Man charged with fatal 2022 hit-and-run in Fruitvale District

A man accused of a fatal hit-and-run collision with a 72-year-old pedestrian in Oakland in 2022 has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, prosecutors said Wednesday. 

MACRO growing ahead of busy summer in Oakland

If you’re ever near a MACRO team in Oakland, compassion can be heard in every interaction.

Lake Merritt streetlamps vandalized

If you've noticed a lack of light along Oakland's Lake Merritt, you're not alone.

Oakland Roots soccer club urges Alameda County and Oakland to seal lease deals

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to put up for auction their share of the Malibu lot adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum, where the Oakland Roots Soccer Club hopes to build a pop-up soccer stadium in the future.

Ben & Jerry's free cone day is today

Customers can a free cone all day Tuesday at a Ben & Jerry's location near them.

Sleeping dragon technique revealed: Bay Area protesters try to block arrests

The California Highway Patrol released video of how they worked to remove protesters from blocking highways and bridges on Monday – several of the protesters stuck their hands into pipes, secured by concrete in barrel drums to stymy officers from removing them. 

'Free Palestine' protesters block part of I-880 in Oakland, Golden Gate Bridge

‘Free Palestine’ protesters on Monday blocked several sections of freeway around the Bay Area, including a section of I-880 in Oakland and the Golden Gate Bridge right at the peak of the morning commute.

Transports in Oakland closes after 4 decades

After 42 years serving the East Bay, the running shop, Transports, in Oakland will permanently close its doors.

Residential Oakland fire started by spontaneous combustion of lithium battery

Spontaneous combustion of a lithium battery started a residential fire in Oakland early Sunday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.     

Cars set on fire at multiple Oakland sideshows

Cars were set on fire and Oakland police were seen making several arrests Saturday night at multiple sideshows across the city.

Oakland's First Fridays returns after hiatus

Oakland's First Fridays are back, but organizers say the monthly event needs financial support.

Oakland Ballers sign 3 players, including first woman to sign contract with MLB partner team

The Oakland Ballers independent league baseball team signed three players after their open tryout last weekend at Oakland's Laney College, including the first woman who ever signed a professional contract with a Major League Baseball partner team.   

Port of Oakland approves name change for airport

The Port of Oakland's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday to rename Oakland International Airport.

Colonial Donuts in Oakland robbed again

Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland has been robbed for the fourth time in less than a year.

CHP recovers more cars and guns in Oakland and East Bay

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced that in eight weeks, the California Highway Patrol will continue to stay focused on targeting crime in the East Bay and Oakland.

Montclair Egg Shop founder turns 90

A beloved East Bay restaurant celebrated its founders 90th birthday on Tuesday.

Oakland man charged with hate crime against gay couple

An Oakland man has been charged with a hate crime after repeatedly using derogatory language during a confrontation with a gay couple who are his neighbors.

San Francisco threatens lawsuit over Oakland airport name change

The city of San Francisco on Monday threatened a lawsuit against Oakland's port commissioners if they change the airport name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" – an attempt to lure more travelers to the East Bay city, which has also garnered criticism because of the inevitable confusion it will cause. 

Pedestrian killed in Oakland hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed Monday morning in a hit-and-run collision in East Oakland, police said.

3 accused of robbing low-income families, EBT recipients across California

Three people are accused of stealing millions of dollars from EBT beneficiaries and low-income families throughout the state of California, federal authorities say. It was a case that involved the United States Secret Service (USSS) and federal police from another country.