Oakland drivers fed up over off-ramp that floods "every time" it rains
The Bay Area started to dry out Wednesday night, after a couple days of rainy weather that left behind flooding in some spots. In Oakland, people are fed up over one stretch of freeway that seems to flood every time a decent amount of rain moves through.
The Bay Area started to dry out Wednesday night, after a couple days of rainy weather that left behind flooding in some spots. In Oakland, people are fed up over one stretch of freeway that seems to flood every time a decent amount of rain moves through.
San Francisco police make arrest in fatal Wednesday morning shooting
An Oakland man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin District on Wednesday.
An Oakland man was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin District on Wednesday.
Meet the Oakland woman behind a female basketball league helping WNBA hopefuls ‘dream big’
Amen-Ra A turned her passion as a basketball player in Mexico into an Oakland-based league where young women who dream of scoring it big in the WNBA can begin, improve and thrive.
Amen-Ra A turned her passion as a basketball player in Mexico into an Oakland-based league where young women who dream of scoring it big in the WNBA can begin, improve and thrive.
Acclaimed Oakland filmmaker Boots Riley's new movie, set in the Bay Area, to premiere next month
Oakland’s visionary filmmaker Boots Riley rarely misses an opportunity to feature his city in his projects, and that’s proven to be the case in his next, highly anticipated, star-studded film "I Love Boosters."
Oakland’s visionary filmmaker Boots Riley rarely misses an opportunity to feature his city in his projects, and that’s proven to be the case in his next, highly anticipated, star-studded film "I Love Boosters."
Oakland police respond to shooting, armed person barricaded in home now in custody
According to police, officers were dispatched to the area just before 10:30 a.m. after several ShotSpotter alerts.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the area just before 10:30 a.m. after several ShotSpotter alerts.
Party on: Where to watch the Super Bowl in the Bay Area
Looking for the best Super Bowl LX watch parties in the Bay Area? We've got you covered. Here's where to watch the big game on Sunday,
Looking for the best Super Bowl LX watch parties in the Bay Area? We've got you covered. Here's where to watch the big game on Sunday,
3 take plea deals in slaying of security guard Kevin Nishita in Oakland
On the eve of their trial, three men charged in the murder of Kevin Nishita have accepted plea deals in the case and will spend decades in prison.
On the eve of their trial, three men charged in the murder of Kevin Nishita have accepted plea deals in the case and will spend decades in prison.
East Bay students walk out to protest immigration enforcement
Students from across the East Bay walked out of class on Wednesday in the latest coordinated "ICE out" protests of federal immigration enforcement.
Students from across the East Bay walked out of class on Wednesday in the latest coordinated "ICE out" protests of federal immigration enforcement.
Super Bowl week fills hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area
As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.
As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.
Big rig fire snarls traffic at MacArthur Maze
Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.
Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.
Human remains found in East Oakland
Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.
Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.
Neighbors upset by 24-hour smoke shop still open after Oakland police raid
A 24-hour smoke shop that opened a month ago in the heart of Oakland's Dimond District is unlicensed - and still operational despite a recent police raid.
A 24-hour smoke shop that opened a month ago in the heart of Oakland's Dimond District is unlicensed - and still operational despite a recent police raid.
DA charges 26-year-old with trying to kill SF police officer in Oakland
Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland.
Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland.
East Bay mourns sudden death of 'local legend' Todd Walker
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
Oakland mayor signs executive orders to protect immigrant communities
Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.
Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.
Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass
Electrical boxes.
Electrical boxes.
Oakland Unified school board weighs cuts to close $50M budget gap
Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap.
Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap.
Bay Area nurses protest ICU nurse Alex Pretti's killing
A crowd of nurses from across the nation on Tuesday marched in memory of Alex Pretti, moving through the streets of Oakland chanting and carrying signs.
A crowd of nurses from across the nation on Tuesday marched in memory of Alex Pretti, moving through the streets of Oakland chanting and carrying signs.
'End of an era': Bakery housed in historic Black Panthers building abruptly closes its doors
A renowned bakery that for decades whipped up its desserts out of a historic building used by Oakland’s Black Panther Party has abruptly closed its doors.
A renowned bakery that for decades whipped up its desserts out of a historic building used by Oakland’s Black Panther Party has abruptly closed its doors.
Family of 17-year-old girl killed in Antioch hit-and-run seeks answers
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.