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. 

Oakland triple shooting: 3 people injured

Three people were injured Sunday morning in an Oakland shooting, police say. 

Floyd Mitchell named Oakland police chief

Oakland's new police chief is Floyd Mitchell, who was head of the Lubbock, Texas police last year, Mayor Sheng Thao announced Friday.

Homeless mom's car towed in Oakland, faith community working to get it back

As city council leaders and community members cheer new legislation that helps crews more swiftly remove abandoned cars off Oakland streets, one homeless mother's story sheds light on another facet of the issue. 

Friends remember Berkeley mother who was allegedly slain by daughter

Friends and former coworkers identified the victim as Heather Riemer, and the suspect as 23-year-old Gabriella Riemer, one of her 3 children.

Driver killed in wrong-way crash connected to alleged burglary identified

A 57-year-old man killed in a wrong-way crash linked to burglary suspects on Interstate 580 was identified by the coroner's office on Wednesday. 

RFK Jr.'s possible VP running mate revealed

There are unconfirmed reports that Kennedy has asked Nicole Shanahan, who grew up in Oakland, to be RFK Jr.'s running mate.

Home burglary victims cite problems with reporting crimes to Oakland police

A victim of a home burglary is speaking out about the crime in Oakland, saying Oakland police aren’t doing enough to make reporting crimes easy or following up when a crime is committed.

Driver killed on I-580 by alleged burglary vehicle going wrong way

A driver on westbound I-580 was killed by a pickup truck traveling the wrong way on Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Abandoned cars in Oakland could be removed under new strategy

Oakland's city council is looking at a new strategy for dealing with the thousands of cars that are reported abandoned each year.

Oakland mayor promises improvements to troubled Hegenberger corridor

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and partner agencies on Monday announced promising changes to the troubled Hegenberger corridor, after several major businesses and restaurants said they would shut down because of crime.