Oakland approves $1M fine to couple over illegally cutting down trees
A North Oakland couple is on the hook for nearly $1 million in penalties after the City Council voted Tuesday to enforce a finding that they illegally cut down 38 trees on their own and neighboring property.
A North Oakland couple is on the hook for nearly $1 million in penalties after the City Council voted Tuesday to enforce a finding that they illegally cut down 38 trees on their own and neighboring property.
Grocery Outlet pushes to move into old Oakland Walgreens: report
The discount supermarket chain Grocery Outlet is planning to expand its presence in Oakland by moving into two vacant storefronts formerly occupied by Walgreens.
The discount supermarket chain Grocery Outlet is planning to expand its presence in Oakland by moving into two vacant storefronts formerly occupied by Walgreens.
Oakland church memorializing homicide victims targeted by vandals
Vandals desecrated St. Columba Catholic Church in North Oakland, destroying crosses meant to honor the city’s homicide victims.
Vandals desecrated St. Columba Catholic Church in North Oakland, destroying crosses meant to honor the city’s homicide victims.
Small aircraft lands in Livermore vegetation
A small aircraft was involved in an accident in Livermore but landed safely in vegetation.
A small aircraft was involved in an accident in Livermore but landed safely in vegetation.
District 14 congressional race: Who's running to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell?
California's primary election will be held on June 2 – but voters in parts of Alameda County could cast their ballots as many as four times to fill the U.S. House District 14 seat filled by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
California's primary election will be held on June 2 – but voters in parts of Alameda County could cast their ballots as many as four times to fill the U.S. House District 14 seat filled by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
AT&T says copper thieves using bold tactics, including cars and trains
Copper thieves are going to great lengths to get their hands on the profitable metal.
Copper thieves are going to great lengths to get their hands on the profitable metal.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Thieves steal bronze plaques on Alameda park benches
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
Hayward human rights activist among 19 killed in the Philippines
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Dirt bike takeover of Bay Bridge was chaotic: Police
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Angel Island: Oakland Ballet presents a story of strength through dance
Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.
Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.
Dirt bike takeover shuts down Bay Bridge; 70 bikes impounded
Dirt bike riders shut down the Bay Bridge, stranding commuters in traffic for more than an hour.
Dirt bike riders shut down the Bay Bridge, stranding commuters in traffic for more than an hour.
Teenage girl dies in suspected San Leandro DUI
A 19-year-old was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was killed and several were injured in a chain reaction collision Sunday morning on Interstate Highway 880 in San Leandro.
A 19-year-old was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was killed and several were injured in a chain reaction collision Sunday morning on Interstate Highway 880 in San Leandro.
Dirt bike operation shuts down Bay Bridge
Chaos on the Bay Bridge after a group of dirt bike riders forced Oakland-bound traffic to shut down for more than an hour.
Chaos on the Bay Bridge after a group of dirt bike riders forced Oakland-bound traffic to shut down for more than an hour.
United flight strikes light pole and tractor-trailer landing at Newark Airport
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
College admissions anxiety is at an all-time high, but this expert says families need a different perspective
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.
7 injured in Downtown Oakland after car mounts sidewalk following First Friday brawl
Oakland police said the altercations were unrelated to and took place outside of the "permitted event footprint" of the official Oakland First Fridays celebrations.
Oakland police said the altercations were unrelated to and took place outside of the "permitted event footprint" of the official Oakland First Fridays celebrations.
New Mosswood Recreation Center opens in Oakland nearly a decade after fire
The Mosswood Recreation Center welcomed community members back to its grounds Saturday morning, celebrating a grand opening nearly 10 years after a devastating fire leveled the previous structure.
The Mosswood Recreation Center welcomed community members back to its grounds Saturday morning, celebrating a grand opening nearly 10 years after a devastating fire leveled the previous structure.
Can weight-loss drugs protect against Alzheimer's? A UCSF expert breaks down the latest research
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
'A Great Good Place for Books' in Oakland to close after more than 20 years
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.