NHTSA announces Tesla recall for "full self-driving" mode safety concerns

Federal regulators announced a recall of Tesla vehicles due to concerns over erratic behavior when the cars are in Tesla's FSD or Full Self-Driving Beta mode.

Alameda's Bay Farm Middle School set to close

Some parents in Alameda are pushing back on a potential plan to close Bay Farm Middle School. 

'30 HOUR PARKING': Alameda street sign appears to have typo

A new parking sign in downtown Alameda posted to social media has people laughing. The sign showed up Tuesday and appears to have one typo that really changes things.

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.

'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?

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.