Big rig carrying 73K lbs of rice overturns before Bay Bridge toll plaza
A big rig carrying 73,000 pounds of rice overturned Wednesday morning off I-80 westbound just before the Bay Bridge toll plaza.
Oakland senior accepted to 120 colleges after immigrating from Uganda
A high-school senior in Oakland was accepted into 120 colleges around the country. He's only been in the U.S. for five years after immigrating from Uganda.
Mother-daughter's 2nd clothing store in Oakland hit by burglar
A mother and daughter's clothing store in Oakland's Rockridge District was broken into early Tuesday, weeks after their other store in the city was burglarized on Easter Sunday.
Market Hall Foods in Berkeley to close its doors
It will be the end of an era later this month when an East Bay favorite, Market Hall Foods, closes its Berkeley location.
Oakland police investigate possible shootout
Oakland police are investigating a possible shootout between two people on Tuesday afternoon.
5-year-old boy identified in Bethel Island drowning
A 5-year-old boy who drowned on Bethel Island over the weekend was identified on Tuesday by the Contra Costa County coroner.
Former ranger Betty Reid Soskin, 102, honored with honorary doctorate
At 102, beloved former park ranger and Bay Area icon Betty Reid Soskin received an honorary degree at a graduation ceremony at Cal State East Bay in Hayward.
Hayward man, 25, leaves hospital, still missing after 3 weeks
Dennis Chau was seen leaving San Leandro Hospital on April 24 before he was seen for an ultrasound appointment. His family reports he does not have a mobile phone, or any money.
Formerly incarcerated immigrant graduates from UC Berkeley, inspires others to pursue dreams
Somdeng “Danny" Thongsy is an immigrant from Southeast Asia, who spent two decades serving time in prison, but now he is an advocate for others like him.
You need $131K to live comfortably in this Bay Area city
The cost of living in the Bay Area continues to rise, mirroring national trends.
Pleasanton boyfriend guilty in grisly killing of law student
An Alameda County jury on Monday found a Pleasanton boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder after dismembering his girlfriend and disposing of her body on an Alameda shoreline.
Oakland's new police chief officially on the job
Oakland's newest police chief is officially on the job after the city went more than a year without a permanent top cop.
Family narrowly escapes shooting in Oakland's Tuxedo neighborhood
A family narrowly escaped injury in a frightening weekend shooting in the city's Tuxedo neighborhood, neighbors said.
2 East Bay political leaders killed in SoCal car crash
Two East Bay political leaders, Peggy Moore and her wife, Hope Wood, were killed in a crash in San Diego County on Friday night, according to friends.
Fire reported at lithium battery plant in Oakland
Oakland Fire is responding to a fire, where a large tower of dark smoke is visible.
Northern Lights: Bay Area spectators head for the hills to catch rare glimpse
Spectators gathered for the rare opportunity to see the Northern Lights illuminating the night sky as far south as the Bay Area for the second night in a row on Saturday.
Newark private school abruptly closes after accepting tuition for next semester
The school year abruptly ended for a private school in Newark on Friday after teachers and families received a shocking email.
2 women found shot to death in San Lorenzo home
Authorities are investigating the killings of two women found dead inside their shared San Lorenzo home.
Man charged with grand theft for snatching, cashing winning California Lottery ticket
A Pleasanton man faces charges of grand theft after allegedly snatching a winning California Lottery ticket from the hands of its owner and cashing it in.
Oakland airport fires back at San Francisco, filing counterclaim over name change
The ink wasn't dry Thursday on the ordinance approved by the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners that changed the name of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport before Oakland took a shot at San Francisco.