A 55-year-old Oakland man faces felony counts after prosecutors say a device he placed next to a parked car detonated, injuring an occupant and shattering the windshield.

San Jose energized a PG&E‑backed data center and is negotiating a 159‑acre campus, but long permitting and power timelines mean California's data‑center lead is at risk.

Permits were filed for a six-story, 50-unit affordable housing project at 7954 MacArthur in Eastmont, with most homes reserved for very-low and low-income renters.

Lafayette PD responded to a DUI incident downtown, involving a vehicle colliding with a building, and arrested the driver. They reiterated the importance of road safety and responsible drinking.

Vacaville police arrested three suspects for catalytic converter theft, drug possession, and related charges after a community tip led to a chase involving K9 and drone assistance.

The Oakland Zoo announced the humane euthanasia of Lola the tiger due to a severe infection following a limp, underscoring issues in the cub-petting industry.

An Antioch man is charged with the 2015 murder of his wife based on new digital evidence and a cold case investigation by the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office.

Homebuying in California slid to the second-lowest November in 21 years as mortgage costs and high monthly payments keep many buyers sidelined. Different datasets show why the headlines conflict.

A San Jose couple have been charged after police say five gold ornaments were taken from a Fremont Hindu temple, items investigators estimate at about $18,000.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office renews call for information on the unsolved 2017 shooting of Hayward student Lamar Murphy, offering a $50,000 reward for tips leading to a conviction.

Fire Chief Lewis Broschard will retire March 30 after leading major expansions, ISO upgrades and new wildfire resources across Contra Costa County.

NIH announced it will no longer fund research using fetal tissue from elective abortions, citing alternatives; scientists warn it could slow vital studies on disease and development.

RH will convert Walnut Creek’s former Neiman Marcus into a 50,000‑sqft RH Gallery with a full-service restaurant and outdoor wine experience. Construction is slated to begin mid‑2026.