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.
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.
Oakland firefighters providing mutual aid to structure fire on Alameda Point
Alameda firefighters have requested mutual aid from Oakland firefighters for a structure fire on Alameda Point, Monday afternoon.
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.
Three people arrested for allegedly stealing goods from Alameda shopping mall
Alameda police said they arrested three people on suspicion of grand theft at an East bay shopping center.