5-vehicle hit-and-run crash on I-880 in Oakland, CHP says roadway has reopened

California Highway Patrol issued a sig-alert Friday afternoon because of a five-vehicle hit-and-run crash on northbound Interstate 880 in Oakland. 

Pamela Price recall organizers welcome manual count of signatures

Organizers of a campaign to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said Friday that they welcome a manual count of signatures gathered to get the recall on the ballot after the county registrar of voters announced that a random sampling of the signatures did not meet its criteria.

Part of I-680 in Pleasanton to be closed for repairs

Part of Interstate 680 will be closed in Pleasanton from Friday night through Monday morning. 

Alameda County Registrar to manually recount 123K signatures to recall D.A. Pamela Price

Alameda County election officials said Thursday that they will conduct a manual count of signatures submitted in a petition to recall District Attorney Pamela Price.

Popular Horn Barbecue closing for good in Oakland

Horn Barbecue, which was damaged by a fire last year, will not reopen, owner Matt Horn announced.

Car slams into Oakland nonprofit 'Homies Empowerment'

A car slammed into a nonprofit in Oakland on Thursday – the second time a vehicle has wreaked havoc there.

Man burned in fire at Berkeley THC extraction facility

A man with his hands on fire was seen running out of a Berkeley facility that is used to extract THC for cannabis products on Thursday.

Mail carrier robberies on the rise with recent cases in Oakland, SF

Mail carriers are increasingly becoming targets for robbers – a growing trend across the United States and the Bay Area. 

Robert F. Kennedy to announce VP running mate in Oakland

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to announce a running mate for his independent presidential campaign on March 26 in Oakland, his campaign said Tuesday.

Oakland police issue new smash-and-grab warning

Oakland police say robberies have increased by 32% so far this year totaling 715 incidents, compared to 540 robberies during the same time period last year.

Berkeley will return Ohlone site to indigenous trust

The city of Berkeley has agreed to return the Ohlone Shellmound Village site to an indigenous trust.

Berkeley service dog missing last seen on BART tracks

A Berkeley service dog has been missing since Monday after "Loyalty" was last seen walking on the BART tracks downtown, police and the family said. 

California Supreme Court to hear People's Park case

The California Supreme Court will hear arguments over the historic People's Park, and whether UC Berkeley can legally build housing there. 

Oakland teacher is raising money to bring 'phenomenal' 5th graders to speak at a conference in Philadelphia

An East Oakland teacher wants to bring 13 "phenomenal" fifth graders to Philadelphia, where they've been selected to present their research at an education conference. For many of the kids, it would be the first time leaving California or even the first time on a plane.

Oakland business owners frustrated with crime threaten to not pay taxes

Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.