Retired teacher to complete 31st and final charity run to raise money for East Oakland high schools

Retired East Bay teacher Jack Nelson plans to mark his 31st charity run on Tuesday, to raise money for three East Oakland high schools. Over the years, the beloved 68-year-old mentor and coach has raised $252,000 for schools.

Oakland man left for dead at Santa Rita Jail, exclusive video shows

An Oakland man was left for dead for several days at Santa Rita Jail as new allegations are surfacing for the first time that deputies doctored the books to make it seem like they were checking in on him, when in fact, they did not provide any meaningful care, KTVU has learned.

Residents seek help for entangled deer spotted in Oakland Hills since last month

Concerned residents in the Oakland Hills have been reaching out to wildlife experts about a deer tangled up in some type of rope and spotted multiple times since at least last month.

Formerly homeless Berkeley Law student helps homeless man enroll in school, secure housing

Once unhoused himself, Berkeley Law student Anthony Carrascohas helped a homeless man get off the streets and enroll in community college. Carrasco has also used his past as fuel to bring about change to Bay Area homeless policies, especially those involving children.

Almost 11,000 auto thefts in Oakland this year, or 40 per day

With the rise in Oakland’s crime rate a reigning concern for many of the city's residents and businesses, new figures showed that the number of auto thefts have hit an astounding 10,823 so far this year. That’s an average of more than 40 vehicles stolen a day.

Several Bay Area health departments issue new mask mandates, amid rising COVID cases

Health officials in several Bay Area counties have issued new mask mandates as COVID-19 cases continued to rise and in preparation for the upcoming respiratory virus season.

Lyft is rolling out a new feature matching women, nonbinary drivers and riders

San Francisco-based ride-hailing company Lyft has announced it’s rolling out a new feature that helps women and nonbinary drivers to be matched with women and nonbinary riders, in a move aimed at improving safety and allowing those drivers to have more control.  

Frontier Airlines giving away free Beyoncé tickets for Houston stop, sweepstakes

Frontier Airlines has launched a sweepstakes promotion with the chance to win tickets to Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour performance in Houston, roundtrip airfare, and more!

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week

There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.

Sketch released of Sonoma State sexual assault suspect

Sonoma State University police have released a sketch of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that occurred last week on the Rohnert Park campus.

Dramatic video shows large sideshows in Vallejo, illegal stunts escalate with gunfire, fireworks

Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement in the Bay Area to stop illegal sideshows, large crowds gathered again in Vallejo over the weekend to watch screeching vehicles spinning donuts, coming dangerously close to, if not hitting, spectators. There were also reports of shots being fired. 

Disneyland Resort opens San Fransokyo Square as newest attraction

San Fransokyo Square, an alternate San Francisco universe, with a Tokyo twist, has officially opened at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim.