Group threatens to sue Berkeley over privately held city council meetings
A group is threatening to sue City of Berkeley over privately-held city council meetings concerning Gaza ceasefire resolution.
A group is threatening to sue City of Berkeley over privately-held city council meetings concerning Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Woman in hospital gown goes missing in Alameda
Police are searching for a woman who went missing in Alameda on Sunday evening, according to the Alameda Police Department.
Police are searching for a woman who went missing in Alameda on Sunday evening, according to the Alameda Police Department.
Escovedo Way in Oakland honors Sheila E., Pete Escovedo
A street in Oakland has been named in honor of the Escovedo family, which include legendary musicians like Sheila E. and her father, Pete Escovedo.
A street in Oakland has been named in honor of the Escovedo family, which include legendary musicians like Sheila E. and her father, Pete Escovedo.
Other Bay Area police departments took charge in retail theft grant application; Oakland did not
When the opportunity for a crime-fighting grant became available through California's Board of State and Community Corrections, many law enforcement agencies in the Bay Area put in an application; Oakland did not.
When the opportunity for a crime-fighting grant became available through California's Board of State and Community Corrections, many law enforcement agencies in the Bay Area put in an application; Oakland did not.
Alameda police struggles to recruit new officers despite highest-in-nation signing bonus
Alameda Police Department is offering new recruits a $75,000 signing bonus – the highest in the nation – on top of a $113,654 starting salary, which is more than officers make in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Alameda Police Department is offering new recruits a $75,000 signing bonus – the highest in the nation – on top of a $113,654 starting salary, which is more than officers make in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.
3rd suspect in Oakland officer's killing arrested
The US Marshals have arrested a third suspect for the alleged murder of Oakland police officer Tuan Le.
The US Marshals have arrested a third suspect for the alleged murder of Oakland police officer Tuan Le.
Shooting death reported in Oakland: police
One person was found shot Saturday afternoon in the West Oakland neighborhood and pronounced dead at an area hospital, police said.
One person was found shot Saturday afternoon in the West Oakland neighborhood and pronounced dead at an area hospital, police said.
Hundreds protest Gaza war at Oakland port
A large crowd of protesters who denounced Israel's military actions in Gaza were trying to shut down the Port of Oakland on Saturday morning.
A large crowd of protesters who denounced Israel's military actions in Gaza were trying to shut down the Port of Oakland on Saturday morning.
Oakland mother of 6 suffers broken back after speeding driver slams into her truck
A speeding driver rammed into a mother of six and into the bedroom of an apartment unit in Oakland on New Year's morning, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood where residents can't seem to shake the trauma.
A speeding driver rammed into a mother of six and into the bedroom of an apartment unit in Oakland on New Year's morning, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood where residents can't seem to shake the trauma.
Rally against DA and Oakland mayor where West Oakland store clerk was killed
"Nobody should go to work fearing that one day they might be killed." Rally held in West Oakland after store clerk was shot and killed.
"Nobody should go to work fearing that one day they might be killed." Rally held in West Oakland after store clerk was shot and killed.
Vehicle from fatal Oakland sideshow hit-and-run sought by police
Oakland police have released photos of a car wanted in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a young woman on a sidewalk on New Year's Day.
Oakland police have released photos of a car wanted in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a young woman on a sidewalk on New Year's Day.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announces run for state treasurer
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced her run for California state treasurer in the 2026 election.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced her run for California state treasurer in the 2026 election.
Oakland hit-and-run leaves unhoused woman dead
A woman who was killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland has been identified.
A woman who was killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland has been identified.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee arrives in Bay Area, reviewing restaurants
TikTok luminary and gastronaut Keith Lee has found his way to the Bay Area as part of his Keith Lee and Family Food Tour.
TikTok luminary and gastronaut Keith Lee has found his way to the Bay Area as part of his Keith Lee and Family Food Tour.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's supporters rally in response to recall effort
Days after those behind the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sent their letter of intent to remove her from office, her supporters rallied on the steps of City Hall.
Days after those behind the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sent their letter of intent to remove her from office, her supporters rallied on the steps of City Hall.
Shootout at jewelry store in Oakland's Fruitvale - worker opens fire
Two armed men intent on robbing a jewelry store in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood got more than they bargained for when a worker opened fire at them with his own weapon.
Two armed men intent on robbing a jewelry store in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood got more than they bargained for when a worker opened fire at them with his own weapon.
1st grader at Chabot Elementary takes home national speech prize
At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.
At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy arrested on DUI in Turlock
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Turlock on New Year's Eve after allegedly colliding with a tree.
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Turlock on New Year's Eve after allegedly colliding with a tree.
UC Berkeley moves forward with turning People's Park into housing; protesters vow not to back down
Protesters on Monday saId they won't back down from trying to re-occupy People's Park in Berkeley after law enforcement and construction crews removed people and structures at the park last week to prepare the area for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing on the site.
Protesters on Monday saId they won't back down from trying to re-occupy People's Park in Berkeley after law enforcement and construction crews removed people and structures at the park last week to prepare the area for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing on the site.
Slain West Oakland market worker mourned
A longtime clerk who was shot and killed while working at a West Oakland market was a father of four sons and a fixture in the community, his family and neighbors said Monday.
A longtime clerk who was shot and killed while working at a West Oakland market was a father of four sons and a fixture in the community, his family and neighbors said Monday.