San Leandro police chief charged in 2025 hit-and-run collision, placed on leave
San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett has been placed on administrative leave after being charged in a 2025 hit-and-run collision, authorities said on Wednesday.
LA-based jazz trio postpones West Coast tour after equipment stolen in Oakland
A Los Angeles-based jazz trio had to cancel their West Coast tour after a truck containing all of their instruments and equipment was stolen from a hotel parking lot in Oakland.
Fremont's new police chief to focus on reducing property crime, deadly crashes
Mitchell said his focus is on reducing property crime, decreasing fatal traffic crashes through more enforcement, and taking a regional approach to the city's issues with homelessness.
Officials downplay risk of Iranian drone attacks off California after FBI memo
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
Oakland Unified approves layoffs to address budget deficit
One Oakland Unified parent said the board should have made a plan to balance the budget months ago instead of waiting until the last minute.
Mountain View ends its automated license plate reader contract with Flock Safety
The city of Mountain View turned off its Flock cameras after the police chief said out-of-state agencies were accessing data collected in the city. During the city council meeting Tuesday night, council members voted to terminate the contract with Flock Safety
Dublin schools limit AP and honors classes, citing student mental health
One East Bay school district is putting a limit on the number of AP and honors classes high school students can take, saying they're trying to protect kids' mental health.
San Jose named least affordable city for first-time homebuyers, study finds
One city in the Bay Area has been declared the world's absolute worst in the world when it comes to housing affordability for new homebuyers, a new analysis finds.
AJ's Family Cyclery in Livermore closing at the end of January
The owner of AJ's Family Cyclery says between the economic downturn and tariffs on goods produced overseas, he just can't keep the shop open.
Draeger's Market in Danville will close its doors after almost 20 years
Draeger's Market first started in San Francisco in 1925, then expanded, opening the Blackhawk store in 2007.
Oakland emergency crews fully staffed for New Year's Eve service calls
Battalion Chief Ryan Meineke, with the Oakland Fire Department, said all the stations are fully staffed and expecting higher than normal call volume. The one thing working in their advantage this year is the weather.
Oakland councilman says he won't apologize for obscene gesture made during meeting
Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston said he has no reason to apologize for anything that happened during the meeting, because he says the criticism he's facing isn't coming from within his district.
Ashland residents near Hayward demand answers following massive gas explosion, fire
It's been less than a week since a massive explosion near Hayward after a construction crew hit a gas line, and now concerned neighbors are demanding answers from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
San Ramon steakhouse to close after nearly 80 years in business
A steakhouse in the East Bay that's been in business for almost 80 years has announced it has to close.
Bay Area stores seeing less business due to shoppers not having SNAP benefits
A Richmond store owner said he estimates 25-30% percent of his sales are on CalFresh cards, and without the benefits continuing, he couldn't afford to stay in business through the end of the month.