Dublin Whole Foods store evacuated, closed due to potential gas leak

Shoppers and workers were evacuated out of a Whole Foods grocery store in Dublin on Sunday morning due to a potential gas leak, announced the Alameda County Fire Department.

Rattlesnake advisory for East Bay parks over holiday weekend

The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.

BART reopens restrooms at Embarcadero, Downtown Berkeley stations

BART reopened the restrooms at its Embarcadero and Downtown Berkeley stations Friday as part of an ongoing effort to reopen restrooms that have been closed at 10 of its underground stations since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

2 arrested in Oakland airport drug bust

Two people were arrested after a cache of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs were seized by officers patrolling Oakland's airport, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.

July 4th in the Bay Area: Here's your guide to Independence Day

From the “world's shortest parade" to the "world's longest parade" to yacht races to dog parade contests, there's no shortage of fun around the 4th of July holiday in the Bay Area.

East Bay punk, 1st trans woman in pro skateboarding, on fighting for validity

An East Bay punk musician, who is also the first transgender woman in professional skateboarding, shares about the struggles of transitioning, the courage it takes to be yourself, and her band's upcoming final performance at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown.

Mosswood Meltdown: Two days of punk rock, fun and sun in Oakland

Mosswood Meltdown, a two-day music festival hosted by film director John Waters, returns to Oakland July 1st and 2nd.

'Airmageddon': 4th of July weekend travel woes

The Fourth of July weekend will test, to the max, this week's already poor performance of the U.S. airline industry.

Fans can now own part of Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams

Ever wanted to be a sports team owner? Now you can. The Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club is inviting community members to invest and own a part of the team.

Alameda County apologizes for role in destruction of Russell City

Seized and destroyed last century thanks in part to actions by former members of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the current supervisors apologized Tuesday to previous residents and descendants of Russell City, a community established in 1853 near the Hayward shoreline.

2 arrested in connection to Oakland Jack London Square shooting

Two people were arrested Wednesday night in Oakland following a shooting in the area, police announced on Thursday.