Man and woman killed, another injured in East Oakland shooting

Police are investigating a weekend shooting in East Oakland that left two people dead and another injured, just blocks away from a local police station.

Day one of I-80 closure diverts drivers without major gridlock

A weekend closure of eastbound Interstate 80 in San Francisco prompted travelers to shift to public transit, easing traffic concerns as large crowds still turned out for events.

San Francisco native Julian Neal prepares for NFL draft

2026 NFL Draft prospect and San Francisco native Julian Neal is anticipating an emotional roller coaster during the upcoming selection.

Man charged in John Beam killing found mentally incompetent for trial: judge

An Alameda County Superior Court Judge has found the man accused of fatally shooting beloved Oakland football coach John Beam mentally incompetent to stand trial on a murder charge, KTVU has confirmed. 

Oakland Ice Center mural honors Olympic skaters Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi

A new mural featuring Olympic figure skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi was recently completed at the Oakland Ice Center, the training grounds for both athletes.

Sister of missing Oakland woman holds on to hope Amy Hillyard is still alive in new video

The sister of Amy Hillyard, the Oakland coffee-shop owner who went missing more than three weeks ago, released a touching video this week about her sister's disappearance.

Grown-ups only: Iconic Bay Area theme park to host party for adults

An iconic Oakland institution known for its whimsical, storybook offerings for kids is set to kick off its 2026 grown-ups-only events later this month.

$10K reward: Search for missing Oakland coffee shop owner hits week 3

Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.

This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers

An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.

Oakland police bust illegal gambling operation in East Peralta

Oakland police searched the operation following an investigation that was launched after a recent shooting, ongoing neighborhood complaints and "a history of violence at the location."

Former Oakland mayor has new job

Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is returning to a prominent regional role as the head of a major Bay Area public policy advocacy organization.

Oakland teens wins CIF girls wresting championship

The Oakland Unified Board of Education is set to celebrate a historic athletic achievement as it honors the district’s latest state champion.

Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends

Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.

Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens

The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.

Missing Oakland woman's husband releases new video 2 weeks after disappearance

The husband of an Oakland woman, who went missing more than two weeks ago, released a video this week, where he speaks out about his loved one and the continuing search effort to find her. 

Oakland house covered in odd graffiti, causing neighbor outrage

Frustration is growing in one East Oakland neighborhood after residents say a newly arrived couple has covered their home in graffiti, sparking complaints and concern across the block. 

Oakland woman, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' turns 105

She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.

Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard missing nearly 2 weeks

A family is holding out hope that a missing Oakland coffee shop owner who vanished nearly two weeks ago will be brought home safely.