Man reports $600,000 watch stolen in California robbery, says attacker’s gun jammed

A businessman told police he was assaulted and robbed of his $600,000 watch at gunpoint while leaving his office in the ...

Some pet owners given wrong ashes as California pet crematorium abruptly closes

Dead animals are still in freezers, and the Sheriff’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into alleged fraud.

Model charged with murder in connection with ambush-style shooting in California parking garage

Espinoza, 35, was fatally shot on Feb. 17, 2024, while entering the garage of Palisade UTC at Nobel Drive and Lombard Place ...

Yes, the Holiday Bowl considered moving January’s game to Saudi Arabia. Here’s why.

The Holiday Bowl’s ongoing financial hardships are serious enough that event organizers pursued the possibility of playing ...

Tattooed package thief suspect – nicknamed ‘Postal Malone’ – is arrested, California police say

Police arrested a man on Wednesday, Oct. 16, who was nicknamed “Postal Malone” because of his resemblance to music artist ...

California-bound United Airlines flight diverted after midair windshield crack

The flight from Denver to LAX was safely diverted to Salt Lake City after the crack was discovered, officials said.

Curtain Calls: East Bay theater imports with mystery-thriller from London

It’s an honor to bring London’s West End production all the way to Walnut Creek just in time for spooky season,” said Center ...

East Bay pets of the week for Oct. 24

Visit the website of the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society at berkeleyhumane.org to learn more and schedule a meeting with me. Meet Neptune, Sally, Jonathan, Katashi and Buttons: East Bay pets of the ...