Cricketmania: SF Unicorns hosts free family event in Fremont

Cricket continues to grow in popularity throughout the country, and the Bay Area is no exception. In fact, San Francisco's professional cricket team hosted a "Family Day" for all to enjoy in Fremont.

Juneteenth Lake Merritt shooting victim loses finger, suffers life-changing injuries

The sister of a man who was shot and critically injured during the Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt described what she said was an unprovoked attack on her brother.

Oakland firefighter, 25, drowns in San Diego

A 25-year-old Oakland firefighter drowned early Thursday morning in San Diego.

Hayward police probe if shooting that left teen dead was gang-related

Officials said Hayward police investigators are working diligently to find the suspect who shot two teenagers, killing one of them.

Sick of sideshows, Oakland residents demand speed bumps, other deterrents

Residents of Oakland Hillcrest Estates are demanding that the city install sideshow deterrence devices, like speed bumps, to curb reckless drivers from doing donuts in front of their homes and drawing huge crowds to their neighborhood. 

Car burglars target Oakland Hills neighborhood, residents left on high alert

Nearly a dozen cars were broken into within minutes overnight in a quiet residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills. Residents woke up to a trail of damage.

Oakland warehouse fire contained, area residents told to close windows

More than 10 hours after a fire at the Pacific Supply warehouse in West Oakland broke out, firefighters kept a steady stream of water directed at the building.

Thieves steal Hayward gardener's tools - and his means to earn a living

Every Monday for the past eight years, Noe Choto said he comes to his unit at a Hayward self-storage unit to pick up his gardening tools – his means for earning a living. But this month, his tools were gone.

Congressional candidate blasts Thao, reveals ties to Duong family

A Congressional candidate and local Vietnamese community leader blasted embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday outside City Hall.

Hayward shooting leaves 15-year-old dead, another teen hurt

A 15-year-old boy was killed, and a 13-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting in Hayward on Wednesday morning.

Oakland Unified pays students $50 a week to go to school

A pilot group of Oakland Unified School District students at seven school sites have been getting paid $50 a week – if they have perfect attendance.

Judge sentences man to 15 years in East Bay kidnap, murder case

An Alameda County Superior Court Judge on Wednesday sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for strangling a San Leandro man to death and dumping his body on the side of the road in Castro Valley in 2021. 

Oakland must cut $63M in upcoming budget

The Oakland City Council this week will consider millions of dollars in budget cuts and could declare a state of extreme fiscal necessity.