Six Confirmed Dead, Seven Injured After Balcony Collapses In East Bay

Several victims of this morning's tragedy in Berkeley are reported to be Irish citizens. (VIDEO)

Sunday Smiles: Kids Enjoying Summer; Generous Donations; Heroes--Real and Pretend

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from around the Bay Area.

Solano County Inmate's Death Appears To Be Hanging

But officials are awaiting toxicology tests.

UPDATE: Contra Costa Co. Inmate Who Died Was Facing Life In Prison

The man, a convicted child molester, died after a suicide attempt this week.

Toddler Dies From Injuries Suffered Last Week In Hwy 29/Vallejo Crash

The father told police he fell asleep while driving and rear-ended the truck in front of him. The other motorist was from American Canyon.

Motorcyclist Dies When Truck Turns Into Path: CHP

The accident was Sunday in unincorporated Solano County.

Police Seek Sonoma Co. Teen Missing Since Last Month

The 17 year old is reported missing from Sebastopol.

CHP Partners With Bay Area Dairy Company To Promote Motorcycle Safety

Keep an eye out for the new safety reminders on Berkeley Farms' fleet of trucks.

Trial Underway of Fairfield Man Charged With Killing Police Officer

The Vallejo police officer was killed during a bank robbery in 2011.

Worker Crushed By Falling I-Beam On Mare Island

The man was rushed to a trauma center.

71 Arrests Made During Probation, Parole Searches In Solano Co.

The weeklong effort combined multiple law enforcement agencies.

Nearby Police Bombarded With Calls From People Fearing Space-Based Weapons

The Richmond PD is fielding calls from people throughout the world who feel targeted.

IHOP Restaurant In Fairfield Robbed At Gunpoint

Police are looking for the suspect who wore a fisherman-style hat and drove a truck.

Vallejo Motorcyclist Killed In Crockett Crash ID'd

The accident was reported late Thursday night on I-80.

Fatal Crash Reported on I-80 in Crockett

The accident was near Pomona Street ramp.

Trio Arrested For Theft Of Kayak In Benicia

A citizen called police Tuesday to report a neighbor's kayak was being loaded onto a vehicle.

Contra Costa Hostage Crisis Ends With Suspect's Surrender

The man held two hostages for hours at an Antioch gas station after leading law enforcement on wild chase throughout the county.

High Wind Warning in Effect for Bridge

The Benicia-Martinez Bridge crosses the Carquinez Strait.

Saturday Night Garage Fire In Benicia

The incident was on East I Street.

North Bay Man Slits Own Throat, Dies In Front Of Officers During Domestic Dispute

The Santa Rosa man's three children, 15, 10 and 4, were in the home during the incident, but physically were unharmed.

Oakley Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Antioch Fight

The victim had to be hospitalized for his injuries.

No Injuries From Flare at Oil Refinery

The flare was reported Monday night at the Phillips 66 refinery.

Solano Co. Coroner IDs Cyclist Killed In Saturday's Yolo-Solano-Napa Ride

The 50 year old tragically ran a stop sign and was hit by a big rig driven by a Dixon man, CHP said.

Buckled Up, Benicia? Woe To Those Who Aren't; Citations Run $161 Minimum

"Click It Or Ticket" enforcement started today and runs through May. Watch video to grasp the importance of safety belts.

'Kidnapped' Girl Lied: There Was No Man With Green Dragon Tattoo

The 10 year old from the North Bay lied to avoid punishment, police said.

Girl, 10, Reports Escaping Kidnapper In American Canyon Or Vallejo

The child, who is now safe, told law enforcement she was snatched off the street Friday near a Vallejo elementary school.

Bicyclist Killed This Morning In Yolo-Solano-Napa Co. Cycling Event

The 50 year old, participating in the Davis Double Century, was pronounced dead at the scene, CHP said.

Suisun City Juvenile Arrested As Suspect No. 2 In Killing Of Jess Bethel H.S. Student

A male, 19, was the first arrested in connection with Thursday's fatal shooting of a teen in Vallejo.

East Bay Man with HIV Gets 29 Years For Having Sex With Boys

The victims were met online and were between 13 and 16 years old.

Male, 19, Arrested, Accused Of Killing Jesse Bethel H.S. Student

The Vallejo teen was apprehended at a traffic stop. Two schools were locked down after the 17 year old was shot dead Thursday.

County Coroner IDs Pedestrian Struck, Killed Tuesday Night

The motorist from Vacaville told officers the man was dressed in black and pushing a shopping cart in the center of the road.

Jesse Bethel H.S. Student Shot Dead

The victim was found around noon at a skate park in Vallejo. Police searching for the shooter.

Possible Homicide Reported Thursday Afternoon Near Jesse Bethel H.S.

Medics responded to the school around noon.

Coast Guard Rescues 3 From Sinking Boat In San Pablo Bay

The rescue got dicey as communication, at one point, was lost.

Pedestrian Killed Tuesday Night In Solano Co. Was Walking In Road With Shopping Cart

The motorist was 32 and from Vacaville.

Van Full Of School Kids Crashes Today On Hwy 505 Near I-80

The students were from Chico and heading out on a field trip.

Fatal Collision Between Vehicle, Pedestrian Reported in Solano Co.

The accident was at McGary Road and Hiddenbrooke Parkway.

Solano Co. Man Shot, Killed at Memorial Service for Friend Killed in Shooting 2 Weeks Ago

The victim was 35 years old and from Vallejo. Police are looking for leads.

Officials ID Inmate Murdered At Vacaville Prison

The 24 year old from the Bay Area was serving time for robbery.

California ACLU Releases Video App to Catch 'Bad Cops'

The idea is the app would protect recordings of police interaction by instantly sharing the video with the ACLU. Good idea?