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.
Parents want to bring son's body back to Brazil after killed while delivering flowers in Oakland
The parents of a homicide victim, who was shot and killed while delivering flowers in Oakland, want to bring their son's body back to his home country of Brazil.
The parents of a homicide victim, who was shot and killed while delivering flowers in Oakland, want to bring their son's body back to his home country of Brazil.
Parents of flower delivery man shot, killed in Oakland arrive from Brazil and want justice
The parents of the man who was shot and killed while delivering flowers in Uptown Oakland have arrived to the Bay Area from Brazil and want justice.
The parents of the man who was shot and killed while delivering flowers in Uptown Oakland have arrived to the Bay Area from Brazil and want justice.
East Bay mom says it's like 'torture' after 23-year-old son shot and killed
An East Bay mother is devastated after the loss of her 23-year-old son who was shot and killed.
An East Bay mother is devastated after the loss of her 23-year-old son who was shot and killed.
East Bay punk, 1st trans woman in pro skateboarding, on fighting for validity
An East Bay punk musician, who is also the first transgender woman in professional skateboarding, shares about the struggles of transitioning, the courage it takes to be yourself, and her band's upcoming final performance at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown.
An East Bay punk musician, who is also the first transgender woman in professional skateboarding, shares about the struggles of transitioning, the courage it takes to be yourself, and her band's upcoming final performance at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown.
Mosswood Meltdown: Two days of punk rock, fun and sun in Oakland
Mosswood Meltdown, a two-day music festival hosted by film director John Waters, returns to Oakland July 1st and 2nd.
Mosswood Meltdown, a two-day music festival hosted by film director John Waters, returns to Oakland July 1st and 2nd.
'Airmageddon': 4th of July weekend travel woes
The Fourth of July weekend will test, to the max, this week's already poor performance of the U.S. airline industry.
The Fourth of July weekend will test, to the max, this week's already poor performance of the U.S. airline industry.
Fans can now own part of Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams
Ever wanted to be a sports team owner? Now you can. The Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club is inviting community members to invest and own a part of the team.
Ever wanted to be a sports team owner? Now you can. The Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club is inviting community members to invest and own a part of the team.
Alameda County apologizes for role in destruction of Russell City
Seized and destroyed last century thanks in part to actions by former members of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the current supervisors apologized Tuesday to previous residents and descendants of Russell City, a community established in 1853 near the Hayward shoreline.
Seized and destroyed last century thanks in part to actions by former members of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the current supervisors apologized Tuesday to previous residents and descendants of Russell City, a community established in 1853 near the Hayward shoreline.
Oakland Mayor removes former judge from Police Commission amid controversies and calls for removal
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has removed former Alameda County Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte from the Oakland Police Commission, the Mayor’s Office has confirmed with KTVU.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has removed former Alameda County Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte from the Oakland Police Commission, the Mayor’s Office has confirmed with KTVU.
Retired superior court judge robbed at gunpoint in downtown Oakland
A retired Alameda County Superior Court judged was robbed at gunpoint in downtown Oakland, according to police sources.
A retired Alameda County Superior Court judged was robbed at gunpoint in downtown Oakland, according to police sources.
2 arrested in connection to Oakland Jack London Square shooting
Two people were arrested Wednesday night in Oakland following a shooting in the area, police announced on Thursday.
Two people were arrested Wednesday night in Oakland following a shooting in the area, police announced on Thursday.
1 injured in shooting at Oakland's Jack London Square
Oakland police are out in force in Jack London Square for an apparent shooting.
Oakland police are out in force in Jack London Square for an apparent shooting.
East Bay jazz musician holds out hope for return of stolen saxophone
A local jazz musician is seeking the return of his stolen vintage saxophone.
A local jazz musician is seeking the return of his stolen vintage saxophone.
Oakland pandemic-era eviction ban expires in July, stirs concern among renters
The pandemic-era eviction moratorium in Oakland ends on July 15. That means renters who haven't had to pay rent for the past three years because of pandemic hardship will either have to start paying on Aug. 1 or face eviction.
The pandemic-era eviction moratorium in Oakland ends on July 15. That means renters who haven't had to pay rent for the past three years because of pandemic hardship will either have to start paying on Aug. 1 or face eviction.
160 residents displaced after San Leandro apartment building goes up in flames
Nearly 160 residents were displaced from their homes in San Leandro on Tuesday after fire caused an apartment building to be red-tagged, officials say.
Nearly 160 residents were displaced from their homes in San Leandro on Tuesday after fire caused an apartment building to be red-tagged, officials say.
Photos: Person of interest in fatal hit-and-run of Oakland grandmother
As Oakland police work to solve a deadly hit-and-run of a 73-year-old woman, the police department on Tuesday released images of a person of interest in the case.
As Oakland police work to solve a deadly hit-and-run of a 73-year-old woman, the police department on Tuesday released images of a person of interest in the case.
Alameda County approves new law for jail time, fines for sideshow spectators
Alameda County supervisors approved an ordinance on Tuesday that would permit police to arrest spectators within 200 feet of an active sideshow. If arrested, spectators could face up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Civil liberty groups have vowed to fight the law saying it tramples on the First Amendment.
Alameda County supervisors approved an ordinance on Tuesday that would permit police to arrest spectators within 200 feet of an active sideshow. If arrested, spectators could face up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Civil liberty groups have vowed to fight the law saying it tramples on the First Amendment.
In Bay Area, 0% of homes were cheaper to buy than rent, study says
It's more than twice as expensive to buy a home than to rent in the Bay Area, which had the largest homeownership premium than any other major U.S. metropolitan area, and where 0% of homes were cheaper to buy than rent, according to a new study.
It's more than twice as expensive to buy a home than to rent in the Bay Area, which had the largest homeownership premium than any other major U.S. metropolitan area, and where 0% of homes were cheaper to buy than rent, according to a new study.
Woman gets dragged by car while trying to stop Alameda robbery
A 69-year-old woman who was dragged by a robber's car in Alameda said Monday that she would do it all over again.
A 69-year-old woman who was dragged by a robber's car in Alameda said Monday that she would do it all over again.