Red Bay Coffee to close Fruitvale café

Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday that it will close its café and headquarters in Oakland’s Fruitvale district at the end of November when its lease expires.

Girl dies, teen arrested following Oakland car crash

A teen girl died, and a teen boy was arrested following a Friday morning car crash just off Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland, police said Monday.

Road rage fight turns deadly in Castro Valley

A fight following an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend turned deadly, authorities said.

Woman, ex-boyfriend charged in Hayward cold case slaying

A woman and her former boyfriend have been charged in the cold case killing of her children’s father more than 30 years ago in Hayward.

Belva Davis: Honoring her life and legacy

Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at Grace Cathedral Church in San Francisco on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Belva Davis — the pioneering Bay Area journalist who broke barriers as the first African American woman to appear on television in the western United States.

Popular Livermore teacher retiring after 34 years

After 34 years of shaping young minds, second-grade teacher Bill Cannon will soon be closing the door to his Rancho Las Positas Elementary School classroom for the last time.

Sabrina Landreth steps down from EBRPD, seeks legal counsel

Sabrina Landreth, the former city administrator of Oakland, has stepped down as general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District after four years. She is now seeking legal counsel.

California finds Oakland Unified created ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jewish students

In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created a "discriminatory environment" against Jewish students and staff, contradicting the district’s findings.

Tariffs making Oakland Zoo's 'Glowfari' tickets more expensive this year

The Oakland Zoo is glowing bright once again for the holidays as its popular Glowfari event returns for its sixth season, transforming the zoo’s walking paths and exhibits into a wonderland of illuminated animals, insects, and Bay Area landmarks. But this year’s display comes at a higher price.

ICE activity confirmed in Fremont: police

The Fremont Police Department said it was notified on Saturday morning that federal authorities would perform "immigration enforcement and/or follow-up" in the city.

Vets and advocates keep an eye on government shutdown during Veteran's Day

Swords to Plowshares, a nonprofit which serves veterans, held an early celebration in Oakland on Friday to honor those who've served this country.

CHP searching for suspect following pursuit in the East Bay

The California Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect after they had been following a gold Lexus with two people inside in the East Bay since around 4 p.m. on Friday, officials say.

Alameda County considers ICE-free zones

Alameda County officials are weighing new measures aimed at limiting federal immigration enforcement within local jurisdictions.

East Bay city losing a Safeway

A major grocery store in the East Bay is set to close early next year.

San Francisco, Oakland airports on FAA list of flight cuts

Airlines will phase in the cuts at the direction of the FAA, starting with eliminating 4% of flights at the 40 airports on Friday and working up to 10%, according to AP sources.

Man charged with watching women sleep and shower at Berkeley sorority

The suspect allegedly watched women shower in a communal setting at a Berkeley sorority house. Officials say he's a convicted felon who had part of an assault rifle and ammunition in his possession.

Bay Area airports, passengers brace for FAA-ordered flight reductions
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The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday added San Francisco Int'l Airport and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to a list of 40 hubs that will see reduced flights due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Young rising Oakland rap artist among GRAMMY nominee contenders

A young rising Oakland rap artist is up for possible GRAMMY nominations set to be announced on Friday for the 2026 awards.