Teen driver accused of speeding in Oakland crash that killed 3 pedestrians

A 17-year-old accused of plowing into several pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend, killing three of them, was speeding at the time of the crash, authorities said Monday.

2 detained in Hayward shooting

Hayward police responded Monday afternoon to a shooting, though no injuries have been reported.

Oakland city administrator resigns over 'degrading, unprofessional' texts

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Monday that a city administrator resigned over "degrading and unprofessional communications" that surfaced in documents obtained through a Public Records Request.

Teen arrested after car plows into 6 Oakland pedestrians, killing 3

A teenager has been arrested after police said they slammed a car into six pedestrians on Saturday night in East Oakland, killing three and injuring the others.

Bay Area high winds: Falling trees kill man and crash into homes

A weekend of intense, powerful winds across the Bay Area turned dangerous for homeowners and proved fatal for a resident in Santa Rosa.

Brush fire off Altamont Pass burns several acres

The fire was spurred by moderate winds in the area and grew to about 80 acres by about 1 p.m.

East Bay woman helps foster youth attend prom through nonprofit project

For many teenagers, prom is a milestone memory. But for students in foster care or facing financial hardship, the cost of dresses, suits, tickets and other essentials can make that night feel out of reach.

Berkeley Humane hosts free pet vaccine and microchip clinic this weekend

Berkeley Humane is partnering with several nonprofits this weekend to offer free vaccines, microchipping and pet tags for cats and dogs across the Bay Area as part of its Champions for Pet Health Rally.

Man charged with San Leandro hate crime after admitting he targeted Asian victim to rob

An East Bay woman says she is traumatized after being robbed and assaulted outside a San Leandro restaurant by a suspect who later told police he targeted her because she is Asian.

Feds file charge after EZ's Lounge mass shooting

Federal prosecutors have charged a 40-year-old man following a mass shooting at EZ Lounge in Oakland, where two people, including an innocent teacher, were killed, and five others were injured.

Community asked to weigh in on lifting I-580 truck ban

Residents will have the opportunity this weekend to share their thoughts on whether to lift a long-standing ban on big rigs along Interstate 580 in the East Bay.

Oakland Promise celebrates a decade of changing young lives

Oakland Promise, a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the city, celebrated its 10th anniversary by honoring its past and present scholarship recipients. Over the past decade, the nonprofit has helped 8,600 students and awarded more than $40 million in scholarships.

Alameda County pays $36M following murder of Dublin couple by deputy

The Alameda County board of supervisors will pay $36 million to surviving family members of a murdered couple in Dublin, the county counsel announced Tuesday night, after a suit alleged the deaths were preventable because the former sheriff's deputy who killed them failed a psychological test but was hired anyway.

Live updates: Federal jury verdict sides with OpenAI's Altman over Elon Musk

The trial centered on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.

San Leandro police chief denies hit-and-run, says she suffered medical emergency

The San Leandro police chief charged with a hit-and-run after allegedly sideswiping a car, has been placed on administrative leave. The embattled chief on Wednesday denied the allegations.

San Leandro chief of police charged with hit-and-run

San Leandro's chief of police has been charged by the Alameda County district attorney with hit-and-run for an incident from May 2025, KTVU has learned. 

Hayward family who lost home in blast sues PG&E, Alameda County

Three members of the family were hospitalized with severe injuries suffered in the explosion, including extensive burns and broken bones.

Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest

He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.

Oakland youth soccer club marks 51 years of empowering girls on and off the field

While the typical soccer season may be nearing its end, the training and mentorship at the Oakland Soccer Club never truly stop. For the more than 500 girls and boys enrolled in the program, the pitch is a place of refuge, growth, and community.

Oakland's only Gap store is closing

The Gap is closing its storefront on Lakeshore Avenue, which serves as the retailer's final location in Oakland.