$10K reward: Search for missing Oakland coffee shop owner hits week 3
Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
Former San Jose State football star is missing. Family seeks help in his disappearance
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
Big rig overturns following crash on I-238 near Hayward
A big rig overturned following a crash on Interstate 238 in an unincorporated part of Alameda County on Monday, officials say.
A big rig overturned following a crash on Interstate 238 in an unincorporated part of Alameda County on Monday, officials say.
Oakland police bust illegal gambling operation in East Peralta
Oakland police searched the operation following an investigation that was launched after a recent shooting, ongoing neighborhood complaints and "a history of violence at the location."
Oakland police searched the operation following an investigation that was launched after a recent shooting, ongoing neighborhood complaints and "a history of violence at the location."
Former Oakland mayor has new job
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is returning to a prominent regional role as the head of a major Bay Area public policy advocacy organization.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is returning to a prominent regional role as the head of a major Bay Area public policy advocacy organization.
Oakland teens wins CIF girls wresting championship
The Oakland Unified Board of Education is set to celebrate a historic athletic achievement as it honors the district’s latest state champion.
The Oakland Unified Board of Education is set to celebrate a historic athletic achievement as it honors the district’s latest state champion.
Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends
Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Piedmont opens East Bay's newest public pool, and it produces no carbon emissions
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
Missing Oakland woman's husband releases new video 2 weeks after disappearance
The husband of an Oakland woman, who went missing more than two weeks ago, released a video this week, where he speaks out about his loved one and the continuing search effort to find her.
The husband of an Oakland woman, who went missing more than two weeks ago, released a video this week, where he speaks out about his loved one and the continuing search effort to find her.
Naked man armed with shotgun walks into Berkeley Tesla service center
A 35-year-old man is accused of entering a Tesla service center in Berkeley while naked and carrying a shotgun, prompting fears of an active shooter, according to police.
A 35-year-old man is accused of entering a Tesla service center in Berkeley while naked and carrying a shotgun, prompting fears of an active shooter, according to police.
Oakland house covered in odd graffiti, causing neighbor outrage
Frustration is growing in one East Oakland neighborhood after residents say a newly arrived couple has covered their home in graffiti, sparking complaints and concern across the block.
Frustration is growing in one East Oakland neighborhood after residents say a newly arrived couple has covered their home in graffiti, sparking complaints and concern across the block.
Car crashes into Castro Valley 7-Eleven
A car smashed into the front of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Castro Valley on Wednesday evening.
A car smashed into the front of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Castro Valley on Wednesday evening.
Residents of Oakland apartment building rescued by firefighters
Residents of a five-story apartment building in Oakland were rescued by firefighters on Tuesday night.
Residents of a five-story apartment building in Oakland were rescued by firefighters on Tuesday night.
3 sentenced in killing of former cop Kevin Nishita in Oakland
Three men convicted in the killing of Kevin Nishita were sentenced Tuesday and will spend decades in prison.
Three men convicted in the killing of Kevin Nishita were sentenced Tuesday and will spend decades in prison.
Oakland woman, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' turns 105
She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.
She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.
Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard missing nearly 2 weeks
A family is holding out hope that a missing Oakland coffee shop owner who vanished nearly two weeks ago will be brought home safely.
A family is holding out hope that a missing Oakland coffee shop owner who vanished nearly two weeks ago will be brought home safely.
Tony Hodrick retires: Legendary KTVU photographer hangs up his camera
After four and a half decades in the TV business, most of them at KTVU, legendary photographer Tony Hodrick hung up his camera for good. No more bulky camera. No more ribbon cuttings. No more early alarms waking up before the crack of dawn.
After four and a half decades in the TV business, most of them at KTVU, legendary photographer Tony Hodrick hung up his camera for good. No more bulky camera. No more ribbon cuttings. No more early alarms waking up before the crack of dawn.
Oakland audit finds troubling gaps it business tax collection system
While auditors point out that it's difficult to say exactly how much tax revenue the city lost out on, they estimate that about $9 million to $12 million would generally be referred to collections or liens annually.
While auditors point out that it's difficult to say exactly how much tax revenue the city lost out on, they estimate that about $9 million to $12 million would generally be referred to collections or liens annually.