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.

North Oakland barbershop owner arrested in deadly shooting

North Oakland barbershop owner Wesley Broach, 35, was arrested on suspicion of murder in a New Year’s Day shooting, police said.

Historic boxing ring, used by George Foreman, damaged after car crashes into Oakland gym

The owner of an Oakland boxing club is assessing the damage after a car crashed into his business early New Year’s Day, damaging a historic boxing ring once used by heavyweight champion George Foreman.

Oakland seeing a dramatic drop in 2025 crime, according to preliminary police data

The Oakland Police Department's preliminary crime statistics report through December 28, 2025, shows a decrease in all categories of crimes compared to both 2024 and the three-year average.

PG&E to lower electric, gas rates in the new year

The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.

Hayward shoreline will be protected 'in perpetuity:' park district

The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired 77 acres of shoreline property from the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District in a long-term effort to restore marsh habitat, prepare for sea level rise, and secure permanent public access along the San Francisco Bay Trail at Hayward Regional Shoreline, officials announced on Tuesday.

Alameda man charged with felony for killing a wild turkey: DA

An Alameda man is a felony animal cruelty charge for killing a wild turkey on the grounds of the old Alameda Naval Air Station.

End-of-year homicides in Oakland, Richmond

The cities of Oakland and Richmond saw two homicides on Monday at the near end of 2025. 

NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.

Shooting victim in critical condition, Pleasanton police say

Police said, based on their initial investigation, the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute over loud music coming from a vehicle.

Berkeley REI reopens after structural safety issues

A structural safety issue forced the REI store in Berkeley to close just days before Christmas.

Oakland’s New Parkway Theater celebrates 13 years with $1 movie night

Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.