Hercules police arrest man suspected of breaking in, sitting at woman’s bed
Hercules police found and arrested a suspect Wednesday morning after several callers reported a prowler who entered at least one occupied residence. Police were notified around 5:30 a.m. by...Read More
Bay Area COVID-19 update: counties, cities implement aggressive mitigation measures
In an attempt to mitigate the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, Bay Area counties have acted aggressively in the past week. Most school districts have suspended in-person...Read More
Nearly 3,000 Vallejo customers still without power
Nearly 3,000 PG&E customers in Vallejo are without power Sunday morning. That number is down from approximately 6,000 reported around 6:30 a.m. The outage on the city’s west side....Read More
Crews battle two-story Oakland structure fire
A fire Sunday morning at a two-story structure in the 300 block of 38th Street in Oakland has gone to a second alarm, with additional resources being summoned. The...Read More
Prominent architect says stock market loss drove him to assault deputy
A prominent architect who told authorities he was upset about losing money in the stock market plunge has been arrested for allegedly attacking an Alameda County sheriff’s deputy who...Read More
El Cerrito resident fatally shoots burglary suspect
An El Cerrito resident fatally shot a suspected burglar apparently trying to break in to a home on Cutting Boulevard early Saturday, police said. Residents at the home called...Read More
Two men dead after Friday night fatal shooting
Police are investigating after two men were fatally shot late Friday while they were sitting in a car on East 14th Street in San Leandro. Officers responded about 11...Read More
Bay Area COVID-19 update: second person dies in Santa Clara County, more schools close, officials scramble to provide relief
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday, which frees up funding and resources to combat the spread and impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic for U.S....Read More
Male found deceased believed to be Madrone High School student
San Rafael police said the body of a male was found in a vehicle behind San Rafael High School Friday morning. Police responded to a call for a welfare...Read More
Suspect stabs 19-year-old during phone robbery
An assailant stabbed a man during a robbery in San Francisco’s Mission District early Friday morning as the two fought over a phone, police said. Officers learned about the...Read More
Mount Diablo Unified, Oakland Unified school districts announce campus closures
In an automated call to parents Friday morning, Mount Diablo Unified School District Superintendent Robert Martinez said that all schools will be closed to student instruction as of Tuesday....Read More
Vehicle crashes into Berkeley power pole, building
Police in Berkeley reported Friday morning a vehicle crashed into a power pole and a building. The crash occurred on Gilman Street, according to police. As of 4 a.m.,...Read More
Bay Area COVID-19 update: delayed ship departure, widespread school closures, bans
The California Department of Public Health reported 198 confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases throughout seven California counties as of Thursday morning. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive...Read More
Detectives investigate 6-year-old girl’s death though no foul play suspected
An investigation is underway into the death of a 6-year-old Cupertino girl, though no foul play is suspected, Santa Clara County sheriff’s officials said Thursday. Deputies responded at 3:48...Read More
San Francisco shuts down all public schools for three weeks
Update: 9:07 p.m. San Francisco school officials late Thursday afternoon announced that seven students at Glen Park Elementary School reported with respiratory illnesses. The school district is immediately closing...Read More
Police investigate Vallejo’s fourth homicide of year
Vallejo police are investigating the city’s fourth homicide this year. Police responded around 12:10 a.m. Thursday to a shooting in the 100 block of El Monte Avenue, Lt. Fabio...Read More
Mayor says more test kits needed as dozens of firefighters put on leave amid virus concern
At least one firefighter in San Jose has been confirmed infected with the novel coronavirus, with dozens of others possibly affected, city officials said Thursday. City Manager Dave Sykes...Read More
Executive order waives unemployment waiting period, allows emergency property commandeering
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order Thursday in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, which now has nearly 200 positive cases reported in the state. Newsom’s executive...Read More