Several Bay Area roads closed due to storm damage
The Bay Area endured some stormy weather that forced the closure of several major roads across the region.
Oakland smoke shop security guard shot multiple times
Two men entered the "It Iz What it Iz Smoke Shop" in Oakland and shot a security guard just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, according to police and reports.
Tempers flare as recall supporters interrupt Oakland mayor announcing safety grant
Tempers flared in Oakland on Wednesday morning as supporters of a recall effort against Mayor Sheng Thao interrupted her press conference announcing a $3.5-million safety grant.
Anti-Israel, pro-Hamas graffiti found at Lake Merritt in Oakland prompts hate crime investigation
Oakland police were investigating graffiti sprawled in an area at Lake Merritt as a hate crime.
Bay Area pothole problems show improvement, caution remains
The Bay Area has experienced a recurring cycle of rain, primarily in squalls, leading to persistent drainage and wet roadways. The moisture softens the asphalt, creating potholes as vehicles cross the roads.
Highway 84 in Alameda County to remain closed through Friday, amid ongoing storms
A collapsed section of Highway 84 in Sunol in Alameda County was expected to remain closed through Friday, as the region continued to be pummeled by severe storms.
Farmworker-turned-auto shop owner killed in Oakland
The life of a farmworker turned business owner was cut short in Oakland
Oakland transitional home for abuse survivors faces closure
A transitional home for women and children in Oakland is just days away from the threat of closure.
Highway 84 closed for emergency repair work after road slipout
Caltrans has closed a section of Highway 84 in Sunol, with the closure expected to last at least through Tuesday due to a road slipout.
San Francisco Bay Area weather: Storm knocks down trees and power, more rain in store
The storm system that rolled through on Sunday isn't done yet: The rain is expected to last through late Wednesday.
New group debuts at Chinese New parade with historical costumes
The Northern California Hanfu Association held a dress rehearsal. before the Chinese New Year parade
90-year-old found dead in pickup truck near Dublin
A 90-year-old man who hadn't been seen by neighbors for over a week was found dead in his pickup truck Sunday after an apparent crash into a creek, the California Highway Patrol said.
Man appears in court on charges for multiple East Bay bank robberies
A 30-year-old Oakland man appeared in court on Wednesday for criminal charges that allege that he committed, and attempted to commit, a series of bank robberies in the East Bay between Oct. 23, 2023, and Jan. 13.
Oakland Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year with parade
Oakland celebrated the Lunar New Year Sunday with a parade through the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
Fatal crashes seen in Castro Valley, Santa Cruz
The California Highway Patrol said at 3:19 p.m. Sunday a fatal crash has closed Eureka Canyon Road. at Las Colinas Drive in the Santa Cruz area.
Man shot to death in Oakland; gun recovered
A man was found shot to death late Friday night in Oakland and police said they recovered a gun from the scene.
Alameda County fire crew equipment vandalized and burglarized
While on a recent assignment, an Alameda County fire crew had three vehicles vandalized and some of their equipment stolen.
Oakland restauranteur fed up after 3 break-ins in 3 weeks
Osvaldo Sanchez is beyond frustrated. He's the general manager of Agave Uptown restaurant in Oakland, which has been broken into three times in the past three weeks. Since it opened in 2016 at 22nd Street and Broadway, it's been burglarized 22 times.
Oakland Ballers will play at historic Raimondi Field
The independent baseball league Oakland Ballers, or B’s, announced Thursday morning that they will play their first season at historic Raimondi Field in West Oakland.
One year after firing of Oakland police chief, search for successor drags on
It's been one year since Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired police chief LeRonne Armstrong, and the city is still without a permanent replacement. The mayor and the city's police commission, which is tasked with selecting the candidates, have been locked in a back and forth.