Man tries to kidnap toddler from Oakland bus stop, attacks mom: police
Oakland police are searching for a man who made several attempts to kidnap a toddler at a bus stop Tuesday afternoon.
Raiders, community mourn loss of Oakland super fan 'Griz' Jones
Greg "Griz" Jones, a Raiders super fan known for his philanthropy, epic tailgate parties and deep love of Oakland, has died.
Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
'The story happened in front of my eyes': Bay Area resident recalls events of Great Escape from Alcatraz
Bay Area author Jolene Babyak was 15 and living on Alcatraz when three inmates escaped what was then known as "the world’s most secure prison." 60 years later, new photos show what the escapees would look like today. Babyak shares in fascinating detail what unfolded the night of the escape and what she believes happened.
Investigations under way as San Jose marks third homicide in less than a week
San Jose police said a man was killed during a fight early Sunday morning, the third homicide in less than a week.
'Where the Crawdads Sing' author Delia Owens wanted for questioning in murder
The movie adaptation of the best-selling novel "Where the Crawdads Sing" hits theaters Friday — but the author’s connection to a murder in Zambia that’s nearly three decades old shared the spotlight with opening day.
Snoop Dogg pokes fun at Biden with ‘Sleepy Joe OG’ weed strain
Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., has always been a well-known critic of United States presidents including Donald Trump.
Fall semester is free at Laney College in Oakland
The fall semester is free at Laney Community College in Oakland – a gift to students who might have suffered financially and academically throughout the pandemic.
Driver OK after double decker tour bus burns in Millbrae
A double decker tour bus caught fire and completely burned on southbound Highway 101 in Millbrae Wednesday evening in a fiery spectacle where the driver was able to walk away unharmed.
SF Gay Men's chorus says goodbye to conductor Tim Seelig
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus is celebrating the retirement of artistic director and conductor Tim Seelig.
California man who served 25 years poised to be deported to Cambodia
Phoeun You, who served a 25-year-sentence at San Quentin, is now slated to be deported back to Cambodia, despite the pleas of activists who say he has changed his life for the better.
Bay Area woman who was the oldest living in California dies at age 114
East Bay resident Mila Mangold, who held the title of California’s oldest person, died earlier this month at the age of 114. She was also considered the second oldest in the U.S. and the seventh oldest in the world.
NASA shares full set of James Webb Space Telescope images in 'new era' of astronomy
The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
83-year-old San Jose man suspected in fatal shooting
San Jose police arrested an 83-year-old man on Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting-- the city's 20th homicide of the year.
Who is stealing storm drain grates in Vallejo?
People walking, biking, or driving, are to asked to stay alert for missing storm drain grates in Vallejo, since the holes they cover can be up to several feet deep.
Family of Illinois parade survivor Cooper Roberts, 8: 'Tough weekend,' told him he's paralyzed
The family of Highland Park, Illinois parade victim Cooper Roberts, 8, said Sunday it's been “a very tough weekend” and that the boy is “in a great deal of pain – physically and emotionally – especially as the family had to share with him the devastating news that he is paralyzed from the waist down.”
Raiders’ Sandra Morgan is NFL’s 1st Black female team president
Sandra Douglass Morgan is the Raider's first Black woman to be the president of an NFL team.
Family of Oakland men who drowned saving nephew hope to send bodies to Guatemala
The family and friends of the three immigrant men who drowned while rescuing a nephew from the delta in Sacramento are hoping to send their bodies back to their native Guatemala.