Bay Area will be home to the last Sears in California

The Bay Area is slated to be home to the last standing Sears in California, a vestige representing what was once the largest retailer in the world.

Alleged member of robbery crew arrested in ATM bombing at San Ramon Target

The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges the man is a member of a Chilean "ATM robbery crew" that systematically identified ATMs in vulnerable locations between May and October 2024.

This East Bay 'residential oasis' has home prices in the $200,000s

In a region known for high home prices, an East Bay community is bucking the trend with homes valued in the $200,000s, virtually unheard of in the Bay Area these days. 

Video: Masked group robs jewelry kiosk at Concord's Sun Valley Mall

The group, dressed in all black with hooded clothing and masks, used large hammers to smash the glass display cases and steal several sets of jewelry.

Delta pilot, ex-girlfriend charged in child sex abuse case appear in court

Rustom Bhagwagar, 34, and Jennifer Powell, 45, appeared in a Martinez courtroom on charges that they allegedly abused the woman's daughter.

Chevron says Richmond refinery flaring is minor

The Chevron refinery in Richmond experienced flaring on Tuesday, the company confirmed.

Russian River drowning victim identified as Richmond man

The victim was 35-year-old Nelshon Hamilton of Richmond, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office.

Motorcyclist killed in suspected DUI crash in Brentwood

The driver who allegedly crashed into the motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, and police added that drugs "are being considered a possible contributing factor."

Driver killed in Lafayette solo-vehicle crash

A preliminary investigation into the collision revealed that the car was traveling eastbound on State Route 24 when, for unknown reasons, the car veered off the road and crashed into the trees/

Mountain lion slinks past recycling bin near East Bay home

The East Bay city of Brentwood is on alert after video shared by the police department on Tuesday morning shows a mountain lion slinking around in a fenced-off area near a home. 

Explosive device used to break in ATM at San Ramon Target

An explosive device was used to break into an ATM at a Target store in San Ramon early Saturday morning, police said.

Tentative agreement reached over garbage strike

The garbage strike affecting the Bay Area appears to be over. The waste management company says a tentative agreement has been reached. 

Martinez neighbors complain of noise near pickleball courts

Residents in Martinez are at odds with the city after newly renovated pickleball courts began attracting more players, triggering noise complaints.

Antioch vegetation fire triggers smoke advisory

Firefighters in the East Bay have contained the perimeter of a vegetation fire on Oakley Road and Willow Avenue in Antioch on Tuesday. 

Limited garbage pickup in parts of Contra Costa County

Limited trash pickup is set to resume Tuesday morning for some people in Contra Costa County.Republic Services is asking those who live in Richmond to put black and brown bins and garbage bags out on their curb today for limited pickups through Saturday.