Safety code violations reported at East Oakland senior facility

A senior living facility in East Oakland is under scrutiny by state and local inspectors as residents complain of bad living conditions.

Vigil for man who died in Alameda police custody – 3 officers charged by DA

The annual vigil in Alameda took on a different tone Friday, as dozens of people gathered for the third anniversary of the death of Mario Gonzalez in Alameda police custody, just a day after Alameda County prosecutors announced criminal charges against three officers.

City of Oakland receives $7.2M in funding to resolve homelessness for 150 people

Mayor Sheng Thao on Friday announced the City of Oakland has been awarded $7.2 million in homeless encampment resolution funding from the State of California. 

Highland hospital needs help ID'ing Oakland patient

The medical team at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital needs the public's help in identifying a patient. 

3 Alameda officers charged for Mario Gonzalez's in-custody death

Three Alameda police officers face manslaughter charges for the death of Mario Gonzalez who was pinned facedown for more than five minutes while being detained.

Livermore couple, children identified as Manteca crash victims

The four victims killed in a fiery wreck in Manteca have been identified as a Livermore couple and two of their children.

San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change

As promised, San Francisco's city attorney sued Oakland on Thursday for planning to rename its airport as San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Fatal multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 580 in Livermore shuts down lanes

The California Highway Patrol was on the scene of a fatal collision on Interstate 580 in Livermore on Thursday morning that brought traffic to a halt in the area.  

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. 

Body discovery could bolster San Pablo double-murder case - but where is other victim?

The discovery of one of two bodies in a San Pablo double-murder investigation could change the trajectory of the case, but the location of the remains of the other victims isn't yet known. 

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.

Accused Bay Bridge protester sues San Francisco for wrongful arrest

One of the 78 people arrested for a protest that blocked traffic on the Bay Bridge during the APEC summit in November has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city of San Francisco for wrongful arrest.

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.

New $374 million high school campus opening in Dublin

Funded by bond measures, Dublin Unified School District broke ground on the 23-acre campus in September 2020.

Two Cal students square off in Berkeley City Council special election

A special election was underway in Berkeley on Tuesday to replace former district seven City Council Member Rigel Robinson who resigned in January.

Price recall supporters pushing for special election

The voters of Alameda County will have the opportunity this year to decide whether controversial District Attorney Pamela Price will remain in her position or be ousted, similar to the recall of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin almost two years ago.

Body recovered near Berkeley Marina

Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near the Berkeley Marina over the weekend.