Alameda City Council approves guaranteed basic income pilot program
Alameda City Council on Tuesday passed a guaranteed basic income pilot program. The council approved the program in a 3 to 2 vote. The program is designed to help low-income Alameda residents.
Police car vandalized, officer assaulted during Antioch sideshows
Sideshow spectators in Antioch could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Cambodian woman attacked at San Leandro Safeway parking lot
Emily Chhun, who is Cambodian, said she’s terrified to leave her house after being attacked in a Safeway parking lot in San Leandro.
Officials suspect arsonist set series of fires along Highway 4 near Pittsburg
A series of fires along State Route Highway 4 near Pittsburg on Sunday morning that appear to have been intentionally set have been extinguished and authorities are looking for a suspect, a spokesperson for Con Fire said.
Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case found in Antioch, 'key piece of evidence'
A key piece of evidence has been recovered in the case of a missing Oakley woman. On Friday, officials announced Alexis Gabe's cell-phone case was discovered by investigators in Antioch.
Mills College holds final commencement as women's college; first in three years
More than 400 students walked across the stage Saturday morning at Mills College in Oakland; it was the first in-person ceremony since 2019 and the last as an all women's undergraduate institution.
Richmond police warn of possible mountain lion sighting
Authorities on Friday warned residents of a possible mountain lion sighting in the Point Richmond neighborhood, police said.
Fire crews conducting controlled burns in Rodeo near I-80
Fire crews are doing controlled burns of wildland in Rodeo starting Friday that will cause visible smoke and flames along Interstate Highway 80, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Thieves target family's coin shops in Martinez, Vallejo
Jennifer of Martinez Coin and Jewelry Exchange said 13 to 15 other coin stores in the Bay Area have been hit by thieves since March and that the suspect descriptions are similar.
Contra Costa County fire crews respond to 33 arson calls in two days, arrests made
Contra Costa Fire Protection District said crews responded to 33 arson calls across the county in a 48-hour period recently. Investigators have tracked down and arrested four people believed to be arsonists who are working separately.
CHP recovers $700K in stolen goods; Pittsburg man arrested
The CHP said they found boxes and bags of merchandise from CVS Health, Target, RiteAid, Safeway, Sunglass Hut, Macy’s, Total Wine and More, Lululemon and more inside a Pittsburg home.
Mills College deceived students with 'empty promises:' lawsuit
Two former Mills College students are suing the all-women's institution alleging the school “engaged in rampant deception” by merging with Northeastern University, according to a class action suit filed Wednesday in Alameda County.
Mom blamed for DUI crash in stolen car with baby
A woman was arrested after allegedly crashing into several cars while driving under the influence in a stolen vehicle, Piedmont police said.
Judge approves $500K in Richmond police failure to intervene case
A federal judge has approved a settlement forcing the city of Richmond to pay more than $500,000 to Ricardo Hernandez, who was beaten during a traffic stop.
Video: Frantic rescue attempt from burning car in Vallejo
New video shows a hectic scene late Wednesday night of people trying to rescue a person from a burning car in Vallejo.
Recall of Antioch mayor dies following allegations of fraud
Antioch mayor Lamar Thorpe recall supporters did not collect the required number of signatures to put the recall on the ballot by deadline.
Santa Rosa school prepares to reopen following COVID spike-related shutdown
St. Rose Catholic School in Santa Rosa is preparing to reopen following a three-day shutdown from a dramatic spike in COVID cases. Students and staff will be required to wear masks indoors upon reopening.
Fentanyl seized after drug deal intercepted near Oakland high school
A drug deal near a high school in West Oakland was intercepted by a task force that went on to seize fentanyl, heroin and $137,000 in cash.
Helicopter crashes at PG&E Livermore training center injures pilot
A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a parking lot next to the PG&E Livermore Electric Safety Academy, injuring the pilot and causing significant damage to the chopper, officials said.
Contra Costa County supervisor considers severing sheriff contract with cities
A Contra Costa County Supervisor is toying with the idea of severing the sheriff's contract with three cities in light of the nearly $10 million the county paid out to the families of two men who were killed by one deputy patrolling Danville.