Police arrest suspect who stole dog from Castro, 'Frenchie' still missing
Police in San Francisco say they've made an arrest in the case of a stolen dog, but they say the stolen French bulldog is still missing.
Man dies in custody at Oakland courthouse
A 27-year-old man died Wednesday while in custody at an Oakland courthouse, according to sheriff’s officials.
Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
Public backlash after Oakland councilmember appears to make obscene gesture during meeting
An Oakland city councilmember is facing public criticism after video circulated online appearing to show him making an obscene gesture toward the audience during a City Council meeting.
New Oakland Airport program allows non-travelers through security
The Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is introducing a new program that will allow friends and family of travelers to greet them, or say one last goodbye, right at their gate.
NYE 2026: Best New Year's Eve fireworks, family-friendly festivities in the Bay Area
Start 2026 with a bang by enjoying the best fireworks shows the Bay Area has to offer, along with other fun, family-friendly activities. We’ve compiled a list of events that are either low-cost or free.
Sheng Thao won't ask to move criminal case out of Oakland
Lawyers for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao told a federal judge that they won't be asking to move her criminal bribery case out of Oakland, something they had brought up as a possibility at a prior court hearing.
Oakland takes 'critical step' toward bringing Costco to The Town
The city of Oakland took a major step this week toward a proposal to bring a Costco to the former Oakland Army Base.
Highland Hospital identifies unknown patient
Officials at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital need help identifying a patient who came in without without identification.
Oakland approves contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras
After four hours of discussion, the Oakland City Council voted 7-1 on Tuesday night to approve a two-year contract with Flock Safety for license-plate cameras across the city.
Oakland to begin enforcing metered parking on Sundays in January
Oakland will begin charging for metered street parking on Sundays starting in January, a move city officials say will improve parking turnover, but that many business owners and residents oppose.
John Beam killing: Suspect passed background check to buy gun used in shooting
New information has emerged about how the suspect charged with killing Laney College Athletic Director John Beam obtained the weapon used in the case.
East Oakland homicides: Man, woman killed in separate shootings
Oakland police are investigating two separate fatal shootings that left a woman and a man dead.
OUSD weighs deep budget cuts as district faces $100M deficit
Oakland school board members are weighing deep budget cuts as the district faces a $100 million deficit and the possibility of returning to state receivership if they fail to balance the books before the next school year.
Legendary coach John Beam honored with memorial walk at Laney College
The memorial was intended to reflect the journey that Beam traveled with generations of students during his time at Laney College.
List: Best Bay Area holiday light displays in 2025
Eager to find the best and brightest holiday displays the Bay has to offer? Look no further.
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.
Dive teams search Lake Merritt for gun possibly used in Condor Club manager shooting
Dive teams searched Lake Merritt in Oakland for a gun possibly used in the Oct. 3 shooting of Condor Club manager Mark Calcagni.
Residents of Oakland waterfront complex upset by car break-ins
Week after week, night after night, burglars have been converging on an apartment complex along Oakland's waterfront to break into cars.
Honoring John Beam: Oakland memorials held for the legendary coach
Memorial events are being held in Oakland for a community heartbroken by the loss of legendary and beloved football coach and Laney College Athletic Director John Beam last month.