Going on vacation? These Bay Area police departments are offering home checks while you're away

With families embarking on spring break adventures or planning summer getaways, an East Bay police department is reminding residents it's here to help keep an eye on their homes, offering property surveillance and "added peace of mind," while residents are on their trip.

Dog's remains discovered after fire set on bridge in Fremont, police investigating

A dog's remains were discovered at the site of a small fire on the bike lane of a bridge in Fremont on Tuesday, but officials say they've discovered the fire was not the cause of the dog's death. 

Fremont police shoot, injure robbery suspect after pursuit

The wounded suspect was taken to a hospital, where they will "require further care," according to Fremont police.

H Mart opening biggest US location in Fremont

H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is planning to open its biggest location in the country in Fremont.

Fremont man in his 90s charged with wife's murder

The 93-year-old Fremont man, who turned himself in to authorities over the weekend for killing his wife, has been charged with murder, the district attorney's office says. 

Bicyclist killed in Fremont’s first fatal traffic crash of 2026

The exact cause of the collision is under investigation, but Fremont police said drug or alcohol impairment is not suspected to be a contributing factor.

Bay Area Afghan community alarmed after reported ICE detentions

Members of the Bay Area’s Afghan community are voicing growing concern after more than a dozen Afghan immigrants were reportedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week in Northern California, according to the San Francisco chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Skip the malls, enjoy Green Friday at the park

The East Bay Regional Park District is encouraging residents to "skip the malls and hit the trails" this Green Friday, offering free admission and activities across its parks the day after Thanksgiving.

ICE activity confirmed in Fremont: police

The Fremont Police Department said it was notified on Saturday morning that federal authorities would perform "immigration enforcement and/or follow-up" in the city.

Fremont closes park to clear homeless encampment

 The city of Fremont on Monday temporarily closed a park to clear a long-standing homeless encampment, displacing about 40 people who had been living there.

These 2 Bay Are cities are the best cities for women: report

WalletHub has released its 2025 ranking of the best and worst U.S. cities for women, evaluating 182 locations on economic opportunity, health care, and safety.

Man arrested in fatal stabbing in front of Fremont home

The Fremont Police Department arrested a man suspected of fatally stabbing someone on Thursday. 

2 killed in Fremont drive-by shooting

One victim died at the scene, and another died at a hospital.

Hot-chicken Angry Chickz fans line up in Fremont

Angry Chickz in Fremont on Friday held its grand opening with people camped outside to devour the chain's Nashville-style hot chicken.

Fremont police investigating fatal crash

The crash happened just before 6 a.m. on Paseo Padre Parkway between Walnut and Capitol avenues, according to the Fremont Police Department.