Port of Oakland considers possible name change for airport

The Port of Oakland, saying most people in the country don't know where the city is, has been exploring a name change for the Oakland International Airport.

Fremont police ask for help finding missing at-risk man

Fremont police are asking the public's help in locating a missing man who was last heard from while staying at the Fremont Marriot nearly a week ago. 

Oakland schools back in session with dipping enrollment, crossing guard shortage

Summer is officially over for public school students in Oakland. Monday is the first day of school for more than 34,000 students in the Oakland Unified School District. 

Large group of young bicyclists takeover Bay Bridge

A large group of young bicyclists temporarily took over the Bay Area Bridge on Sunday, performing wheelies and engaging in other dangerous stunts.

Suspected drowning death in Alameda after boat sinks

One person is suspected of drowning in Alameda following reports of a boat starting to sink. 

Freeway shooting in San Leandro leaves 1 hospitalized: CHP

The California Highway Patrol confirmed a freeway shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in San Leandro.

Person dies after falling from parking garage in Alameda, police say

Alameda police said someone died after falling from a parking garage Saturday. The structure is seven stories tall and is situated near the Alameda Theatre.

Elderly San Leandro couple viciously assaulted and robbed on front porch

An elderly couple was assaulted and robbed in front of their San Leandro home Thursday. Known as 'grandma' and grandpa' on their block, neighbors were shocked to hear about the attack.

Community bike ride in honor of East Bay man killed by law enforcement

Family and friends of Juan Diego Bernal Yuriar, a man killed by police, held a bike ride to "demand justice for the tragic police killing" Saturday in the East Bay.

2 sinkholes in 2 days in Alameda force water shut off, road closures

Water main breaks in two different areas of Alameda have caused massive sinkholes the past couple of days. As a result, some residents have been without water while crews work to patch the areas, EBMUD said.

Fundraiser for boy shot on Oakland freeway reaches over $620k in 2 days

As community rallies behind the 8-year-old boy who was shot on I-580 and left paralyzed, a Gofundme created to cover the costs of his care has raised over $620,000 in two days.

5-acre fire in Hayward hills near Cal State East Bay contained

A fire that blazed in the Hayward hills on Harder Road near Cal State East Bay on Friday has been contained, the Hayward Fire Department announced.

Suspect in Oakland freeway shooting charged in federal firearm case

A suspect in an Oakland freeway shooting is being charged in federal court in connection with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

8-year-old shot on Oakland freeway paralyzed, family says

Eight-year-old Asa, who was caught in the crossfire of a freeway shooting in Oakland, is now paralyzed, his family said, and despite the medical care that he'll likely need for the rest of his life, he continues to make them laugh.

'Lovely surprise': Mysterious piano appears in Oakland's Dimond Park

Hikers said a piano appeared this summer near a creek at Oakland's Dimond Park — and no one is quite sure how it got there.

Alameda-Oakland pedestrian bridge needs public support, city officials say

A bike and pedestrian bridge linking Alameda and Oakland is in the planning process, but the project’s high costs and possible lack of public interest may hinder construction from ever starting, city officials warned at a recent public meeting.