Vigil marks 'painful milestone' in missing person case of Oakland mom, coffee shop owner

Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.

Girls Inc. of Alameda County celebrates 30 graduates, 12th straight year of college acceptance

For the 12th year in a row, every senior enrolled in Girls Inc. of Alameda County's college access program graduated high school and earned acceptance into a post-secondary institution. 

Residents voice concerns about Caltrans study on lifting decades-old Interstate 580 truck ban

Local residents strongly oppose changing the rules of the road, fearing that introducing heavy diesel traffic will worsen pollution, noise, and safety in nearby neighborhoods.

Oakland's Bake Sum bakery is getting a cookbook — and a new location in Alameda

Bake Sum has built a devoted following in the East Bay with its "Asian Americana" approach to pastry — drawing on Pan-Asian culinary traditions and mashing them together into something entirely new.

Oakland truck theft suspect arrested after elderly owner dragged, police chase across Bay Bridge

A suspect was arrested after allegedly stealing a pickup truck in Oakland and dragging the 76-year-old owner before fleeing the scene, authorities said. He was later captured across the Bay.

Oakland community activist finds her stolen car in 'Honda graveyard'

An Oakland community organizer is sharing her frustration after her car was stolen and stripped bare over the weekend, exposing what she described as a localized dumping ground for stolen cars.

Oakland homelessness numbers drop by 20%: report

Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% in the past two years, according to an Alameda County Health report released on Tuesday. It’s the first such decline in more than a decade.

Alameda County DA charges teen accused in fatal Oakland crash

Dickson said the suspect is facing “multiple charges related to the deaths of three individuals," but did not enumerate the exact charges.

Oakland voters undecided over Measure E parcel tax

Some voters in Oakland are expressing skepticism over Measure E, a new parcel tax heading to the June ballot. While supporters argue the funding is critical to maintaining vital city services, opponents contend that previously approved tax hikes have failed to deliver on their promises.

16-year-old Oakland soccer phenom makes his pro debut

A 16-year-old Oakland high school student, a phenom considered one of California’s best soccer players in his age group, made his pro-soccer debut over the weekend, proudly playing for his hometown.

Teen driver accused of speeding in Oakland crash that killed 3 pedestrians

A 17-year-old accused of plowing into several pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend, killing three of them, was speeding at the time of the crash, authorities said Monday.

Oakland city administrator resigns over 'degrading, unprofessional' texts

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Monday that a city administrator resigned over "degrading and unprofessional communications" that surfaced in documents obtained through a Public Records Request.

Teen arrested after car plows into 6 Oakland pedestrians, killing 3

A teenager has been arrested after police said they slammed a car into six pedestrians on Saturday night in East Oakland, killing three and injuring the others.

East Bay woman helps foster youth attend prom through nonprofit project

For many teenagers, prom is a milestone memory. But for students in foster care or facing financial hardship, the cost of dresses, suits, tickets and other essentials can make that night feel out of reach.

Feds file charge after EZ's Lounge mass shooting

Federal prosecutors have charged a 40-year-old man following a mass shooting at EZ Lounge in Oakland, where two people, including an innocent teacher, were killed, and five others were injured.

Community asked to weigh in on lifting I-580 truck ban

Residents will have the opportunity this weekend to share their thoughts on whether to lift a long-standing ban on big rigs along Interstate 580 in the East Bay.

Oakland Promise celebrates a decade of changing young lives

Oakland Promise, a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the city, celebrated its 10th anniversary by honoring its past and present scholarship recipients. Over the past decade, the nonprofit has helped 8,600 students and awarded more than $40 million in scholarships.