Parents warned about scam calls demanding ransom for 'kidnapped' children
The Oakland Unified School District is warning the public about alleged scam calls that attempt to extort money from parents by making it seem like their children have been kidnapped.
Driver shot while traveling through Oakland
A driver was shot in Oakland Thursday night, according to the Oakland Police department.
Fatal I-880 crash in Hayward under investigation
A deadly overnight crash is now under investigation in Hayward, according to the California Highway Patrol.
City of Piedmont to honor Black family who was forced to sell home in 1924
The City of Piedmont is taking the next step to honor a Black family that was forced to sell their home after racist threats from neighbors nearly 100 years ago.
'Lights on Afterschool' celebrates after school programming across the Bay Area
Students at two Bay Area schools celebrated the 24th Annual Lights on Afterschool initiative on Thursday.
Bay Area triathletes without bikes as shipping companies battle in court
A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County on November 8th, claims Tribike owes Horizon nearly $320,000 for 13 unpaid shipments.
Former OPD chief LeRonne Armstrong's new role taps into athletic roots
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong opened up about his life after his controversial termination as the department's top cop nine months ago.
Gov. Newsom appoints Oscar Grant's uncle to police accountability board
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday he has appointed Cephus "Uncle Bobby" Johnson, the uncle of Oscar Grant, to a police accountability board.
Gunman opens fire in robbery attempt in Oakland's Redwood Heights
A gunman opens fire at point-blank range in Oakland's Redwood Heights neighborhood during a robbery attempt.
MLB owners set to vote on A's relocation
Major League Baseball owners are set to vote on Thursday on the proposed relocation of the Oakland A's to Las Vegas.
Oakland high school faces controversy after Palestinian flag flown
Controversy around the conflict between Israel and Hamas persists in the Bay Area. On Tuesday, an Oakland high school faced criticism after a Palestinian flag was flown above the school.
Oakland neighbors warned city officials of safety issues before homeless man was hit by car under Hwy 24
People in the Longfellow neighborhood said they’ve been warning city officials about safety concerns under Highway 24 after a homeless man was hit by a car in Oakland.
Body found in suitcase floating in Lake Merritt identified
The victim whose remains were discovered inside a suitcase floating in Oakland's Lake Merritt has been identified.
Fire breaks out at Oakland tiny homes storage site
A fire broke out Wednesday morning at a tiny homes storage site in Oakland.
Community members speak out against San Leandro principal removal
Community members were on hand at the San Leandro Unified School District board meeting Tuesday to speak out against a local principal's removal and call for transparency.
Piedmont police credit license plate camera for helping locate robbery suspects
Police in Piedmont credited license plate reading cameras for helping to track down two suspects accused of stealing large appliances.
Oakland Zoo adopts orphaned mountain lion cubs; mother killed in Burlingame
The Oakland Zoo has adopted two orphaned mountain lion cubs.
Show of support for San Leandro principal removed from 'position of authority'
There was a big show of support on Tuesday night for a high school principal in San Leandro who was recently removed from his position.
CHP investigating possibly freeway shooting in Castro Valley
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a possible freeway shooting on Interstate 580 in Castro Valley.
Organizers of Alameda County DA recall effort blast proposed changes in procedure
Opponents of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price held a rally outside the Administration Building on Tuesday, hoping to convince supervisors not to change procedures for a recall, including the one they've launched against the top prosecutor.