Zendaya takes Danville bookstore by surprise

Rakestraw Books had a special visit on Saturday from Zendaya, the Oakland-born actress. She was captured holding notable books like “Dune Messiah" and "The Odyssey," which she will be starring in the movie adaptions of.

Teen injured in shooting on I-580; investigation underway

At the scene, officers found a driver with a teenaged passenger who suffered a gunshot wound to the arm, and the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Oakland police and mayor vow crackdown on post-First Friday crime

The free event on the first Friday of each month has drawn thousands to downtown and has been deemed largely a success over its 20-year history. However, in recent months, shootings and a serious car crash after the event have led some sponsors to pull out.

Oakland’s Measure E parcel tax trailing in early election results

A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.

Oakland has new rules, safety measures for First Fridays

Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.

Former San Quentin death row prisoner sues Alameda County for $290M

A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white. 

All-abilities playground opens at George Mark Children's House

George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.

This Bay Area city is one of the top for dog attacks on mail carriers

June starts off the U.S. Postal Service's “Dog Bite Awareness Month," and data released Thursday shows that this Bay Area city has among the highest number of dog attacks in the U.S.

Ariana Grande fans flock to SF pop-up store ahead of Bay Area shows

With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour" kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans have been waiting outside the store since 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning waiting in anticipation for potentially exclusive merch.

Fans line up awaiting Ariana Grande's merch pop-up store kicking off her tour
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With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour” kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans line up in San Francisco to snag some merch before the tour. 

Oakland leaders discuss future of 'First Fridays'

Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife held a town hall meeting on Wednesday at Cloud Park on Telegraph Avenue to debate the future of the city's popular "First Fridays" event.

Live 2026 election results: Alameda County District Attorney

California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Alameda County District Attorney election results here.

Body found at San Leandro garbage facility

A body was discovered Tuesday at a San Leandro garbage facility, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.