Amtrak train hits SUV in Oakland after driver evades crossing arm, gets dragged on tracks

An Amtrak train struck an SUV on Wednesday morning after at least two witnesses said they saw the driver go around the crossing arm, and got dragged onto the tracks. 

Berkeley's 'Sweet Dreams' closing after more than 50 years

The classic candy store, which also sells trinkets and clothing, at the corner of College Avenue and Russell Street, first opened in 1971.

Mills College, Northeastern settle student suit for $1.25M

Mills College and Northeastern University have have settled a lawsuit with former students over the acquisition of the Oakland campus. 

Oakland therapist scammed by police impersonator

An Oakland therapist is warning others after she was targeted in an impersonation scam, losing $3,000 in the process.

Oakland city leaders make final pitch to keep A's rooted in Oakland

Oakland city leaders made their final pitch to build a new ballpark for the A's and keep the team rooted in Oakland. In the end, the vote was unanimous.

Fremont mother arrested in fentanyl-related death of toddler son

A 26-year-old Fremont woman was arrested in connection with the death of her toddler son after the child had been exposed to fentanyl, police say.

Oakland teachers union passes controversial resolution supporting Palestinian liberation

The Oakland Education Association passed a non-binding resolution Monday night demanding "freedom for Palestine," a ceasefire and "Israeli de-escalation," which some fear could lead to more antisemitism at Oakland schools. 

Berkeley police shoot and kill 1 person, 2 arrested

Berkeley police fatally shot one person Monday morning and arrested two others as they were responding to a car burglary in progress, a department spokesperson said. 

Community members meet to combat Oakland teachers' union anti-Israel message

Teachers, parents, and political leaders gathered on Sunday to express their outrage over a recent statement by the Oakland teachers union involving the war between Israel and Hamas.

Truck found submerged in Oakland Estuary

A truck is fully submerged in the Oakland Estuary on Sunday afternoon.

1 killed, 1 critically wounded in early morning Hayward crash

One person was killed and another is in critical condition after the vehicle in which they traveled in Hayward early Sunday morning struck a tree.   

Minimum wage rate for all Hayward businesses set to rise by January 2024

Wages are set to increase for workers across all types of businesses and industries in Hayward on Jan. 1, 2024, the city announced Monday.   

Southbound I-680 in Pleasanton closed for repaving

The southbound lanes of I-680 between the I-580 connector in Pleasanton and Koopman Road in Sunol are closed Saturday due to a major repaving project. 

Sierra Market Deli in Jack London Square vandalized
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A popular deli in Jack London Square had its windows smashed early Saturday morning. Owners of the Sierra Market Deli told KTVU that they received a notification around 3 a.m. Saturday regarding an alarm at their store.