Suspect arrested after man found shot dead in car near OAK airport

A suspect was arrested in the deadly shooting of Francisco Felix, who was killed in his car Aug. 8 at an East Bay park. 

Woman's body discovered in Oakland hills

Authorities have opened up a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in the Oakland hills.

Oakland car heist leaves 6 people without vehicles

Oakland police are investigating after six cars were stolen from the Firestone Complete Auto Care store on Broadway. According to victims, the people responsible gained entry to the store by smashing the front window and taking multiple keys.

OUSD starts year with wins, but faces challenges

Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell said there are wins and challenges this year for her district, as more than 30,000 students began the 2023-2024 school year on Aug. 7.

Oakland police commissioners lose bid to block their ouster from panel

An Alameda County judge ruled that two outgoing members of the Oakland Police Commission have no legal basis to block the city's selection panel from replacing them.

Oakland airport expansion proposal faces criticism

A proposal to add a third terminal to Oakland International Airport sparked a protest by environmentalists on Tuesday who predict it would contribute to climate change and increase pollution.

Oakland restaurant break-in caught on video - $10K in workers' tips stolen

A restaurant in Oakland's Uptown neighborhood was broken into over the weekend, with thieves smashing a safe containing $10,000 in workers' tips.

Paperwork filed to launch recall of Alameda County DA Pamela Price

A group of residents who have been affected directly by crime in Alameda County filed paperwork Tuesday to formally begin the process to recall District Attorney Pamela Price.

Alleged Lake Merritt shooter charged, Alameda County DA announced

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday announced charges in connection with a fatal August 8 shooting near the Lake Merritt BART station. 

Video: Multiple Oakland businesses robbed after thieves ram cars into garage doors

Burglars rammed cars into the entrances of multiple Uptown Oakland businesses to break in over the weekend, which has left the owners in a bit of shock over what happened. 

Crews fight vegetation fire in Livermore

Crews are battling a 2-alarm vegetation fire that broke out in Livermore Saturday night.

3 East Bay sideshows filled with fireworks, flames

It was an active night in Oakland and Vallejo as large crowds gathered for sideshows brimming with fireworks and flames.

50-year-old martial arts academy in Oakland faces foreclosure

An Oakland man is in danger of losing his martial arts academy due to financial troubles after being in business for 50 years. 

Schnitzer Steel has history of fires renewing environmental concerns

Schnitzer Steel operates the recycling facility at the Port of Oakland where several fires have broken out including a giant pile of scrap metal Wednesday that sent a plume of smoke into the air for hours. It prompted an air quality advisory and renewed calls for the company to clean up its act.

Oakland's Schnitzer Steel has history of fires renewing environmental concerns
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A recycling scrapyard at the Port of Oakland, where a massive fire broke out Wednesday, has been the site of several fires in recent years, resulting in environmental violations, fines and renewed calls for the company to clean up its act.

Air quality in question after massive fire at Schnitzer Steel near Port of Oakland

While firefighters have reported containing the fire at Schnitzer Steel, by Thursday morning, an air quality advisory remained in effect for nearby communities.