Suspect arrested in East Oakland shooting that killed father of 4
A man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a father of four who was killed while driving in East Oakland last month.
A man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a father of four who was killed while driving in East Oakland last month.
'Legendary' former Alameda County supervisor Scott Haggerty dies
Scott Haggerty, who one politician called a "legendary force in Bay Area politics for over two decades" as supervisor for Alameda County, died over the July 4 weekend in his retirement home state of Tennessee. He was 68.
Scott Haggerty, who one politician called a "legendary force in Bay Area politics for over two decades" as supervisor for Alameda County, died over the July 4 weekend in his retirement home state of Tennessee. He was 68.
Illegal 4th of July fireworks ignite fire, damage vehicles and tree in Oakland
Illegal Fourth of July fireworks sparked multiple fires and heavily damaged vehicles in Oakland on Saturday night.
Illegal Fourth of July fireworks sparked multiple fires and heavily damaged vehicles in Oakland on Saturday night.
Bay Area celebrates semiquincentennial with concerts and historic naval ships
Bay Area residents marked a major milestone this Fourth of July, combining local heritage with national pride as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary.
Bay Area residents marked a major milestone this Fourth of July, combining local heritage with national pride as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary.
Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress
Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.
Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.
Take a look at a Union City student's viral duct tape prom dress process
Sophie Chai, 17, from Union City created a prom dress out of duct tape for a scholarship competition. The dress took over 250 hours of labor and 35 rolls of duct tape.
Sophie Chai, 17, from Union City created a prom dress out of duct tape for a scholarship competition. The dress took over 250 hours of labor and 35 rolls of duct tape.
3 suspects take plea deals in Oakland chop shop case
Authorities are also still searching for Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, who Oakland police believe may have been killed as a result of a dispute among car-theft suspects
Authorities are also still searching for Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, who Oakland police believe may have been killed as a result of a dispute among car-theft suspects
Missing Hayward baby found safe, mother in custody
A missing 3-month-old boy out of Hayward was found safe Wednesday afternoon, and his mother is in custody following an Amber Alert, authorities said.
A missing 3-month-old boy out of Hayward was found safe Wednesday afternoon, and his mother is in custody following an Amber Alert, authorities said.
Alameda County supervisors OK Flock extension
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a contract extension with Flock Safety, a controversial automated license plate reader company, despite ongoing debate surrounding data security.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a contract extension with Flock Safety, a controversial automated license plate reader company, despite ongoing debate surrounding data security.
Mom sentenced to 6 years for killing newborn, leaving body in Union City dumpster
A mother was sentenced to six years in prison after admitting she killed her newborn daughter and dumped the baby's body in a trash bin outside a Union City apartment complex, according to prosecutors.
A mother was sentenced to six years in prison after admitting she killed her newborn daughter and dumped the baby's body in a trash bin outside a Union City apartment complex, according to prosecutors.
Jury convicts boyfriend of murder, torture of Oakland artist
The Alameda County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a jury found a boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder, torture and corporal injury to his then-girlfriend, a ceramicist and poet in Oakland, two years ago.
The Alameda County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a jury found a boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder, torture and corporal injury to his then-girlfriend, a ceramicist and poet in Oakland, two years ago.
World Cup party sparks 'magical' Oakland reunion for teacher and student
In a room of about 30 Cape Verde fans, two people who last saw each other 35 years ago on the island of Santiago, about 6,000 miles away, were unexpectedly reunited at a World Cup watch party in Oakland.
In a room of about 30 Cape Verde fans, two people who last saw each other 35 years ago on the island of Santiago, about 6,000 miles away, were unexpectedly reunited at a World Cup watch party in Oakland.
Oakland's Jack London Square in state of flux
Oakland's Jack London Square is in a state of transition. New businesses are opening — including one Friday morning. But others will be leaving this summer, raising questions about whether any economic boosts to the area can be sustainable.
Oakland's Jack London Square is in a state of transition. New businesses are opening — including one Friday morning. But others will be leaving this summer, raising questions about whether any economic boosts to the area can be sustainable.
Man killed in broad-daylight shooting near Oakland City Hall
A man was shot and killed in broad daylight in downtown Oakland, just blocks from City Hall, and witnesses believe the killing was targeted.
A man was shot and killed in broad daylight in downtown Oakland, just blocks from City Hall, and witnesses believe the killing was targeted.
OUSD could see a budget surplus, if it makes difficult financial choices
OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall.
OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall.
OPD issues citations to rogue boats in estuary
Oakland police on Friday said that they issued several citations and tagged more than two dozen boats that they said were illegally anchored in the estuary.
Oakland police on Friday said that they issued several citations and tagged more than two dozen boats that they said were illegally anchored in the estuary.
OpenAI engineer is using his stock awards to launch new community makerspace in this East Bay city
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
Oakland's 2 Turnt Polo: teen rapper, dancer, and author
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.
Oakland's 2 Turnt Polo: teen rapper, dancer, and author
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.
New fireworks rules in Alameda County
Fireworks restrictions are getting tougher in unincorporated areas of Alameda County just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
Fireworks restrictions are getting tougher in unincorporated areas of Alameda County just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.