CHP advises drivers and witnesses what to do following a highway crash

A series of deadly crashes on Bay Area highways has sparked discussion over what someone should do if they're involved in a wreck or witness an accident. The CHP said one of the most common causes of fatalities on the freeways is distracted driving.

Arrest made in robbery of woman, 63, outside of market in Oakland's Rockridge

An arrest has been made in connection with the robbery and assault of a 63-year-old woman outside a marketplace in Oakland's Rockridge on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

EBMUD hosts 100th anniversary celebration for the community

Over 2,500 people turned out to learn more about how East Bay Mud keeps water flowing to two counties in the Bay Area and to celebrate decades of providing fresh water locally.

Crash blamed on drunk driver leaves 1 in 'grave' condition: OPD

An alleged drunk driver was taken into custody for a crash in Oakland that police said left a passenger in another car in grave condition on Friday.

Oakland woman finds clever way to fill potholes plaguing her neighborhood

An Oakland woman's creative approach to filling potholes plaguing her neighborhood has paid off. The city ended up fixing 5 of the deepest potholes within hours of her clever idea.

Sex trafficking survivor joins new Oakland street outreach effort

A coalition of people spent Friday evening out on the streets of Oakland for a neighborhood walk aimed at keeping Black women and girls safe.

Driver seen on video yelling racial slurs before crashing on Oakland highway arrested, CHP says

A driver captured on viral video shouting racial slurs at another motorist before crashing his own vehicle on an East Bay highway was arrested Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

UC Berkeley to add new college to campus

UC Berkeley is establishing a new college on its campus for the first time in more than 50 years. 

Oakland A's face more challenges with Las Vegas move

The Oakland A's are running into additional funding problems as they try to make a move to Las Vegas. 

Beloved Bay Area Children's Theater to close effective immediately

The Bay Area Children's Theater, a longtime and beloved performing arts company in Berkeley, has abruptly announced its closure.

City of Fremont appoints 1st woman and Afro-Latina Fire Chief

Only about 6% of fire chiefs across the country are women. Diaz says when she started out it was never her goal to become a fire chief, but her passion for helping people led her to her purpose in fire service.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office seeks help in finding 2 missing girls

Two teenage girls are missing Thursday after they allegedly ran away from home, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Oakland police: No arrest in attempted robbery where toddler was injured by bullet

Oakland police reversed course Thursday, saying no arrests had been made in the high-profile attempted robbery of a nanny pushing a 15-month-old girl in a stroller, who was struck by flying bullet shrapnel. 

Alameda frog jumping jockeys compete for $20,000 world record

It's a contest for the fiercest frog jumping jockeys in the world and it's going down Thursday through Sunday in Frogtown, USA. With over 65 years of experience, one Bay Area family takes this competition very seriously.

Family grieves as Hayward police search for man accused of killing ex-wife

Lorenzo Smith is mourning the loss of his niece Monique Aldridge of Hayward. Her family is struggling with her sudden death — the victim of gun violence. The suspect is her ex-husband.