Water main break closes streets near Oakland hospital for hours

The East Bay Municipal Utility District said crews were called to repair a broken pipe at Summit Street and Hawthorne Avenue, just outside Alta Bates Hospital.

7 faucets at Oakland elementary school have lead

Seven faucets at Oakland's Hillcrest Elementary School have tested positive for lead, just as students are preparing to head back to class.

Oakland sees drop in violent crime in 2025, city leaders say

According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.

Former San Leandro city manager sues councilmembers shedding light on FBI case

A new lawsuit filed by a former San Leandro city manager accuses city council members of pressuring leadership to declare a homelessness emergency.

Southwest flight to Vegas returns to Oakland airport after door-seal air leak discovered

A Las Vegas-bound Southwest flight had to return to Oakland's airport shortly after takeoff on Monday when an air leak around a door seal developed, an airline spokesperson confirms.

Oakland cleans up sidewalk trash after women in wheelchairs forced to ride in street

The city of Oakland cleaned up piles of trash on Friday, a day after three women in wheelchairs told KTVU they have to ride in the street because the sidewalks were too filled with garbage and debris.

Oakland Unified School District gets a new Executive Director of Safety

Oakland Unified School District is heading back to school on August 11th, and with Nelson Algeria as its new Executive Director of Safety.

East Oakland disabled seniors riding wheelchairs in the street due to blight

A group of disabled seniors in East Oakland said they’re forced to ride their wheelchairs into the street because of an encampment obstructing the sidewalk.

This East Bay 'residential oasis' has home prices in the $200,000s

In a region known for high home prices, an East Bay community is bucking the trend with homes valued in the $200,000s, virtually unheard of in the Bay Area these days. 

Rare glimpse at East Bay stolen car task force; nearly $30M recovered since last year

The Alameda County Regional Auto Theft Task Force recovered nearly $30-million of stolen property over the last 18 months, including one dramatic recovery of a stolen Jeep by a suspect who was hiding in a water tunnel, but who was eventually spotted by a law enforcement drone and dragged out in handcuffs. 

Oakland cafe owner sued by DOJ says cases are effort to silence Palestinian voices

For the first time since an altercation between the owner of an Oakland coffee shop and a Jewish customer was caught on video in 2023, the Palestinian owner spoke publicly, claiming he was targeted and provoked.

Chabot Space and Science Center launches 'Space Week' in Oakland

The Chabot Space and Science Center is set to launch a new series of interactive events for families this week with a special program called Space Week, running from Wednesday through Aug. 3.

Investigators seek answers in Oakland killing of Juliette Harris

Juliette Harris, 24, was shot and killed around 2 a.m. on July 25, 2024, in the 2000 block of International Boulevard. She was found lying in the street.