Oakland airport considering name change to include 'San Francisco Bay'

Oakland is appearing to take a page out of Houston's, Chicago's, New York's, and Dallas' books- incorporating a second "San Francisco" airport with a possible name change. 

4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures

Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.

Bay Area Women's History: The pioneering poet Ina Coolbrith

On a steep slope halfway up San Francisco's Russian Hill, neighborhood dog walkers and occasional tourists take in the spectacular views from a city park that bears the name of Ina Coolbrith, a once-famous San Francisco woman who many people don't know.

Oakland A's fan groups boycott team's opener

The Oakland's A's kicked off their season Thursday night with a cloud of uncertainty still hanging over their future in the Bay Area.

1 person killed in shooting, Oakland police investigating

Oakland police are investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday in its Brookfield Village area. 

Rally for elderly woman attacked at Oakland laundromat

Community leaders and well-wishers attended a rally Thursday to support a 65-year-old woman who was attacked while working at an Oakland laundromat.

Oakland welcomes new police chief

Floyd Mitchell was introduced Wednesday as Oakland's new police chief.

East Oakland students head to East Asia for cultural experience

East Oakland students from Castlemont High’s Pacific Bridge Club boarded a flight from SFO on Tuesday afternoon heading to East Asia for the adventure of a lifetime. For some students, this is their first time on a plane.

Lululemon theft in Napa involved 3 juveniles, police say

Napa police say the lululemon merchandise stolen on Monday was actually valued at $23,000 instead of $2,500 and that three of the four suspects booked are juveniles.

Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s running mate?

Nicole Shanahan was named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vice president pick on Tuesday in Oakland, California.

RFK Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential running mate

Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. announced that Nicole Shanahan, an attorney and scientist, is his vice presidential running mate.

Homeless mom reunited with her towed car in Oakland

Jade Burnett and Rev. Ken Chambers exchanged a tearful hug outside of Fat Cat Tires near the Oakland Flea Market on Monday, celebrating Burnett’s reunion with her car, which doubles as her home.

Lululemon theft in Napa leads to police pursuit that ends in Oakland crash

Investigators responded to the scene of a crash in Oakland on Monday, where officials say a car connected to a Lululemon theft in Napa was pursued before crashing. Four suspects have been detained.

Free Blockbuster libraries are cropping up in the Bay Area as part of a new movement

"Free Blockbuster" kiosks are popping up in the Bay Area, as part of a new movement to offer communities access to free entertainment. They're set up as libraries where people can leave movies so others can borrow them.

RFK Jr. says his VP running mate has ties to Bay Area

Independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his vice presidential pick in Oakland on Tuesday.

Oakland In-N-Out set to close for good Sunday

In-N-Out called its location on Oakport Street in Oakland home since 2005, but the iconic burger chain will close its doors for good on Sunday, almost two decades later.