Black mothers are having more C-sections than white mothers. Here's why
Though becoming a parent can be a joyful time, for some parents, welcoming a new bundle of joy could come with added risk.
Though becoming a parent can be a joyful time, for some parents, welcoming a new bundle of joy could come with added risk.
Oakland has installed 100 license plate readers so far
Oakland police said on Thursday that its new license plate reader system is leading to the arrests of violent suspects.
Oakland police said on Thursday that its new license plate reader system is leading to the arrests of violent suspects.
2-alarm Oakland fire at multi-story residential building
Firefighters were called out to a two-alarm fire on Thursday morning at a multi-story residential building in Oakland.
Firefighters were called out to a two-alarm fire on Thursday morning at a multi-story residential building in Oakland.
Oakland armed robberies: Police share suspect vehicle photo
The Oakland Police Department on Tuesday shared a photo of a car they believe is connected to two armed robberies.
The Oakland Police Department on Tuesday shared a photo of a car they believe is connected to two armed robberies.
San Francisco wants Oakland airport to stop using its new name now
San Francisco's city attorney filed a preliminary injunction in federal court on Tuesday asking a judge to tell the Oakland airport to immediately stop using its new name, claiming it violates a trademark infringement.
San Francisco's city attorney filed a preliminary injunction in federal court on Tuesday asking a judge to tell the Oakland airport to immediately stop using its new name, claiming it violates a trademark infringement.
CHP arrests more than 300 in Oakland in 2 months: Newsom
The California Highway Patrol has made 329 arrests, recovered 606 stolen vehicles and seized 35 firearms in two months, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday.
The California Highway Patrol has made 329 arrests, recovered 606 stolen vehicles and seized 35 firearms in two months, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday.
Witness says OPD officer crashed his truck in Oakland, he says otherwise
Another Oakland cop is in hot water after witnesses say they saw him behind the wheel of a vehicle that he reported stolen.
Another Oakland cop is in hot water after witnesses say they saw him behind the wheel of a vehicle that he reported stolen.
BART's Transbay Tube celebrates 50th anniversary, earthquake retrofit complete
The BART Transbay Tunnel celebrated its 50th birthday on Monday with a very special announcement about its resilience to mega earthquakes going forward far, far into the future. The 50-old infrastructure is now fully ready for the next half-century, perhaps the next millennium.
The BART Transbay Tunnel celebrated its 50th birthday on Monday with a very special announcement about its resilience to mega earthquakes going forward far, far into the future. The 50-old infrastructure is now fully ready for the next half-century, perhaps the next millennium.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao heads into recall election with FBI raid over campaign
Here is how the FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home is impacting efforts to recall her.
Here is how the FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home is impacting efforts to recall her.
Suspects use blow torch to steal lottery tickets at Oakland market
In a brazen burglary, two suspects used a blow torch to steal lottery scratchers at a local market in Oakland Friday morning.
In a brazen burglary, two suspects used a blow torch to steal lottery scratchers at a local market in Oakland Friday morning.
Tech Exchange sale helps students and families afford computers
People lined up outside the Tech Exchange in East Oakland on Friday, hoping to buy a computer on sale for 50% off, as part of the non-profit's back-to-school sale at its tech hub on International Boulevard.
People lined up outside the Tech Exchange in East Oakland on Friday, hoping to buy a computer on sale for 50% off, as part of the non-profit's back-to-school sale at its tech hub on International Boulevard.
OPD makes human trafficking arrests
The Oakland Police Department has made a series of human trafficking arrests.
The Oakland Police Department has made a series of human trafficking arrests.
Teens voting? They can in Oakland and Berkeley
A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.
A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.
How you can own a piece of the Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams
Oakland soccer fans now have a second opportunity to invest in their favorite teams.
Oakland soccer fans now have a second opportunity to invest in their favorite teams.
Police chase in Santa Clara, Alameda counties; 2 in custody
At least one person was taken into custody following an early Thursday morning police chase from San Jose to Oakland, officials said.
At least one person was taken into custody following an early Thursday morning police chase from San Jose to Oakland, officials said.
How the Bay Area remembered 9/11
In the Bay area, there were so many remembrances and memorials to 9-11 victims, both civilian and first responders, we could not get to all of them. The New York Fire Department says since the day of the attack when 343 firefighters died, 360 more members have died due to World Trade Center-related illnesses.
In the Bay area, there were so many remembrances and memorials to 9-11 victims, both civilian and first responders, we could not get to all of them. The New York Fire Department says since the day of the attack when 343 firefighters died, 360 more members have died due to World Trade Center-related illnesses.
Oakland police search for person connected to deadly double shooting
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person connected to a deadly shooting.
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person connected to a deadly shooting.
Oakland Shell gas station employee shoots at would-be burglars: police
A Shell gas station employee opened fire on an unknown number of people trying to ram several cars into the front of the building, according to police and video obtained at the scene.
A Shell gas station employee opened fire on an unknown number of people trying to ram several cars into the front of the building, according to police and video obtained at the scene.
These are California's best new restaurants of 2024, per Bon Appétit
Bon Appétit has released its list of 2024's Best New Restaurants and three of the honorees are in California.
Bon Appétit has released its list of 2024's Best New Restaurants and three of the honorees are in California.
Deadly crash closes I-580 off-ramp in Oakland
A deadly solo-vehicle crash closed the Seminary Avenue off-ramp from eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland on Tuesday afternoon.
A deadly solo-vehicle crash closed the Seminary Avenue off-ramp from eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland on Tuesday afternoon.