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.
Bay Area kidney donors, recipient gear up for 300-mile race in hopes of inspiring others
Some Bay Area kidney donors and recipients are defying expectations, as they take on a race more than 300 miles long.
Some Bay Area kidney donors and recipients are defying expectations, as they take on a race more than 300 miles long.
Alameda police shut down 'illegal gambling den' after finding slot machines, drugs
Officers searched the home after obtaining a warrant and found slot machines, table games, firearms, ammunition, cash, and drugs.
Officers searched the home after obtaining a warrant and found slot machines, table games, firearms, ammunition, cash, and drugs.
Water main break in Alameda repaired after causing sinkholes, road closures
A water main broke in Alameda on Sunday, causing streets to flood and authorities to close sections of road has been repaired, officials say.
A water main broke in Alameda on Sunday, causing streets to flood and authorities to close sections of road has been repaired, officials say.
Old explosive found in Alameda drain pipe
A bomb squad was called Tuesday after an old explosive was found in a drain pipe in Alameda, police said.
A bomb squad was called Tuesday after an old explosive was found in a drain pipe in Alameda, police said.
After their dog died, an Alameda family adopted 'Ziggy' – a DNA test revealed this stunning result
When Rufus died, the Alameda family was heartbroken. They soon adopted a new dog, Ziggy – but the resemblance to their late furry friend was uncanny.
When Rufus died, the Alameda family was heartbroken. They soon adopted a new dog, Ziggy – but the resemblance to their late furry friend was uncanny.
Free Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service expands to six days a week
The City of Alameda announced the expansion of their Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service this week.
The City of Alameda announced the expansion of their Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service this week.