Bill to slash rooftop solar credits passes in State Assembly

The California State Assembly on Tuesday night passed a controversial energy bill that would break a promise to residents who have installed solar panels on their property.

Oakland police commission says change needed to end pursuit deaths

Following last week's deadly crash after a chase with CHP officers, the Oakland Police Commission said systematic changes are needed to fix how police stop and arrest suspects.

ICE operation in San Jose confirmed by police

The San Jose Police Department has confirmed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out an operation in the area of Snell Avenue and Blossom Hill Road early Tuesday afternoon. 

Loaded rifle recovered and 14-year-old arrested, after stolen vehicle crash on I-80: CHP

The California Highway Patrol announced the arrest of a 14-year-old who investigators said was in a stolen car and in possession of a loaded AK-style rifle on Interstate 80 in the East Bay.

Cal Fire crews light prescribed burn in San Jose

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.

Cars land at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom: Piston Peak National Park

Walt Disney World shares new details on Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars-themed land opening at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. Here's the latest concept rendering and details.

Oakland 7-Eleven hit by thieves twice in the same day

OPD is investigating two possible armed robberies on the same day at the same 7-Eleven on Grand Avenue, and it’s not the first time the store has been hit back-to-back.

Crews battle grass fire in Fairfield, evacuation orders lifted

Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say. 

Broken concrete forces emergency repairs on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

Caltrans maintenance crews discovered concrete breaking away on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Monday, prompting the closure of several lanes.

Fallen hiker rescued near Battery Crosby

The hiker was taken to a waiting fire department ambulance, though it was determined that they did not need to be taken to a hospital.

18-year-old makes 1st court appearance after Castlemont High teacher killed in Oakland chase

The 18-year-old charged with the death of a Castlemont High School teacher during a pursuit through Oakland streets made his first court appearance on Friday in Alameda County Superior Court.

Vigil held for Oakland Castlemont High math teacher killed following CHP pursuit

Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.

Oakland Castlemont High teacher ID'd as innocent bystander killed after CHP chase

The innocent pedestrian bystander killed during Wednesday's California Highway Patrol chase of a suspect vehicle in Oakland has been identified as a Castlemont High School teacher. 

Motorcyclist killed in San Jose traffic crash

The collision marks San Jose’s 10th fatal traffic collision and traffic death of 2025.

Pedestrian dead, 2 others injured after CHP pursuit in Oakland: police

A pedestrian was killed and at least two others were injured following a California Highway Patrol pursuit in Oakland, police and a witness said, adding that the suspect involved was arrested.

Brush fire burning near I-80 in Vacaville

Firefighters were battling a nearly 50-acre brush fire that sparked near the I-80 in Vacaville on Monday afternoon.

Oakland police chief asks to lift 50 mph pursuit rules

Oakland's police chief wants to get rid of the current requirement where officers need to ask supervisors to drive faster than 50 mph during a police chase, but he is not asking to loosen the rules so much as to chase suspects who are accused of non-violent property crimes.