Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse torn down, nonprofit wants to build affordable housing

The Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people tragically died in a fire was recently demolished and purchased by The Unity Council with plans to build affordable housing.

Community organizers protest proposed cuts to Oakland violence prevention department

Dozens of community leaders rallied outside Oakland City Hall on Tuesday, urging city officials not to slash the budget of the city's Department of Violence Prevention.

Man taken into custody for 2019 murder at Livermore Taco Bell

The man who police say murdered a 16-year-old boy at a Taco Bell in Livermore in 2019 has been taken into custody.

Livermore man found dead after diving into Feather River

A Livermore man was found dead Sunday afternoon after reportedly diving off the Magalia Head Dam into the Feather River the previous day.

Alameda police issue 64 citations during sideshow that drew thousands

A sideshow in Alameda that drew nearly 3,000 people ended with 64 citations Sunday. Police said the show happened at the former naval base on the west side of the island.

Firefighters extinguish apartment fire on Foothill Boulevard

The Oakland Fire Department said at 5:16 p.m. Sunday the fire on the 1100 block of Foothill Blvd. was out.   

BART says it needs state funding to stay afloat

BART and Muni say they are on a "fiscal cliff" and are asking for financial aid from the state to fund operations. 

Free summer lunches for youth to start

Free lunches for Oakland youth begin Tuesday at more than 50 sites in the city to help children get through the summer when free and reduced-cost school meals are unavailable, city officials said.   

Woman robbed at gunpoint near UC Berkeley

A woman was robbed at gunpoint near the University of California at Berkeley campus Friday night, according to the University of California police department.   

2 Alameda County sheriff's deputies, juvenile detention officer face criminal charges

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has filed felony criminal charges against two sheriff's deputies and a juvenile correctional officer in separate cases. The charges range from falsifying records to performing sex acts on a minor.

Fremont firefighters rescue baby turkeys from storm drain

Fremont Station 5 firefighters rescued five baby turkeys that fell into a storm drain, officials shared.

Customers' cars stolen in Berkeley auto-repair shop burglary

The co-owner of a Berkeley auto-repair shop said Thursday that he's rethinking security after thieves broke in and stole four cars belonging to customers as well as other equipment.

2 detained in road-rage incident, freeway shooting on I-580 in East Oakland

A two-vehicle collision and a freeway shooting closed part of Interstate 580 in East Oakland Thursday afternoon, officials said. Two people have been detained for questioning, but no one was seriously injured. 

East Bay professor announces run for Barbara Lee's congressional seat

An East Bay professor and Oakland resident is the latest candidate in the race for U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee's seat in Congress.   

Suspect allegedly kills ex-wife, injures woman's current boyfriend after learning of pregnancy

The suspect accused of killing his ex-wife and injuring her current boyfriend in Hayward earlier this month, allegedly carried out the act after learning that she was pregnant, according to a probable cause warrant.