Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
Public backlash after Oakland councilmember appears to make obscene gesture during meeting
An Oakland city councilmember is facing public criticism after video circulated online appearing to show him making an obscene gesture toward the audience during a City Council meeting.
How did a car fly onto Castro Valley BART train tracks? What we know
A car flew off the bed of a tow truck and landed on BART train tracks in Castro Valley Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 580, authorities said. One of the drivers involved recalled the bizarre chain-reaction crash.
New Oakland Airport program allows non-travelers through security
The Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is introducing a new program that will allow friends and family of travelers to greet them, or say one last goodbye, right at their gate.
NYE 2026: Best New Year's Eve fireworks, family-friendly festivities in the Bay Area
Start 2026 with a bang by enjoying the best fireworks shows the Bay Area has to offer, along with other fun, family-friendly activities. We’ve compiled a list of events that are either low-cost or free.
Sheng Thao won't ask to move criminal case out of Oakland
Lawyers for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao told a federal judge that they won't be asking to move her criminal bribery case out of Oakland, something they had brought up as a possibility at a prior court hearing.
Oakland takes 'critical step' toward bringing Costco to The Town
The city of Oakland took a major step this week toward a proposal to bring a Costco to the former Oakland Army Base.
Highland Hospital identifies unknown patient
Officials at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital need help identifying a patient who came in without without identification.
Car lands on BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley, major traffic impact
An unoccupied car that was being towed, landed on the BART tracks from I-580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday afternoon following a three-car accident, officials say. All lanes have reopened following a complete shutdown in the westbound direction and backups in both directions that lasted several hours.
H Mart delay: When will the popular Korean grocery megachain open its East Bay store?
Construction delays have snagged a highly anticipated mega Korean market and food hall in the East Bay that was initially slated to open this year.
Oakland approves contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras
After four hours of discussion, the Oakland City Council voted 7-1 on Tuesday night to approve a two-year contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras across the city.
Hayward explosion takes center stage at supervisors meeting
A gas pipeline explosion in a neighborhood near Hayward was a central topic at Tuesday's meeting of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
Oakland to begin enforcing metered parking on Sundays in January
Oakland will begin charging for metered street parking on Sundays starting in January, a move city officials say will improve parking turnover, but that many business owners and residents oppose.
John Beam killing: Suspect passed background check to buy gun used in shooting
New information has emerged about how the suspect charged with killing Laney College Athletic Director John Beam obtained the weapon used in the case.
Hayward explosion: Family of 5 lost everything in blast
A family of five lost their home and everything they owned in a gas pipe explosion near Hayward last week, family friends said, while trying to raise money to help them.
East Oakland homicides: Man, woman killed in separate shootings
Oakland police are investigating two separate fatal shootings that left a woman and a man dead.
Dublin to oppose reopening women's prison for any detention operations
The Dublin City Council on Tuesday night is poised to pass a resolution that opposes turning the now-closed women's prison – FCI Dublin – into any kind of correctional facility in the future, like reopening it as another prison or ICE detention center.
NTSB investigates gas line strike after explosion injures six near Hayward
Federal investigators are examining a gas line strike that led to a massive explosion in an Ashland neighborhood near Hayward.
Judge agrees to drop case against ex-San Leandro cop in deadly shooting
The decision comes after Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson said she can't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the former officer had committed a crime.
Crashes, heavy fog snarl traffic on Vasco Road
Several crashes and thick fog were reported Friday afternoon along a major thoroughfare through the Diablo Range, according to the California Highway Patrol.