Travelers face challenges heading into spring break: lines and high prices

U.S. travelers are facing a pair of challenges heading into the spring break and summer travel seasons: long security lines at major airports driven by a partial government shutdown, and higher airfare prices tied to rising jet fuel costs.

Grocery Outlet to open stores in these Bay Area cities, amid plans to close 36 other locations

Bay Area-based Grocery Outlet this month announced the closure of 36 underperforming stores in California and around the country. KTVU has plans are underway for the bargain retailer to open at least two new stores in the Bay Area.

Oakland pride: Alysa Liu dances, Kehlani connects
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Turf Inc lit up Alysa Liu's Oakland Olympic celebration with electrifying moves, even Alysa couldn’t resist, jumping in and dancing alongside Roux Stunna and Aria Briosos. In a full-circle Bay Area moment, young dancer Aria meeting Oakland’s own Kehlani.

Push to raise Alameda County minimum wage to $30 an hour

A coalition of community organizers, labor leaders and small business owners wants Alameda County voters to decide whether to raise the countywide minimum wage to $30 an hour.

Alameda DA candidates debate - without current top prosecutor

Two candidates for Alameda County district attorney attended a debate at Cal State East Bay in Hayward on Wednesday, but the current top prosecutor was absent.

Hayward cop accused of taking $1K, free sex to protect illegal brothel

A Hayward police officer is under investigation for alleged bribery after authorities say he accepted money and free sexual services from an illegal brothel in exchange for protection.

Driver dies after speeding Audi flies off I-580 in Livermore

A driver died Tuesday night after his car launched off Interstate 580 highway in Livermore and plummeted down an embankment. Authorities said the man had been driving recklessly and speeding before the crash.

Persian-Americans invite everyone to Berkeley for Nowruz

The Persian New Year, a celebration tied to the spring equinox, begins worldwide on Friday, and for decades, Berkeley's Persian community has held a sort of pre-party that's inextricably tied to the diverse college town.

Oakland salon helped style Alysa Liu's iconic hair for Olympic win

Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just like Olympian Alysa Liu’s after she got her halos retouched there in January.

Going on vacation? These Bay Area police departments are offering home checks while you're away

With families embarking on spring break adventures or planning summer getaways, an East Bay police department is reminding residents it's here to help keep an eye on their homes, offering property surveillance and "added peace of mind," while residents are on their trip.

Video released in Oakland police ghost chase that led to death of bystander

A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother. 

Bay Bridge light show to return with dazzling upgraded display

The Bay Lights will relight the Bay Bridge this week with a larger, more advanced installation designed to last for years to come.

Women in EMS change the scope of emergency services

EMT Traci Schmidt, alongside her partner Paramedic Dean Wilkins, spend their 12-hour shifts answering your calls from a Falck ambulance in Alameda County. 

Oakland police release footage of ex-Raider Doug Martin’s arrest before his death

Oakland police on Monday released body camera and surveillance video showing officers taking former Raiders running back Doug Martin into custody shortly before he died at a hospital.

Bear spray identified as substance in Alameda hazmat situation

Fire officials investigating a hazardous materials incident at an Alameda apartment complex on Monday that sent an adult and a child to a local hospital later determined the substance was bear spray.