Sideshows break out in Oakland early Sunday morning
Oakland police said there was disruptive sideshow activity Sunday morning in two locations near the Oakland International Airport. There were 100 vehicles involved in the sideshow at 66th Avenue and Coliseum Way around 3:30 a.m., police said. Spectators threw fireworks at officers before the crowd was dispersed, the Oakland Police Department claimed. Just 30 minutes later, there was another sideshow with a smaller crowd and 50 vehicles nearby at Edes Avenue and Hegenberger Road. An AC Transit was unable to continue on its route due to the crowd, police said.
Oakland police said there was disruptive sideshow activity Sunday morning in two locations near the Oakland International Airport. There were 100 vehicles involved in the sideshow at 66th Avenue and Coliseum Way around 3:30 a.m., police said. Spectators threw fireworks at officers before the crowd was dispersed, the Oakland Police Department claimed. Just 30 minutes later, there was another sideshow with a smaller crowd and 50 vehicles nearby at Edes Avenue and Hegenberger Road. An AC Transit was unable to continue on its route due to the crowd, police said.
Power outage affects 4,200 customers in Pleasanton, Dublin, PG&E says
PG&E says it is still working to restore service to thousands of customers in the Tri-Valley area after the power went out shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday night. There is no estimate for full restoration.
PG&E says it is still working to restore service to thousands of customers in the Tri-Valley area after the power went out shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday night. There is no estimate for full restoration.
Big support for Oakland ice cream vendor after robbery
Hundreds of people turned out to buy ice cream from an Oakland vendor who had recently been robbed by armed thieves.
Hundreds of people turned out to buy ice cream from an Oakland vendor who had recently been robbed by armed thieves.
Petrified Forest in Bay Area going up for sale
A 500-acre property that includes fossilized trees, which has attracted tourists since the 1870s, is being put up for sale by the family that runs the attraction near Calistoga. The land features ancient sequoias which had been buried in volcanic ash.
A 500-acre property that includes fossilized trees, which has attracted tourists since the 1870s, is being put up for sale by the family that runs the attraction near Calistoga. The land features ancient sequoias which had been buried in volcanic ash.
Eastbound I-80 closure during August weekends Hercules to Crockett
Caltrans is shutting down all eastbound lanes as part of a roadway improvement project. Eastbound lanes in Contra Costa County will be closed from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett. Detours are at Highway 4 eastbound, where drivers can proceed to 680 north, then return to interstate 80 east at Fairfield.
Caltrans is shutting down all eastbound lanes as part of a roadway improvement project. Eastbound lanes in Contra Costa County will be closed from Highway 4 in Hercules to Cummings Skyway in Crockett. Detours are at Highway 4 eastbound, where drivers can proceed to 680 north, then return to interstate 80 east at Fairfield.
Goats on the loose in Pinole
A herd of goats roamed freely in Pinole on Monday after escaping their enclosure. The animals lazily ate from lawns and gardens on a residential block until a goat herder arrived to corral them, police said.
A herd of goats roamed freely in Pinole on Monday after escaping their enclosure. The animals lazily ate from lawns and gardens on a residential block until a goat herder arrived to corral them, police said.
Toasty inland before cooldown kicks in tomorrow
Inland parts of the Bay Area will experience another hot day on Tuesday, before cooler temperatures arrive tomorrow and last through the rest of the week. The coast and areas near the bay will not see as big of a swing in the weather.
Inland parts of the Bay Area will experience another hot day on Tuesday, before cooler temperatures arrive tomorrow and last through the rest of the week. The coast and areas near the bay will not see as big of a swing in the weather.
Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
Warm Sunday, but cooler than yesterday
Temperatures around the Bay Area will be lower than yesterday, though they will still hit the mid-90s in places like Santa Rosa and Livermore. Later this week, there will be additional cooling as inland cities and towns can expect temperatures in the 80s.
Temperatures around the Bay Area will be lower than yesterday, though they will still hit the mid-90s in places like Santa Rosa and Livermore. Later this week, there will be additional cooling as inland cities and towns can expect temperatures in the 80s.
E-scooter explodes in San Francisco apartment, 2 men jump out window
Two men had to jump out from the window of a Tenderloin apartment Monday morning when a charging E-scooter exploded and caused a fire. According to the fire department, one of the victims suffered serious burns. The blaze was contained to a single unit.
Two men had to jump out from the window of a Tenderloin apartment Monday morning when a charging E-scooter exploded and caused a fire. According to the fire department, one of the victims suffered serious burns. The blaze was contained to a single unit.
Stanford University offers class on Taylor Swift's popular 'All Too Well' song
At Stanford, the ten-week class has allowed section instructor Nona Hungate to spend each week deconstructing one minute of the ten-minute song,
At Stanford, the ten-week class has allowed section instructor Nona Hungate to spend each week deconstructing one minute of the ten-minute song,
2 people, including a juvenile, injured in Oakland double shooting
Oakland Police Department are investigating a double shooting Friday evening where a juvenile is one of the victims who was injured.
Oakland Police Department are investigating a double shooting Friday evening where a juvenile is one of the victims who was injured.
CHP investigating incident that led to Bay Bridge backup
Evidence markers are present at the scene of a traffic backup along the eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge I-80 near the Toll Plaza. California Highway Patrol issued a severe traffic alert, but have not officially said what the investigation entailed.
Evidence markers are present at the scene of a traffic backup along the eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge I-80 near the Toll Plaza. California Highway Patrol issued a severe traffic alert, but have not officially said what the investigation entailed.
Elderly man struck and killed while on motorized scooter
San Jose recorded another traffic fatality.
San Jose recorded another traffic fatality.
93-year-old Oakland man becomes oldest to climb Yosemite's Half Dome
Last week, a 93-year-old Oakland man became the oldest known climber to conquer Yosemite's Half Dome. We spoke with Everett Kalin who tells us how he prepared for his amazing accomplishment.
Last week, a 93-year-old Oakland man became the oldest known climber to conquer Yosemite's Half Dome. We spoke with Everett Kalin who tells us how he prepared for his amazing accomplishment.
New clues give hope in 22 year old San Francisco cold case
There are new developments in a 22-year-old San Francisco cold case. Investigators say they believe new evidence could lead to whoever killed Kelvin Hamilton, the father of a three-year-old girl, who is now an adult. The victim's sister says she's in constant contact with police to make sure her brother's case is not forgotten.
There are new developments in a 22-year-old San Francisco cold case. Investigators say they believe new evidence could lead to whoever killed Kelvin Hamilton, the father of a three-year-old girl, who is now an adult. The victim's sister says she's in constant contact with police to make sure her brother's case is not forgotten.
Wind joins warm Bay Area temperatures
KTVU's Roberta Gonzales shares this evening's Bay Area forecast.
KTVU's Roberta Gonzales shares this evening's Bay Area forecast.
Thieves dump stripped, stolen vehicle in Oakland park
A resident shared photos of the dumped vehicle near the swing area at Joaquin Miller Park.
A resident shared photos of the dumped vehicle near the swing area at Joaquin Miller Park.
Frustration over Bay Area freeway shootings after another child shot
Bay Area freeway shootings have increased over the last couple of years, resulting in multiple kids getting injured or killed as they ride in cars.
Bay Area freeway shootings have increased over the last couple of years, resulting in multiple kids getting injured or killed as they ride in cars.
Baby killed, 2 hurt in San Jose after driver strikes trio in car
A driver in San Jose fatally struck a baby and injured a little girl and woman late Tuesday night, marking the 27th traffic death in the city this year.
A driver in San Jose fatally struck a baby and injured a little girl and woman late Tuesday night, marking the 27th traffic death in the city this year.