End-of-year homicides in Oakland, Richmond

The cities of Oakland and Richmond saw two homicides on Monday at the near end of 2025. 

NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.

Shooting victim in critical condition, Pleasanton police say

Police said, based on their initial investigation, the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute over loud music coming from a vehicle.

Berkeley REI reopens after structural safety issues

A structural safety issue forced the REI store in Berkeley to close just days before Christmas.

Oakland’s New Parkway Theater celebrates 13 years with $1 movie night

Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.

I-880 traffic jam in Oakland lasts for hours after big rig crash

A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.

Oakland celebrates 'Christmas in Mexico'
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Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno, host its annual, Christmas in Mexico at Oakland's Calvin Simmons Theatre. The group started in 1967 in Livermore.

Missing men feared dead amid chop-shop dispute in Oakland

It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace. 

Former DA employee files FBI complaint over alleged AI video

A former employee of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed a federal complaint accusing a political advocacy group of defamation and illegal manipulation of a recording during last year’s recall campaign of former District Attorney Pamela Price.

27-year-old man dies in custody at Oakland courthouse: sheriff

A 27-year-old man died Wednesday while in custody at an Oakland courthouse, according to sheriff’s officials.

'Frenchie' stolen from Castro located, suspected thief arrested

Just over a week after he was stolen from the Castro, French bulldog Hank has been located in Oakland, the San Francisco Police Department announced on Friday.

Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way

The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.

Public backlash after Oakland councilmember appears to make obscene gesture during meeting

An Oakland city councilmember is facing public criticism after video circulated online appearing to show him making an obscene gesture toward the audience during a City Council meeting.

How did a car fly onto Castro Valley BART train tracks? What we know

A car flew off the bed of a tow truck and landed on BART train tracks in Castro Valley Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Interstate 580, authorities said. One of the drivers involved recalled the bizarre chain-reaction crash.

New Oakland Airport program allows non-travelers through security

The Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is introducing a new program that will allow friends and family of travelers to greet them, or say one last goodbye, right at their gate.