Overloaded generator likely sparked Oakland Hills fire during PG&E power shutoffs

Chris Macaulay said he was charging his mobile phone in his car when he saw smoke in the area of Crown Avenue and Merriewood Drive in the Oakland Hills at about 9:45 Tuesday morning.

Prosecutors seek prison for Livermore man who made college football threat

Daniel Rippy, of Livermore, Calif., used Facebook Messenger to threaten a shooting at Ohio State University during its annual game against Michigan, and vowed to hurt players on the football team and then-head coach Urban Meyer, authorities said.

Firefighters respond to 911 call, deliver baby

A family from El Sobrante is expressing their gratitude for firefighters who responded to their 911 call and helped deliver their baby who arrived days early. 

Livermore police investigating bizarre rash of car vandalism

Police in Livermore are investigating a bizarre rash of car vandalism. Nearly two dozen cars were damaged on Locust Street between Rincon Avenue and North P Street over the weekend.

Berkeley hills evacuees express no regrets in fleeing fire danger

The Doubletree Berkeley Marina Hotel served as at least one unofficial evacuation point Sunday night and Monday for many residents of the Berkeley hills.

Oakland Zoo closes because of power shutoffs

The zoo asked visitors to check the zoo's website at 7 a.m. Tuesday to see if it will be closed that day as well.

Newark shooting that wounded 23-year-old man under investigation

The shooting was reported about 4:45 a.m. in the 36800 block of Sycamore Street, where officers found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to a lower extremity.

San Leandro police officers on stakeout shoot, critically injure man they say drew firearm

The officers involved had returned to the area where an "exhaustive search" had been unsuccessful in finding a driver who fled a traffic stop about 9:15 p.m. in the area of 148th Avenue and Wake Avenue.

Berkeley residents encouraged to leave homes
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This is due to severe weather conditions that could make evacuating during an emergency a challenge.

$50K reward offered in killing of pregnant mom in Berkeley

There may be individuals who have information about this crime and Berkeley police are asking for the public’s help.

Alameda County eases into indoor dining with 25% capacity

Under California guidelines, the orange tier actually allows for 50% of indoor capacity, but Alameda County health officials say they want to take a more measured approach with 25%.

Crews at the scene of fire at the historic Lorenzo Theater

Crews are at the scene of a two-alarm fire at the historic Lorenzo Theater in San Lorenzo Friday afternoon.