Man 'somehow blew himself up' in car in Fremont

An explosion in a car in Fremont left a man with life-threatening injuries on Monday evening, authorities said. 

Dentist killed in attempted robbery in Oakland's Little Saigon

A woman was shot and killed after parking in Oakland's Little Saigon in what police described as an attempted robbery.

Stranded drivers frustrated by sideshows in Oakland, South Bay

Some drivers say they were frustrated after illegal sideshows were held across Oakland and San Jose this weekend, all of which were caught on camera.

Video: Thieves ram truck into Oakland cannabis dispensary

A cannabis dispensary in Oakland reported that thieves broke into their shop, smashing into their front door with a truck.

Hate crime, assault, arson reported at Park in Berkeley

A transgender person was allegedly assaulted in People’s Park Sunday morning in what is being investigated as a hate crime by the UC Berkeley police – one of several violent incidents at the park over the weekend.

Body found in Oakland with blunt force trauma

Police on Sunday investigated a homicide they believe happened early in the morning in East Oakland. 

Oakland firefighters battle flames at 3-story downtown apartment

Fire crews in Oakland said they were fighting a blaze at a downtown apartment Sunday morning. Huge plumes of smoke have been reported in the area.

Alameda townhome catches fire, producing massive flames: Video

A home in the west end of Alameda caught fire overnight. Video from the scene shows firefighters battling massive flames as people gathered outside of the structure.

East Bay rowers race to boycott Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law

The East Bay Rowing Club held a special race in the Oakland Estuary Saturday as part of its boycott of the upcoming USA championship in Florida. The club said it will not participate as long as Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law remains in effect.

San Leandro liquor store feels targeted after recent strong-arm robberies

A San Leandro store worker said she was robbed twice since May and thinks it's the same suspects. Both robberies were caught on camera.

Man found dead in water near Don Edwards Preserve in Fremont

A man was found dead Thursday after an apparent fall from a pier at Don Edwards Preserve, Fremont police said.

Off-duty sheriff's deputy robbed at gunpoint in Dublin

An off-duty Alameda County sheriff's deputy was robbed at gunpoint Friday at a shopping center in Dublin, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office confirmed.

Oakland police arrest two alleged Rolex robbers

Oakland police arrested two people who were allegedly involved in the recent Rolex watch robberies, police announced Thursday. 

Livermore rabbit rescue group overwhelmed with too many abandoned rabbits

A Livermore rabbit rescue group encourages the community to adopt or foster more bunnies as they face an unprecedented number of abandoned rabbits.

Deadly crash approaching Bay Bridge toll plaza

A person died early Friday morning on westbound Interstate Highway 80 nearing the approach of the Bay Bridge toll plaza, backing up traffic for miles during the early-morning commute, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Newsom slams Oakland over handling of Wood Street homeless encampment

The governor's office on Thursday sent a letter to the City of Oakland addressing its concerns over the city's handling, or lack thereof, of a homeless encampment that has seen several recent fires.