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.

Water tests show what's causing the Oakland Estuary to be muddy brown and slimy green

The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.

Brown water in Oakland Estuary undergoing testing

Scientists are testing the brown, murky water in the Oakland Estuary to determine if there's something harmful in it, following complaints and health fears.

Murky, muddy mystery in Oakland Estuary water

Neighbors describe seeing unusually brown or rust-colored water in the Oakland estuary for days, despite the changing tides.

Alameda family convicted of food stamp fraud through Oakland convenience store

An Alameda family has been convicted of defrauding the government of food stamp money. The crime allegedly occurred from the convenience store the family owned on International Boulevard in Oakland.

Alameda athlete wins USA Track and Field Championship race

Cooper Teare, a track star from Alameda, won the highly anticipated USA men's 1,500 meter race in Oregon on Saturday, earning a spot in the World Championship race.

Memorial for Mario Gonzalez burned in Alameda park

An altar created to remember Mario Gonzalez, who died in Alameda police custody, has been burned down. Some think it was intentional.

Alameda City Council approves guaranteed basic income pilot program

Alameda City Council on Tuesday passed a guaranteed basic income pilot program. The council approved the program in a 3 to 2 vote. The program is designed to help low-income Alameda residents. 

Elderly couple dies from injuries sustained in Alameda house fire

An elderly couple who was critically injured in a house fire in Alameda has died from their injuries, a fire official confirmed. The couple's grandson was also wounded in the fire.

2nd autopsy says Mario Gonzalez died of restraint asphyxia, not methamphetamine

A second autopsy commissioned by a civil rights law firm says that Mario Gonzalez died last spring because of restraint asphyxia after three officers put their body weight on him – and he did not die of methamphetamine because he didn't have enough of the drug in his system.