Proof-of-life video for Berkeley-born Hamas hostage
Hamas this week released video of a man born in the Bay Area, who's now being held in Gaza.
Hamas this week released video of a man born in the Bay Area, who's now being held in Gaza.
Alameda sues on behalf of houseboat community over 'Draconian' rent
A community of more than 50 people who live on houseboats in Alameda is getting some help from the city attorney.
A community of more than 50 people who live on houseboats in Alameda is getting some help from the city attorney.
One person detained after Oakland home invasion
Police are investigating a home invasion and assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday, according to the Oakland Police Department.
Police are investigating a home invasion and assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday, according to the Oakland Police Department.
BOP director commends FCI Dublin staff, despite accounts of abusive behavior
In an interoffice memo sent to employees, Bureau of Prisons Director Colette S. Peters on Wednesday commended her staff for their "tireless efforts in facilitating the successful transition" of women from FCI Dublin.
In an interoffice memo sent to employees, Bureau of Prisons Director Colette S. Peters on Wednesday commended her staff for their "tireless efforts in facilitating the successful transition" of women from FCI Dublin.
Tesla to lay off thousands of employees in Fremont and Palo Alto
Electric vehicle company Tesla will lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.
Electric vehicle company Tesla will lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.
Downtown Oakland vegan restaurant grapples with repeated burglaries
The owner of a vegan restaurant in Oakland said he is filled with a range of emotions after his establishment was hit for a fourth time by burglars.
The owner of a vegan restaurant in Oakland said he is filled with a range of emotions after his establishment was hit for a fourth time by burglars.
Crews break ground on new affordable housing development near Lake Merritt
Crews broke ground on a multi-story apartment building near Lake Merritt on Tuesday that is expected to bring dozens of new and affordable homes to Oakland.
Crews broke ground on a multi-story apartment building near Lake Merritt on Tuesday that is expected to bring dozens of new and affordable homes to Oakland.
Three fuzzy falcon chicks have arrived at UC Berkeley clocktower
A few furry new faces made their way into the nest of beloved UC Berkeley clocktower falcons Archie and Annie on Monday.
A few furry new faces made their way into the nest of beloved UC Berkeley clocktower falcons Archie and Annie on Monday.
Shooter accepts plea deal for killing Pleasanton Home Depot worker
An Oakland woman has accepted a plea deal in the fatal shooting death of a Home Depot worker in Pleasanton in 2023, court records show.
An Oakland woman has accepted a plea deal in the fatal shooting death of a Home Depot worker in Pleasanton in 2023, court records show.
Ex-Alameda County prosecutors accused of tossing Black, Jewish jurors in death-penalty cases
Former Alameda County prosecutors excluded Black and Jewish jurors from death penalty cases, prompting a federal judge to order a review of dozens of such cases, said District Attorney Pamela Price on Monday.
Former Alameda County prosecutors excluded Black and Jewish jurors from death penalty cases, prompting a federal judge to order a review of dozens of such cases, said District Attorney Pamela Price on Monday.
Sideshow hospitalizes 1 during collision near Lake Merritt
An illegal sideshow sent one motorcyclist to a hospital Saturday evening after he collided with a car near Oakland's Lake Merritt.
An illegal sideshow sent one motorcyclist to a hospital Saturday evening after he collided with a car near Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Dead Gray Whale spotted off Alameda beach over weekend
Beachgoers in Alameda were met with a sad and unpleasant sight Sunday after a dead Gray Whale was spotted off Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach.
Beachgoers in Alameda were met with a sad and unpleasant sight Sunday after a dead Gray Whale was spotted off Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach.
Free smoke alarms given to residents in Oakland neighborhood
The American Red Cross Saturday partnered with the Oakland Fire Department for a fire safety event.
The American Red Cross Saturday partnered with the Oakland Fire Department for a fire safety event.
Final run of BART's first fleet of train cars
Saturday saw the last ride for the legacy fleet of BART trains. The day started with a festival at MacArthur Station that included food trucks, a raffle, activities for kids and pop-up merchandise for sale, all to commemorate the end of an era.
Saturday saw the last ride for the legacy fleet of BART trains. The day started with a festival at MacArthur Station that included food trucks, a raffle, activities for kids and pop-up merchandise for sale, all to commemorate the end of an era.
Oakland mother living out of car secures housing
An Oakland woman who struggled to get her car back after it was towed for unpaid fees in March is homeless no more.
An Oakland woman who struggled to get her car back after it was towed for unpaid fees in March is homeless no more.
RV fire extinguished after spreading to Oakland cannabis cultivation business
Oakland firefighters extinguished an RV fire that spread to a commercial cannabis cultivation business on Saturday morning.
Oakland firefighters extinguished an RV fire that spread to a commercial cannabis cultivation business on Saturday morning.
Pedestrian fatally struck in vehicle collision
A 56-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle in Hayward on Friday night, police said.
A 56-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle in Hayward on Friday night, police said.
Former Oakland police officer injured in on-duty collision has died
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
Activist Angela Davis speaks to East Bay high school students on decades of advocacy
Students from two high schools invited well-known Bay Area political activist Angela Davis to speak about her decades of experience fighting against racism and other causes.
Students from two high schools invited well-known Bay Area political activist Angela Davis to speak about her decades of experience fighting against racism and other causes.
Oakland Public Library's Main Branch to close for 6 months for 'critical repairs'
If you're a regular at the Oakland Public Library, take note, the Main Branch is about to undergo extensive renovations.
If you're a regular at the Oakland Public Library, take note, the Main Branch is about to undergo extensive renovations.