Oakland mayor 'outraged' after man assaulted at sideshow

Oakland's mayor said she was “outraged” after video surfaced of a man being assaulted over the weekend at an illegal sideshow.

Pleasanton man fatally stabbed at home identified

A man died after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery in an apartment complex Monday, Pleasanton police said.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao unveils her first budget amid historic deficit

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday released her proposed $4 billion budget for the next two fiscal years – outlining her vision and priorities for the city as she grapples with a $360 million shortfall.

Oakland teachers say they'll strike Thursday if no agreement reached by then

Oakland teacher's union announced Monday evening they plan to strike Thursday, May 4 if no agreement is reached by then with the Oakland Unified School District. 

Man frustrated by Oakland sideshow gets attacked by crowd

A man frustrated by a sideshow in Oakland lunged at a car spinning donuts around him and was then attacked by the crowd in an incident that was captured on video.

Driver assaulted during Oakland sideshow, police say

Oakland police said they are investigating an assault of a driver during a sideshow on International Boulevard in 42nd Avenue Sunday.

Free electric bicycle test rides at bike shop this weekend

Folks interested in cutting their carbon emissions but needing some help negotiating Bay Area hills can try out electric bicycles for free at an Oakland bike shop Sunday.   

Police: Woman shot to death early Saturday in Oakland

A woman was shot to death in the 9500 block of MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.   

A's fans stage protest calling for new ownership

A's fans staged a protest on Friday at the team's first home game in Oakland since the announcement that they are heading to Vegas.

Nurses union to strike at 2 East Bay health care facilities beginning Tuesday

The California Nurses Association (CNA) has announced that nurses will begin separate strikes next week at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and at the John Muir Behavioral Health Center in Concord.   

Cal student falls from fraternity roof, sustains significant injuries: police

A Cal student fell three stories off a fraternity roof Saturday sustaining significant injuries, according to the Berkeley Police Department. The student, in her 20s, fell during a Cal Day fraternity party.

Oakland Dimond District shooting leaves 2 injured, 2 arrested

Oakland police said a shooting in the Upper Dimond District Thursday night left two people in the hospital. Two arrests were made in connection with the shooting.

Chick-fil-A opens in Emeryville

Chick-fil-A Emeryville had a ribbon cutting earlier this week and officially opened Thursday morning.