East Bay's Best Restaurants | Brazen Imposter Robbery | More Police Drones | Ferrari Show: Patch PM

Catch up on NorCal's top stories for Friday, April 24.

Officer Shoots FoodMaxx Robbery Suspect From Inside Getaway Car: Bodycam Captures High-Speed Standoff

Authorities release police camera video from officer who was trapped in the vehicle of an armed robbery suspect speeding away.

Police Drone, Body Camera Program Expanded Under New $3.7 Million Contract In SMC Town

The City Council reauthorized a military equipment policy as residents and councilmembers weigh surveillance, costs and safety.

These Are The Best Restaurants In The East Bay, SF Chronicle Says

The Chronicle recently dropped its list of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. Did your East Bay favorite make the cut?

San Ramon Student Drawing To Be Exhibited At Carnegie Hall

Dougherty Valley student Aditi Ranjan's drawing "Silent Suffering" won a National Gold Medal in the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

'Completely Normal': Grounded Crows Prompt PSA From Alameda Police

"Fledglings may spend up to two weeks on the ground learning how to fly," police said.

Man Who Posed As Cop While Robbing Bay Area Spa Arrested: Sheriff

The man entered the spa wearing a police vest and a duty belt that appeared to have a gun, authorities said.

Ferrari Show Coming To Danville

Some of the world's finest Ferraris will be on display outside the Blackhawk Museum.