Aquatic drones built in Alameda heading to El Niño region ahead of winter forecasts
Powered by the sun and driven by the wind, these uncrewed surface vehicles are designed to travel vast distances across open ocean waters.
Powered by the sun and driven by the wind, these uncrewed surface vehicles are designed to travel vast distances across open ocean waters.
Oakland Pride parade and festival aims to bring joy to The Town
Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Oakland on Sunday afternoon as the city hosted its 16th annual Pride parade and festival.
Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Oakland on Sunday afternoon as the city hosted its 16th annual Pride parade and festival.
Good Samaritan shot during struggle in TJ Maxx parking lot in Alameda
A good Samaritan ended up in the hospital Saturday after being shot outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda while trying to help someone who was involved in a struggle with the suspect.
A good Samaritan ended up in the hospital Saturday after being shot outside a TJ Maxx store in Alameda while trying to help someone who was involved in a struggle with the suspect.
Oakland to pay police ‘ghost chase’ victims $17M
The City of Oakland has agreed to pay $17 million to four family members who were injured in an unauthorized police "ghost chase" that also killed a 28-year-old relative.
The City of Oakland has agreed to pay $17 million to four family members who were injured in an unauthorized police "ghost chase" that also killed a 28-year-old relative.
How advocates say Oakland's AI 'innovation campus' would be different than other data centers
'INNOVATION CAMPUS': An Oakland building that once housed a supercomputer facility is now the proposed site for a new tech project — though advocates reject the notion that it's a data center.
'INNOVATION CAMPUS': An Oakland building that once housed a supercomputer facility is now the proposed site for a new tech project — though advocates reject the notion that it's a data center.
Oakland has a new tool for illegal dumping – and it's already picked up 34K pounds of trash
Illegal dumping has long plagued neighborhoods across Oakland, but city officials showcased a new addition to their cleanup efforts aimed at tackling the problem head-on.
Illegal dumping has long plagued neighborhoods across Oakland, but city officials showcased a new addition to their cleanup efforts aimed at tackling the problem head-on.
Oakland’s Home of Chicken and Waffles closing for good after more than 20 years
An Oakland soul food institution is closing its doors after more than 20 years in business.
An Oakland soul food institution is closing its doors after more than 20 years in business.
Oakland PRIDE: what to know
Oakland pride is kicking off with a vibrant parade through downtown this weekend. The parade is from 10:30AM to Noon Sunday, August 16.
Oakland pride is kicking off with a vibrant parade through downtown this weekend. The parade is from 10:30AM to Noon Sunday, August 16.
Bay Area swimmer crosses Strait of Gibraltar, on verge of breaking world record
A Bay Area athlete completed a grueling open-water marathon swim across the punishing Strait of Gibraltar, bringing her one step closer to becoming the youngest person to achieve a feat reached by only about 50 people in the world.
A Bay Area athlete completed a grueling open-water marathon swim across the punishing Strait of Gibraltar, bringing her one step closer to becoming the youngest person to achieve a feat reached by only about 50 people in the world.
Family mourns 24-year-old mother killed in hit-and-run outside Oakland church
Maribel Matias died on Saturday night after she was struck by a car directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
Maribel Matias died on Saturday night after she was struck by a car directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
San Leandro earthquake felt throughout Bay Area
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck near San Leandro on Thursday morning, and while there were no immediate reports of damage, people all over the Bay Area reported feeling the shaking.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck near San Leandro on Thursday morning, and while there were no immediate reports of damage, people all over the Bay Area reported feeling the shaking.
Oakland pays $17M for death following police 'ghost chase'
The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history.
The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history.
Body cam: Oakland police kill man with makeshift spears
Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year.
Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year.
Oakland sues landlord over broken elevators at downtown apartment building
The Oakland City Attorney is joining a legal battle against a downtown landlord after elderly and disabled residents were left without working elevators for weeks.
The Oakland City Attorney is joining a legal battle against a downtown landlord after elderly and disabled residents were left without working elevators for weeks.
Oakland police release body cam footage in deadly shooting of allegedly armed man
The video appears to show the suspect taking a makeshift spear in hand and moving threateningly toward the officers just before the shooting.
The video appears to show the suspect taking a makeshift spear in hand and moving threateningly toward the officers just before the shooting.
Woman killed in Fremont apartment fire
A woman died after a fire at a Fremont apartment complex Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.
A woman died after a fire at a Fremont apartment complex Wednesday morning, according to fire officials.
South Hayward Parish Food Pantry to close after more than 50 years of service
First Presbyterian Church announced on Monday that it will be closing the South Hayward Parish Food Pantry after 50 years of serving the community. The pantry will close its doors on Aug. 14.
First Presbyterian Church announced on Monday that it will be closing the South Hayward Parish Food Pantry after 50 years of serving the community. The pantry will close its doors on Aug. 14.
Oakland 7-Eleven workers speak out after group loots store
A crowd of young people stormed an Oakland 7-Eleven over the weekend, stealing merchandise and damaging the store, according to workers who said they now fear for their safety.
A crowd of young people stormed an Oakland 7-Eleven over the weekend, stealing merchandise and damaging the store, according to workers who said they now fear for their safety.
Developer unveils plans for AI data center in Oakland
Plans were unveiled for a brand-new 20,000-square-foot artificial intelligence data center in downtown Oakland, sparking debate among local residents over economic growth and environmental impacts.
Plans were unveiled for a brand-new 20,000-square-foot artificial intelligence data center in downtown Oakland, sparking debate among local residents over economic growth and environmental impacts.
14-year-old Bay Area track star returns from Junior Olympics with a gold
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.