Family feels no sense of urgency from U.S. gov't following Oakland man's arrest in Venezuela

The family of an Oakland man, who was arrested in Venezuela last month, say they are being extorted for tens of thousands of dollars and the U.S. government is showing no sense of urgency in their family member's safe return. 

Christmas trees on sale before Thanksgiving as demand goes up

Christmas tree sellers said customers want Christmas to come earlier and earlier. Many farms open for Christmas trees the day after Thanksgiving, but growers in the Bay Area said customers are asking for trees before Thanksgiving.

Holiday travel and potential worker strikes puts airlines to the test

Steady streams of airline passengers were at airports Monday, trying to avoid the mid-week, mad holiday rush. The scene last year at Oakland International Airport was quite different and discouraging. 

New mural at historic Marcus Books in Oakland

A historic bookstore in Oakland celebrated as it unveiled its newest work of art.

Oakland zoo staff checks condor health

One of Oakland Zoo's hospital keepers, Nikki, is seen on video releasing a condor back into the wild after the bird passed her check-up.

Berkeley half marathon sees thousands of racers

Thousands of racers made their mark in the East Bay Sunday morning for the Berkeley half-marathon.

1 dead after vehicle overturns on I-580

At least one person is confirmed dead after a vehicle overturned along Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland early Sunday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.   

Man found dead near Highway 980 in Oakland

The California Highway Patrol said officers found a dead pedestrian near Interstate Highway 980 in Oakland early Saturday morning.

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.

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. 

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.