EV charging cables cut off and stolen from chargers in Oakland

Nearly a dozen EV charging cables are missing from the EVgo charging station in Oakland after vandals sliced through the thick cables, leaving drivers powerless.

Alameda County Fair: A true slice of Americana

The Alameda County Fair started Friday in Pleasanton, kicking off a 24-day run that is expected to draw huge crowds.

Albany Twin movie theater closes after 88 years

For more than 80 years, people in Albany could catch a movie at the Albany Twin on Solano Avenue. But the beloved East Bay theater held its last screening Thursday night.

Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider hosts queer youth trivia in Oakland
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The Oakland LGBTQ Center is preparing to open a second location this week to serve young people in Oakland. The center recently held a queer youth trivia night with guest host and Jeopardy champion, Amy Schneider.

Nevada governor signs new stadium bill as reality sinks in for A's fans

Republican Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed a $380 million bill that will help fund a new baseball stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. Even with all the tailgating today, it was a very sobering day for A's fans.      

Teen victim killed in San Leandro double shooting identified

The teenage victim killed in a double shooting in San Leandro this week has been identified as Sola Otti, 16. 

6 arrested in Oakland for alleged Bay Area catalytic converter thefts

After almost a year of investigation, Alameda County authorities have arrested six people for allegedly running an extensive Bay Area catalytic converter theft operation.

Oakland Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas

The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof.

Oakland A's move to Vegas clears major hurdle with Nevada state legislature

The Nevada State Assembly has passed a new version of a bill to provide $380 million in public funding for a ballpark for the Oakland Athletics. 

Alameda County lawyer slammed for 'misleading' claims about Black family's detention

A federal judge upheld an $8.25 million verdict awarded to a Black mother and her daughters who were unlawfully detained outside a Castro Valley Starbucks while also denying a pair of Alameda County sheriff's deputies the right to a new trial. 

Santa Rita Jail $80M mental health expansion sparks protest

Community groups are voicing their concerns over the mental health expansion at Santa Rita Jail, which is slated to cost $80 million and has drawn questioning from a top state lawmaker.

16-year-old killed, 2nd teen injured in San Leandro shooting

A 16-year-old boy was killed and a 17-year-old boy was injured at a double shooting at a San Leandro apartment complex, police said.

Alameda County registrar gets oversight after election blunders

Alameda County leaders on Tuesday approved an ordinance to establish a new authority to oversee the registrar of voters after previous election blunders.

Alameda housing boom: 2,000 units added along waterfront

There's a housing boom happening in Alameda with more than 2,000 new units planned along the city's northern waterfront.

Mom wants answers: Son killed 10 years ago in Oakland on his way home

22-year-old Aya Nakano was shot and killed in Oakland on his way home from playing basketball 10 years ago. His mom wants answers.

Oakland has new interim fire chief

Oakland has a new interim fire chief -- Damon Covington, a veteran of the department, who is being promoted from the deputy chief of fire operations to take the top job.