Illegal fireworks likely sparked dozens of East Bay fires
Despite weeks of warnings, there was a non-stop barrage of illegal fireworks on July Fourth, sparking fires and fears across several East Bay communities.
Despite weeks of warnings, there was a non-stop barrage of illegal fireworks on July Fourth, sparking fires and fears across several East Bay communities.
The airline nightmare seems far from over: Travel delays to continue
We may be looking at a rough rest of the flying week beginning Wednesday through Sunday as millions try to get back home.
We may be looking at a rough rest of the flying week beginning Wednesday through Sunday as millions try to get back home.
2 killed, 12 hurt during violent Fourth of July in Hayward
A violent Fourth of July in Hayward left two victims dead and at least 12 hurt in separate incidents over a 12-hour period.
A violent Fourth of July in Hayward left two victims dead and at least 12 hurt in separate incidents over a 12-hour period.
Community shows support for Oakland's Colonial Donuts after robbery
Loyal customers rallied behind Colonial Donuts Wednesday as a way to show support for the Lakeshore institution after it was robbed last week.
Loyal customers rallied behind Colonial Donuts Wednesday as a way to show support for the Lakeshore institution after it was robbed last week.
Woman killed in Oakland hit-and-run while chasing other driver, police say
A woman was killed and another injured in an alleged hit-and-run while chasing a driver from another crash that happened shortly before the deadly collision on Wednesday, Oakland police said.
A woman was killed and another injured in an alleged hit-and-run while chasing a driver from another crash that happened shortly before the deadly collision on Wednesday, Oakland police said.
Alameda Fourth of July parade attracts thousands, including new American citizens
Tens of thousands packed Alameda city streets for the Independence Day parade. For veterans and a family from Afghanistan, the patriotic colors and American flags hold special meaning as new citizens.
Tens of thousands packed Alameda city streets for the Independence Day parade. For veterans and a family from Afghanistan, the patriotic colors and American flags hold special meaning as new citizens.
Oakland visitors fall victim to car burglars, helpless as device tracked to SF
A father and son visiting the Bay Area from Ohio had their rental car broken into at a hotspot for car burglaries in Oakland - and were further frustrated when they learned police couldn't go find a stolen iPad that they tracked to San Francisco.
A father and son visiting the Bay Area from Ohio had their rental car broken into at a hotspot for car burglaries in Oakland - and were further frustrated when they learned police couldn't go find a stolen iPad that they tracked to San Francisco.
Woman, girl shot and injured in Oakland
Police are investigating a double shooting Monday evening in Oakland that injured a woman and a girl.
Police are investigating a double shooting Monday evening in Oakland that injured a woman and a girl.
Former employer helps Oakland police identify suspect in killing of flower delivery man
A former employer played a crucial role in helping authorities identify the suspect accused in the shooting death of a flower delivery man in Oakland, according to police.
A former employer played a crucial role in helping authorities identify the suspect accused in the shooting death of a flower delivery man in Oakland, according to police.
Mysterious jellyfish pulses through Lake Merritt
A rower captured video of a jellyfish propelling through Lake Merritt Monday morning.
A rower captured video of a jellyfish propelling through Lake Merritt Monday morning.
Alameda City Council considers parklet changes
The Alameda City Council on Wednesday will consider changing the setup of two streets in business districts that could require several parklets to be modified.
The Alameda City Council on Wednesday will consider changing the setup of two streets in business districts that could require several parklets to be modified.
Suspect killed after 'battle' with law enforcement officers in East Bay
The investigation into a fatal law enforcement shooting in Alameda County has been taken over by the state attorney general's office.
The investigation into a fatal law enforcement shooting in Alameda County has been taken over by the state attorney general's office.
Dublin Whole Foods store evacuated, closed due to potential gas leak
Shoppers and workers were evacuated out of a Whole Foods grocery store in Dublin on Sunday morning due to a potential gas leak, announced the Alameda County Fire Department.
Shoppers and workers were evacuated out of a Whole Foods grocery store in Dublin on Sunday morning due to a potential gas leak, announced the Alameda County Fire Department.
Toxic algae bloom shuts down 2 East Bay lakes, leads to caution advisories at several others
People planning to visit some East Bay lakes amid soaring temperatures this Fourth of July weekend, were being warned of a dangerous level of toxic blue-green algae.
People planning to visit some East Bay lakes amid soaring temperatures this Fourth of July weekend, were being warned of a dangerous level of toxic blue-green algae.
Rattlesnake advisory for East Bay parks over holiday weekend
The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.
The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.
BART reopens restrooms at Embarcadero, Downtown Berkeley stations
BART reopened the restrooms at its Embarcadero and Downtown Berkeley stations Friday as part of an ongoing effort to reopen restrooms that have been closed at 10 of its underground stations since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
BART reopened the restrooms at its Embarcadero and Downtown Berkeley stations Friday as part of an ongoing effort to reopen restrooms that have been closed at 10 of its underground stations since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Fund established to help victims of San Leandro fire where about 160 remain displaced
A fund has been established to help the victims of a fire Tuesday evening at an apartment complex in San Leandro, city officials said.
A fund has been established to help the victims of a fire Tuesday evening at an apartment complex in San Leandro, city officials said.
2 arrested in Oakland airport drug bust
Two people were arrested after a cache of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs were seized by officers patrolling Oakland's airport, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
Two people were arrested after a cache of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs were seized by officers patrolling Oakland's airport, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
'Parish of social justice': Oakland's St. Columba says 'love is love,' vocally supports to LGBTQ community
A Catholic Church in the East Bay has formed its identity on welcoming LGBTQ members.
A Catholic Church in the East Bay has formed its identity on welcoming LGBTQ members.
July 4th in the Bay Area: Here's your guide to Independence Day
From the “world's shortest parade" to the "world's longest parade" to yacht races to dog parade contests, there's no shortage of fun around the 4th of July holiday in the Bay Area.
From the “world's shortest parade" to the "world's longest parade" to yacht races to dog parade contests, there's no shortage of fun around the 4th of July holiday in the Bay Area.