Fire damages historic Camron-Stanford House at Lake Merritt
Firefighters were able to mostly save one of Oakland’s oldest and most significant historic landmarks after a fire broke out at the Camron-Stanford House along Lake Merritt.
Firefighters were able to mostly save one of Oakland’s oldest and most significant historic landmarks after a fire broke out at the Camron-Stanford House along Lake Merritt.
18-year-old wounded in Oakland shooting; officer reportedly punched
Oakland police are investigating a shooting early Saturday that left an 18-year-old man wounded.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting early Saturday that left an 18-year-old man wounded.
Pleasanton's Muslim Community Center takes action after parking complaints sent to city
In Pleasanton, serious growth at the Muslim Community Center has led to a serious parking issue. And now, community complaints about overflow parking have been escalated to the City. The Center is trying to take action, so the city won't have to.
In Pleasanton, serious growth at the Muslim Community Center has led to a serious parking issue. And now, community complaints about overflow parking have been escalated to the City. The Center is trying to take action, so the city won't have to.
Bat tests positive for rabies, found in Fremont neighborhood
Health officials confirmed that a dead bat discovered this week in Fremont's Glenmoor neighborhood has tested positive for the rabies virus.
Health officials confirmed that a dead bat discovered this week in Fremont's Glenmoor neighborhood has tested positive for the rabies virus.
Oakland nonprofit buys $12M building to give teachers a place to call home
Oakland officials announced a new affordable housing program on Thursday aimed at helping public school teachers find homes in the city through a public-private partnership called “Rooted.”
Oakland officials announced a new affordable housing program on Thursday aimed at helping public school teachers find homes in the city through a public-private partnership called “Rooted.”
‘We’re alive': West Berkeley fire victims grateful despite losing homes
Tenants displaced by a predawn fire in West Berkeley said Thursday they are without permanent housing but grateful they escaped without injury.
Tenants displaced by a predawn fire in West Berkeley said Thursday they are without permanent housing but grateful they escaped without injury.
Oakland police to launch 60-day federal blitz targeting gun violence
The Oakland Police Department on Wednesday announced a 60-day enforcement operation in partnership with federal agencies aimed at reducing gun violence across the city.
The Oakland Police Department on Wednesday announced a 60-day enforcement operation in partnership with federal agencies aimed at reducing gun violence across the city.
Berkeley Humane calling for fosters as 'kitten season' begins
Berkeley Humane is operating in "survival mode" as the onset of kitten season brings a surge of young animals to a facility currently without a physical shelter building.
Berkeley Humane is operating in "survival mode" as the onset of kitten season brings a surge of young animals to a facility currently without a physical shelter building.
Nonprofit looks to transform Golden Gate Fields, vacant since 2024, into public park
A nonprofit is looking to turn the former site of Golden Gate Fields in the East Bay into a public park. The horse racing venue closed in 2024 after 83 years of operation.
A nonprofit is looking to turn the former site of Golden Gate Fields in the East Bay into a public park. The horse racing venue closed in 2024 after 83 years of operation.
Amy Hillyard: Search continues for missing coffee shop owner at Oakland's Dimond Park
Amy Hillyard, the co-owner of Farley's Coffee, was last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday leaving her home in Oakland's Cleveland Heights neighborhood.
Amy Hillyard, the co-owner of Farley's Coffee, was last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday leaving her home in Oakland's Cleveland Heights neighborhood.
10 Berkeley families displaced from homes after overnight apartment fire
The Berkeley Fire Department said it received a call just before 3 a.m. reporting a fire at a building on the 2300 block of Ninth Street.
The Berkeley Fire Department said it received a call just before 3 a.m. reporting a fire at a building on the 2300 block of Ninth Street.
Concord father critically injured in Oakland hit-and-run after finishing graffiti cleanup job
A 59-year-old Concord man is in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Oakland. Anthony Pinelli's family says he was struck just after finishing a graffiti cleanup job.
A 59-year-old Concord man is in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Oakland. Anthony Pinelli's family says he was struck just after finishing a graffiti cleanup job.
Neighbors complete work on blooming underpass garden in Oakland
The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland is touting a new garden after months of fundraising and dozens of volunteers took matters into their own hands to beautify their community.
The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland is touting a new garden after months of fundraising and dozens of volunteers took matters into their own hands to beautify their community.
Vigil held for missing Oakland coffee shop owner as search intensifies
Friends, family and community members gathered Sunday evening at Lake Merritt for a vigil honoring missing Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard, as a growing search effort continues for the 52-year-old mother of two.
Friends, family and community members gathered Sunday evening at Lake Merritt for a vigil honoring missing Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard, as a growing search effort continues for the 52-year-old mother of two.
'No Kings' Day demonstrations draw millions across Bay Area, US
In the Bay Area, one of the first events of the day took place in Benicia, where a crowd of about 50 people at 9 a.m. grew to more than 150 within half an hour.
In the Bay Area, one of the first events of the day took place in Benicia, where a crowd of about 50 people at 9 a.m. grew to more than 150 within half an hour.
Bay Area 'No Kings' marches, rallies, and protests expected to draw hundreds of thousands Saturday
No Kings marches, rallies, and protests across the San Francisco Bay Area are planned for Saturday, March 28, as part of a nationwide day of action against what some say is an overreach of power and policies by President Trump and his administration.
No Kings marches, rallies, and protests across the San Francisco Bay Area are planned for Saturday, March 28, as part of a nationwide day of action against what some say is an overreach of power and policies by President Trump and his administration.
Missing Oakland woman is a community fixture, coffee-shop owner
Missing posters with photos of Amy Hillyard line busy Grand Avenue in downtown Oakland, as well as on the window of Farley's East coffee shop, which she owns with her husband.
Missing posters with photos of Amy Hillyard line busy Grand Avenue in downtown Oakland, as well as on the window of Farley's East coffee shop, which she owns with her husband.
Former Oakland Raiders' player Barret Robbins dies at 52
Former NFL football player, Barret Robbins, has died. He was 52 years old.
Former NFL football player, Barret Robbins, has died. He was 52 years old.
Survey finds deep distrust, safety concerns among Black Oakland residents
A new survey of Oakland residents is highlighting significant concerns among Black residents about trust in city government, public safety and the rising cost of living.
A new survey of Oakland residents is highlighting significant concerns among Black residents about trust in city government, public safety and the rising cost of living.
Coffee shop owner goes missing from Oakland, police asking for help
The Oakland Police Department have released a photo of a woman who has gone missing from the Cleveland Heights neighborhood.
The Oakland Police Department have released a photo of a woman who has gone missing from the Cleveland Heights neighborhood.