Teen accused of killing 3 in Oakland crash released from custody
A teenager accused of killing three men after driving a vehicle into a crowd of people last month in East Oakland has been released from custody.
A teenager accused of killing three men after driving a vehicle into a crowd of people last month in East Oakland has been released from custody.
Bay Area swimmer hopes to swim entire coast of California
Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her grueling journey at the Oregon border on July 1. She plans to swim more than 900 miles, finishing sometime in October at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her grueling journey at the Oregon border on July 1. She plans to swim more than 900 miles, finishing sometime in October at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Oakland Ballers being sued by neighbor for property damage
The Oakland Ballers are being sued by a neighbor who says balls being hit out of the park have caused significant damage to property over the past several years.
The Oakland Ballers are being sued by a neighbor who says balls being hit out of the park have caused significant damage to property over the past several years.
These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Stanford, UC Berkeley ranked in top ten of global universities
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Oakland's approach to illegal dumping 'abysmal,' civil grand jury says
Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County civil grand jury.
Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County civil grand jury.
New potential buyer emerges for Oakland Arena
A new potential buyer has emerged for the Oakland Arena, matching and exceeding a previous offer for the venue.
A new potential buyer has emerged for the Oakland Arena, matching and exceeding a previous offer for the venue.
Oakland puts 'strong mayor' charter reform on November ballot
Oakland city leaders are pushing to restructure the framework of the city's government, ultimately leaving the final decision in the hands of voters.
Oakland city leaders are pushing to restructure the framework of the city's government, ultimately leaving the final decision in the hands of voters.
Grand jury report on Oakland's substantial illegal dumping
Oakland has a significant illegal dumping problem across the streets, rising from 3.2 million pounds in 2015 to a staggering 20 million this year. The grand jury panel requests enforcement changes and bigger trash cans to minimize the dumping.
Oakland has a significant illegal dumping problem across the streets, rising from 3.2 million pounds in 2015 to a staggering 20 million this year. The grand jury panel requests enforcement changes and bigger trash cans to minimize the dumping.
E-40 co-owned lumpia restaurant hit by thieves in Oakland
A popular Oakland lumpia restaurant co-owned by Bay Area rap legend E-40 was burglarized over the weekend, forcing the business to scale back some operations.
A popular Oakland lumpia restaurant co-owned by Bay Area rap legend E-40 was burglarized over the weekend, forcing the business to scale back some operations.
Oakland restaurant targeted by thieves
The Lumpia Company restaurant in Oakland were the targets of a burglary Sunday morning. The group of thieves took valuable equipment and merchandise, forcing the establishment to have to "scale back" on operations.
The Lumpia Company restaurant in Oakland were the targets of a burglary Sunday morning. The group of thieves took valuable equipment and merchandise, forcing the establishment to have to "scale back" on operations.
2 Fremont friends ID'd after being swept out to sea while sleeping
The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon.
The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon.
San Leandro appoints interim top cop amid hit-and-run charge of current chief
The San Leandro city manager announced that she's appointed an interim police chief while the current chief, Angela Averiett, is on leave pending a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge filed against her by the Alameda County District Attorney.
The San Leandro city manager announced that she's appointed an interim police chief while the current chief, Angela Averiett, is on leave pending a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge filed against her by the Alameda County District Attorney.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
What should I do this weekend? Bay Area newsletters offer some answers
A lot of us wonder what we should do for fun on the weekend. Local Bay Area newsletters are offering up some suggestions. "Local newsletters are having a moment right now," said Kolby Hatch, creator of Oaktown Weekly.
A lot of us wonder what we should do for fun on the weekend. Local Bay Area newsletters are offering up some suggestions. "Local newsletters are having a moment right now," said Kolby Hatch, creator of Oaktown Weekly.
Leptospirosis claims one life in Berkeley, months after initial outbreak
Berkeley city officials have confirmed one death as the result of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease identified in a homeless encampment in January.
Berkeley city officials have confirmed one death as the result of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease identified in a homeless encampment in January.
Oakland gets $9M from SF foundation to crack down on illegal dumping
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.
Alameda double shooting near Crown Beach
Alameda police are investigating a double shooting that occurred Thursday night near Crown Memorial State Beach after the latest "beach takeover" by young people that has aggravated city officials and residents.
Alameda police are investigating a double shooting that occurred Thursday night near Crown Memorial State Beach after the latest "beach takeover" by young people that has aggravated city officials and residents.
Oakland Athletic Club reopens for World Cup kickoff
Bay Area soccer fans gathered in downtown Oakland on Thursday for a double dose of excitement, celebrating both the launch of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the grand reopening of a popular local establishment.
Bay Area soccer fans gathered in downtown Oakland on Thursday for a double dose of excitement, celebrating both the launch of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the grand reopening of a popular local establishment.
Arrest made after arson attack at Berkeley animal shelter
The arrest of Peter Taraba, 48, was made by the Berkeley Police Department in connection with the arson that occurred at Berkeley Animal Services last weekend.
The arrest of Peter Taraba, 48, was made by the Berkeley Police Department in connection with the arson that occurred at Berkeley Animal Services last weekend.