Mega Millions winner in Maine takes entire $1.35 billion jackpot
It might be Friday the 13th, but Mega Millions players in Alameda believed this could actually be their lucky day. The Mega Millions jackpot jumped to 1.35 billion dollars – the second largest prize in the game’s history.
City of Alameda to again open warming shelter for cold weather months
A warming shelter will again open in Alameda starting Friday to help upwards of 15 unhoused people three days a week through the end of April, city officials said.
Alameda man busted for stealing Christmas packages from porches: police
A 49-year-old man was arrested for taking Christmas gifts from porches in Alameda, police said. Three packages fell from the suspect's motorcycle during the arrest, according to APD.
Super Saturday for Bay Area retailers
Super Saturday is expected to be even bigger than last year with 158 million consumer out shopping, a 10-million increase over 2021.
Suspect held after touching girl and trying to kiss another at Alameda High
A suspect has been arrested for touching the face of a girl at Alameda High School and then trying to kiss another girl, police said Wednesday.
2 intruders disrupt Alameda High School in separate 'scary' incidents
Two male intruders scared students and staff at Alameda High School on Tuesday in separate incidents, officials said.
'Whites only' and 'Blacks only' tagged in Alameda High restroom
Alameda High School officials said hate speech was etched into different areas of the school before the Thanksgiving break. The N-word, "whites only," "blacks only," and a swastika were found in a stairwell and a restroom on campus.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy arrested on suspicion of DUI back at work, BBQ-ing
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy who was hospitalized after he was involved in a crash where he was arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving returned to work this week; one of his first duties back was to BBQ a meal for an academy memorial run.
San Lorenzo teen runaway located
Authorities announced Wednesday that missing runaway Shamaya Smith of San Lorenzo has been located.
Hangar 1 Vodka closing tasting room in Alameda
Hangar 1 Vodka Distillery in Alameda has announced they are closing for good. The news comes just months after Rock Wall Wine, another popular gathering spot on the west end of the island, shut down.
After vandalism at park, 200 monarch butterflies cluster nearby in Alameda
Have you seen them? Over 200 monarch butterflies have been gathering in a redwood tree in Alameda's Lincoln Park. It's a welcomed sight after vandals destroyed the Monarch Butterfly Garden on the other side of the island just a few months ago.
'Watermelon Rock' resurfaces along shoreline after mysterious disappearance
If you live in Alameda, chances are you have seen it: Watermelon Rock. It's the painted slab of cement that has been sitting on the shoreline of Doolittle Drive for decades. During the summer, the infamous rock disappeared. So what happened to it?
African American veterans honored in exhibit aboard USS Hornet on Veterans Day
The African Americans in the military exhibit aboard the USS Hornet in Alameda was prominently featured as part of Veterans Day events.
DA not charging driver who killed Supervisor Wilma Chan; successor faces trial
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office says it will not be filing charges against the driver who hit and killed Supervisor Wilma Chan as her successor faces trial over his eligibility to fill her seat.
Man accused of slashing hundreds of tires arrested in Alameda
Alameda police say they have arrested a man accused of slashing hundreds of tires.
SF Portola Festival criticized over noise and crowd control
This past weekend's inaugural Portola Music Festival in San Francisco is facing some criticism over crowd management, and excessive noise, which was heard all the way across the Bay in Alameda.
Fish kills: Deadly Bay Area algae blooms could last for weeks
The red algae bloom in the San Francisco Bay killing hundreds, if not thousands, of fish since last week likely won't end for at least a couple weeks, as the warm weather gets hotter going into Labor Day weekend, according to experts.
Alameda townhome catches fire, producing massive flames: Video
A home in the west end of Alameda caught fire overnight. Video from the scene shows firefighters battling massive flames as people gathered outside of the structure.
Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl last seen in Alameda
Oakland police are asking for the public's help as they search for a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen in Alameda.
Suspect arraigned for allegedly killing Alameda teen with shot through window
An Alameda teen was gunned down inside her bedroom window by a 19-year-old man from Tracy, police said. The pair was heard arguing over the phone before he allegedly opened fire and killed the victim.