Nurses rally in Alameda to protest federal health care cuts
A large group of nurses rallied outside Alameda Hospital as part of a nationwide “Red Alert" tour, protesting proposed federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
A large group of nurses rallied outside Alameda Hospital as part of a nationwide “Red Alert" tour, protesting proposed federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
Push to raise Alameda County minimum wage to $30 an hour
A coalition of community organizers, labor leaders and small business owners wants Alameda County voters to decide whether to raise the countywide minimum wage to $30 an hour.
A coalition of community organizers, labor leaders and small business owners wants Alameda County voters to decide whether to raise the countywide minimum wage to $30 an hour.
Bear spray identified as substance in Alameda hazmat situation
Fire officials investigating a hazardous materials incident at an Alameda apartment complex on Monday that sent an adult and a child to a local hospital later determined the substance was bear spray.
Fire officials investigating a hazardous materials incident at an Alameda apartment complex on Monday that sent an adult and a child to a local hospital later determined the substance was bear spray.
Hundreds of teens flock to Alameda beach despite warnings, fights leave one injured
Three fights broke out and a teen was hospitalized after hundreds of young people gathered at an Alameda beach for an "unauthorized" event despite warnings from city officials.
Three fights broke out and a teen was hospitalized after hundreds of young people gathered at an Alameda beach for an "unauthorized" event despite warnings from city officials.
Alameda police warn of unpermitted ‘beach takeover’ parties at Crown Beach
Alameda police are warning about unpermitted “beach takeover” parties advertised on social media as a massive heat wave heads for the Bay Area this weekend.
Alameda police are warning about unpermitted “beach takeover” parties advertised on social media as a massive heat wave heads for the Bay Area this weekend.
Alameda police make arrests after business break-ins
Alameda police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of commercial burglaries.
Alameda police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of commercial burglaries.
Alameda teachers rally for better pay
Teachers in Alameda are holding a two-day rally beginning Wednesday as they seek to build support ahead of a key contract meeting with district leaders.
Teachers in Alameda are holding a two-day rally beginning Wednesday as they seek to build support ahead of a key contract meeting with district leaders.
Evacuations lifted following Alameda gas leak
A gas leak prompted the evacuation of nearby schools and residents Wednesday afternoon in Alameda.
A gas leak prompted the evacuation of nearby schools and residents Wednesday afternoon in Alameda.
Tenants abandon massive lizard in Alameda
Former tenants left a massive lizard, called an ornate Niles monitor, behind in their home, Alameda police announced on Monday.
Former tenants left a massive lizard, called an ornate Niles monitor, behind in their home, Alameda police announced on Monday.
US seizes Venezuelan oil tankers; Alameda Coast Guard helps with mission
U.S. forces on Wednesday said they seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one intercepted in the North Atlantic after a lengthy pursuit. The Alameda Coast Guard Cutter Munro was part of one of the missions.
U.S. forces on Wednesday said they seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including one intercepted in the North Atlantic after a lengthy pursuit. The Alameda Coast Guard Cutter Munro was part of one of the missions.
Alameda man charged with felony for killing a wild turkey: DA
An Alameda man is a felony animal cruelty charge for killing a wild turkey on the grounds of the old Alameda Naval Air Station.
An Alameda man is a felony animal cruelty charge for killing a wild turkey on the grounds of the old Alameda Naval Air Station.
Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
New ferries coming to both Bay Area ferry systems for fun, commuting, and disasters
While mass transit continues its slow recovery from pre-pandemic days, the aging of buses, trains and ferries is looking up as more new equipment hits the road rails and waves. The freeways are not free of more and more vehicles, while ferries face little traffic even at the peaks of terrestrial transit.
While mass transit continues its slow recovery from pre-pandemic days, the aging of buses, trains and ferries is looking up as more new equipment hits the road rails and waves. The freeways are not free of more and more vehicles, while ferries face little traffic even at the peaks of terrestrial transit.
Alameda crews rescue 68-year-old on sinking sailboat
Alameda police officers and firefighters rescued a 68-year-old from a sinking sailboat Wednesday morning near the Encinal Boat Ramp.
Alameda police officers and firefighters rescued a 68-year-old from a sinking sailboat Wednesday morning near the Encinal Boat Ramp.
SNAP uncertainty: Bay Area families worried about 'food crisis'
Kelly Gonzalez and her father, Javier, were among the many shoppers at the Alameda Food Bank on Monday, worried about how they will put food on the table, since the Trump administration's announcement that it will partially fund federal food supplements, and then another bombshell that it wouldn't pay for SNAP until the federal shutdown ends, has left more questions than answers.
Kelly Gonzalez and her father, Javier, were among the many shoppers at the Alameda Food Bank on Monday, worried about how they will put food on the table, since the Trump administration's announcement that it will partially fund federal food supplements, and then another bombshell that it wouldn't pay for SNAP until the federal shutdown ends, has left more questions than answers.
Local Mayors meet to discuss impacts of government shutdown
This roundtable was brought together by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, the Democratic representative for the 12th District, to understand what the cities in her district need.
This roundtable was brought together by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, the Democratic representative for the 12th District, to understand what the cities in her district need.
Coast Guard fires at U-Haul in Oakland amid immigration protest; driver in FBI custody
The FBI is investigating a shooting that occurred late Thursday night near the entrance to Coast Guard Island between Oakland and Alameda — the same location where a day-long protest against a called-off federal immigration operation had taken place hours earlier.
The FBI is investigating a shooting that occurred late Thursday night near the entrance to Coast Guard Island between Oakland and Alameda — the same location where a day-long protest against a called-off federal immigration operation had taken place hours earlier.
Live updates: Gunfire rings out at end of Bay Area immigration protest
Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.
Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.
Protesters surround Border Patrol in Alameda, authorities deploy flash bangs
Roughly 300 protesters were out in force on Thursday morning, decrying the immigration operation stemming from Coast Guard Island Alameda.
Roughly 300 protesters were out in force on Thursday morning, decrying the immigration operation stemming from Coast Guard Island Alameda.
Federal immigration agents headed to Bay Area, Alameda's Coast Guard Island
President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.
President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.