Alameda granted control over 32-acre shipping terminal redevelopment

After years of vacancy, a nearly 100-year-old shipping terminal in Alameda may see new life as a housing and waterfront parks development. 

Body found at site of brush fire on I-980 in Oakland

The California Highway Patrol on Tuesday found a body at the site of a brush fire on eastbound Interstate 980 in Oakland.

Oakland may blow deadlines in police misconduct cases

More bad news from the Oakland Police Commission: The agency's investigators have been blowing key deadlines to complete misconduct cases, which means some officers may never be disciplined.

Berkeley school district will provide free meals for students

Berkeley Unified School District announced Monday that it will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at 16 schools starting this fall.

75-year-old woman shoots at home intruders in Oakland

A 75-year-old woman opened fire on two intruders who broke into her Oakland home and came under fire herself, authorities said. 

Former KTVU reporter Betty Ann Bruno dead at 91

Former KTVU reporter Betty Ann Bruno at 91, has died, according to family members.

RV on fire near West Oakland BART Station

Oakland fire crews are responding to a fire underway near the West Oakland BART Station, according to reports. 

80-acre fire near I-580 in Livermore fully contained

A car fire on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore ignited vegetation and was spread by the wind to 40 acres Saturday night, the Alameda County Fire Department said.

Regional NAACP backs Oakland branch's request for state of emergency over ongoing violence

Violence in Oakland has reached a boiling point causing the Oakland chapter of the NAACP to ask city leaders to declare a state of emergency, and now, the regional branch is doubling down.

Oakland CHP: 1 injured in early morning freeway shooting

The California Highway Patrol is investigating an early morning freeway shooting in Oakland Saturday that left one injured.

Oakland NAACP blasts local leaders, calls for state of emergency due to crime

The Oakland NAACP has called on city leaders to declare a state of emergency due to rising crime, calling the situation a "crisis," and has urged residents across the city to speak out against it. 

"Justice in July" event demands police accountability

Dozens gathered Friday at Lake Merritt for a block party that organizers called a "Justice in July" event. They want the Alameda County DA and officers to be held accountable for police shootings and in-custody deaths.

Woman kidnapped, found safe in Oakland, police investigating

Police are investigating a kidnapping that occurred Friday afternoon in Oakland. The victim has since been found.