Suspect held after wild chase through 3 counties

A suspect wanted in a Vallejo assault was arrested after a wild pursuit through three counties.

Alameda Co. D.A. returns Oscar Grant's phones to his mother

Fifteen years after her son was shot and killed by a BART police officer at the Fruitvale station, Oscar Grant's mother finally got his cellphones back from the Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Thursday. 

San Leandro police chief leaves department under cloud after investigation

The San Leandro police chief who was under an investigation since fall for unknown reasons has left the department with no explanation about why.

Three people who died on Bay Bridge in Mini Cooper ID'd

The three people who died in a stalled Mini Cooper on the Bay Bridge last week have been identified.

Zendaya donates $100K to Cal Shakes theater

Actress and Oakland native Zendaya is donating $100,000 to the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, which she says helped start her career.

East Bay teachers coalition holds rallies for better wages, benefits

A coalition of hundreds of teachers from around the East Bay picketed Wednesday, calling for a raise, smaller class sizes and more benefits. 

Oakland council votes to sell Raiders training facility, now it's up to supes

After years of trying to find the right buyer for the former Oakland Raiders headquarters and training facility northwest of the Oakland International Airport, the Oakland City Council gave its final nod Tuesday to a $24 million sale.  

UC Berkeley's falcon atop bell tower named

UC Berkeley holds contest to name a peregrine falcon that has made a home on campus.

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. 

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. 

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.