Oakland crime is down: Homicides, car break-ins, commercial burglaries
Oakland has so far seen 20% fewer homicides, a 60% reduction in car break-ins, and a 44% drop in commercial burglaries, compared to last year.
Oakland has so far seen 20% fewer homicides, a 60% reduction in car break-ins, and a 44% drop in commercial burglaries, compared to last year.
Oakland dive bar, The Graduate, is closing
It's the end of an era for a popular dive bar in Oakland.
It's the end of an era for a popular dive bar in Oakland.
San Francisco weather: Is this a Bay Area heat wave? Kind of
The Bay Area is experiencing its first real sweltering summer weather this week and you're wondering when this heat wave is going to die down. But is it really a heat wave?
The Bay Area is experiencing its first real sweltering summer weather this week and you're wondering when this heat wave is going to die down. But is it really a heat wave?
Oakland Ballers inaugural home open a win for fans, community
Oakland's brand-new professional baseball team, the Oakland Ballers or B's, played their inaugural home opener before a sold-out crowd at Raimondi Park Tuesday evening.
Oakland's brand-new professional baseball team, the Oakland Ballers or B's, played their inaugural home opener before a sold-out crowd at Raimondi Park Tuesday evening.
11-year-old girl who drowned in Alameda Creek on Memorial Day identified
Officials have identified the 11-year-old girl who drowned in Alameda Creek on Memorial Day.
Officials have identified the 11-year-old girl who drowned in Alameda Creek on Memorial Day.
Crowds beat the heat at Dublin's 'The Wave' water park
Even though it's way early in the season, for a major heatwave it's not too early to protect yourself from the harsher side of Mother Nature.
Even though it's way early in the season, for a major heatwave it's not too early to protect yourself from the harsher side of Mother Nature.
Fugitive in Livermore double homicide married to one of the victims
One of the victims shot to death at a Livermore hotel in April was married to the alleged gunman, authorities said.
One of the victims shot to death at a Livermore hotel in April was married to the alleged gunman, authorities said.
Ceramic artist gets vehicular manslaughter charge in crash that killed Berkeley jogger
A local ceramic artist has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office for a crash that killed a Berkeley jogger in February.
A local ceramic artist has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office for a crash that killed a Berkeley jogger in February.
Scammer tries to sell Oakland property he didn't own
Alameda County officials are warning of a scheme where fraudsters are impersonating the owners of vacant properties to sell them at a discount.
Alameda County officials are warning of a scheme where fraudsters are impersonating the owners of vacant properties to sell them at a discount.
Beloved Oakland bookstore on 'shaky ground,' best-selling author rallies community for help
A call for help for the owner of a beloved, long-running neighborhood bookstore in Oakland following illness and a downturn in business on the heels of the pandemic.
A call for help for the owner of a beloved, long-running neighborhood bookstore in Oakland following illness and a downturn in business on the heels of the pandemic.
Oakland to rename intersection in honor of Bruce Lee
Oakland is moving forward with plans to rename an intersection after famed martial artist and actor Bruce Lee.
Oakland is moving forward with plans to rename an intersection after famed martial artist and actor Bruce Lee.
Car fire snarls traffic in Caldecott Tunnel
A truck fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel on Tuesday created a massive traffic jam in the East Bay.
A truck fire inside the Caldecott Tunnel on Tuesday created a massive traffic jam in the East Bay.
San Leandro has new police chief
San Leandro has a new police chief.
San Leandro has a new police chief.
Crews mostly contain Patterson Fire near Altamont Pass
Firefighters with CalFire say a vegetation fire that rapidly spread in an unincorporated area of the Altamont Pass on Monday is at 75% containment.
Firefighters with CalFire say a vegetation fire that rapidly spread in an unincorporated area of the Altamont Pass on Monday is at 75% containment.
How did Oakland Ballers renovate rundown Raimondi Park in record time?
Volunteers have pitched in and crews have been working around the clock ahead of the Oakland Ballers inaugural home opener. “Our theme for the season is ‘Built By Oakland,’ and it really has been a built by Oakland effort," co-founder Bryan Carmel said.
Volunteers have pitched in and crews have been working around the clock ahead of the Oakland Ballers inaugural home opener. “Our theme for the season is ‘Built By Oakland,’ and it really has been a built by Oakland effort," co-founder Bryan Carmel said.
Final touches at Oakland's Raimondi Park
The final touches are being added to Raimondi Park just ahead of the Oakland Ballers' inaugural home opener on Tuesday.
The final touches are being added to Raimondi Park just ahead of the Oakland Ballers' inaugural home opener on Tuesday.
Video: Car rams into Oakland 7-Eleven
Oakland police said burglars broke into a 7-Eleven on Piedmont Avenue by backing into the glass doors.
Oakland police said burglars broke into a 7-Eleven on Piedmont Avenue by backing into the glass doors.
Two fires at UC Berkeley investigated as arson
Two separate fires were reported at University of California, Berkeley and both are being investigated as arson, the University of California Berkeley Police Department confirmed to KTVU.
Two separate fires were reported at University of California, Berkeley and both are being investigated as arson, the University of California Berkeley Police Department confirmed to KTVU.
1,400 students unable to complete SAT tests in Oakland as testing demand soars
A Wi-Fi problem at an Oakland testing center kept around 1,400 students from completing their SAT exam on Saturday morning, according to College Board.
A Wi-Fi problem at an Oakland testing center kept around 1,400 students from completing their SAT exam on Saturday morning, according to College Board.
Newark jewelry store robbers escape with armloads of loot in minutes
Carloads of robbers invaded a Newark jewelry store and escaped within minutes with armloads of merchandise, leaving in cars double-parked outside, witnesses said Friday.
Carloads of robbers invaded a Newark jewelry store and escaped within minutes with armloads of merchandise, leaving in cars double-parked outside, witnesses said Friday.