Family files wrongful death suit against Piedmont wealth manager charged in deadly hit-and-run

"My days have become an endless loop of reminders that our son and I are forced to live our lives without Greg," said Angie Brey, the partner of Greg Turnage Jr., 41, who was killed in the Mother's Day crash.

Worldwide port congestion will cost all of us

Container ship congestion at ports is creating delays and shipping costs to double and triple in some cases.

No stopping this year's Oakland Tech valedictorian as he holds free summer science camp

There’s no resting on laurels or slowing down for Oakland Technical High School graduate and this year’s valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, as the teen has spent his summer dedicated to his mission to give back to the community he loves.

Three members of Piedmont family killed in Minnesota crash

The Piedmont community is in mourning. Community members said three members of a family of four were killed in a fatal crash in Minnesota over the weekend. Their teenage son was among the survivors.

Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer attacked and robbed near her Oakland Jack London Square home

Former U.S. Senator from the State of California Barbara Boxer was assaulted in a robbery near her home in Oakland's Jack London Square on Monday. She says she is thankful she was not seriously injured. 

Fear of crime deterring commerce in Oakland's Chinatown

The Chinatown Chamber Of Commerce says shop owners tell them business is down about 50 percent from about a month ago.

Judge to decide if Mills College must share financial documents with alumnae trustees

The Alumnae Association of Mills College wants to see proof that the college, as administrators claim, is in poor financial health, and is suing for access to the institution's tightly-guarded financial documents.

Oakland homeless encampment fire might have started 3-alarm warehouse inferno

Investigators are looking into whether a homeless encampment may have sparked a 3-alarm warehouse fire in East Oakland early Saturday morning.

Big crowd gathers to watch Saturday night Oakland sideshow
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Oakland police say a huge crowd gathered at Foothill Blvd. and 47th Avenue for a Saturday night sideshow in the intersection.

Oakland police looking for suspect in brazen auto break-ins along Lakeshore Ave.

Police in Oakland need the public's help in identifying a man seen brazenly breaking into several parked cars along Lakeshore Avenue in the Lake Merritt business district early Wednesday afternoon.

A's fate in Oakland still unclear after city council vote

The question of whether the Athletics baseball team will remain in Oakland still lingers despite a vote by the Oakland City Council approving the term sheet for the team's proposed $12 billion waterfront ballpark development.

Oakland City Council vote on 'path' forward for new A's stadium, unclear if team will agree to terms

The city council passed an amended resolution on a non-binding term sheet for the A's proposed ballpark along the Oakland estuary at Howard Terminal, but it remains unclear if the A's will agree to the city's terms.

Where is SF's boosted merchandise being fenced? Police say check your local flea market

Thieves are increasingly stealing small ticket items like laundry detergent and razors, which authorities say they can easily fence online and at local flea markets.

Fire starts at vacant West Oakland home, spreads and displaces eight people

A fire spread to three homes in West Oakland near Chester and 9th streets Monday morning. Firefighters with Oakland Fire Department quickly responded to the scene. 

Oakland-based rowers say Olympic coach threatened, verbally abused them

US Rowing is awaiting the results of an assessment of the sport's national team programs, including the men’s group based in Oakland, where longtime coach Mike Teti is being criticized by some rowers for what they call his intimidating style.

Police bust illegal casino operating out of East Oakland

Police say they confiscated eight firearms including two assault rifles, 30 high capacity magazines, $76,000 worth of illegal drugs, $21,000 in cash and 18 gaming machines at a suspected illegal casino operating in East Oakland.