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Authorities have charged Demarcus Jones with the murder of a Berkeley woman, triggering the release of grisly new details Thursday in court papers. Police have identified Jones as the woman's boyfriend. A close friend of hers told The Scanner this week that their relationship did not rise to that level. The name of the

Suspects drive wrong way; assistance from multiple agencies includes two helicopters, Sheriff’s K-9 On Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026, at about 2:13, Lafayette police officers responded to a business on the 3500 block of Mt. Diablo Blvd. for a report of two shoplifters who stole items and then fled in a silver-colored

Dozens of older residents at Oakland Station say life inside their East Oakland affordable housing complex has gone from senior living to daily struggle, with roaches, trash, broken elevators and unrepaired flood damage all part of the routine. Frustrated by what they describe as long-standing security gaps and stalled

Some on Oakland’s City Council said they trust Mayor Barbara Lee, but don’t know if mayoral power should be expanded indefinitely. “We believe in you, but what about that next person?”

Authorities in Sonoma County say a man recently arrested in connection with a financial scam that cost an elderly couple over $25,000 is part of a larger scheme targeting older adults.

"We waited for about an hour and 30 minutes," the newborn's mother said of their trip to the ER. "They did not do anything at all." Visiting the ER for the baby's concerning cough, a Fairfield mom said no tests were done and no treatment was given. But they still got a huge bill.

California’s job engine has quietly shifted into a new gear, and it is not just the usual coastal suspects grabbing the headlines. Fresh federal labor data released yesterday, show the state now claims four of the nation’s fastest-growing job markets: Stockton, San Jose, Fresno and Bakersfield. After a year of outsized

Four people including a pedestrian were injured Wednesday after two vehicles collided North of the Panhandle in San Francisco. Officers responded to a report of two vehicles colliding and hitting a pedestrian at Hayes and Baker streets at about 11:35 a.m., according to police. Article continues below this ad. A...

Partial demolition of the Coit Liquors building in North Beach can continue immediately, the Board of Appeals ruled.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee made a rare appearance at a City Council meeting Tuesday, successfully presenting her legislation for a November ballot measure that would turn Oakland into a “strong mayor” city. But before getting into the meat of the proposal, Lee sharply defended it against critics who’ve...