of 28th Avenue and later died at a hospital. Oakland homicide detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.

Santa Clara’s assistant city manager, Chuck Baker, will leave by year-end — before the Super Bowl and months before World Cup matches. The timing raises staffing and ethics questions as the city accelerates event preparations.

EBRPD's preliminary plan would remake 20 acres of Berkeley shoreline with a beach, promenade and bike area; the design is estimated at $25M but construction still needs funding and permits.

San Ramon Police are investigating a fatal collision on Crow Canyon Road involving a Ford Bronco and a Tesla Model 3, which resulted in the death of a 41-year-old woman. Suspect Badal Dholaria was arrested for DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

A Bay Area‑led petition launches a third attempt to undo Prop. 19's inheritance reassessments, arguing heirs are being hit with steep tax increases in high‑cost counties.