Bay Area residents worried about pests as garbage strike drags on
Trash continues to pile up across the Bay Area as a garbage workers' strike drags on, forcing residents to find alternative disposal options, some have already shut down.
After their dog died, an Alameda family adopted 'Ziggy' – a DNA test revealed this stunning result
When Rufus died, the Alameda family was heartbroken. They soon adopted a new dog, Ziggy – but the resemblance to their late furry friend was uncanny.
Cal-OSHA recommends criminal charges for San Leandro company where 3 employees died
The legal unit of Cal-OSHA – the state agency vested with workplace safety in California - is recommending that a San Leandro metal recycler be criminally charged after an employee was crushed by a forklift earlier this year – the third employee to die on the job in the last eight years.
Oakland to install speed bumps where Castlemont teacher killed
The city of Oakland is installing three speed bumps along a street where Castlemont High School teacher Marvin Boomer was killed by a young driver who was allegedly racing through the neighborhood, evading the California Highway Patrol.
Mother arrested in Union City cold case of baby found in dumpster
A cold case involving a newborn baby girl found dead in a dumpster behind a Union City apartment building has been solved after 16 years, police said.
Woman killed in crosswalk, pickup driver arrested in East Oakland
A woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in East Oakland, prompting renewed calls for urgent street safety improvements.
Beloved Yoshi’s co-owner Kaz Kajimura honored with Jazz tribute in Oakland
On Monday night, Yoshi’s in Oakland, held a celebration of life to honor Kaz Kajimura, the beloved co-owner of the iconic jazz club who died last month at the age of 82.
Neighbors turn neglected overpass into community garden in Oakland
Where many see a dumping spot and graffiti, Sidewalk Trees and Gardens sees a blank canvas at the corner of 54th Street and Shattuck Avenue near Temescal.
Two teens suspected of robbing couple outside Pleasanton bank
Two teenage boys were arrested after allegedly robbing a couple outside a Pleasanton bank, according to police.
Day 6: Fremont plans garbage pickup despite ongoing strike
Solidarity strikes with Republic Services continued Monday on the sixth day of garbage strikes in the Bay Area, which is impacting residents of two dozen cities in Northern California.
Republic Services asks customers to leave bins out as trash strike continues
The garbage collection company embroiled in a nationwide worker strike, also impacting trash collection in several Bay Area cities, has asked customers to continue leaving their bins outside.
Alleged 'beauty bandits' busted in $10K retail theft ring tied to Ulta heist
Authorities arrested two people in connection with a retail theft operation that uncovered more than $10,000 in stolen merchandise, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.
Fate of Peruvian woman in Hayward offers window into new Trump administration deportation tactics
The fate of a Peruvian woman seeking asylum offers a window into how the Trump administration is using new tactics to dismiss cases – and deport people -- essentially stripping immigrants of any previous protections traditionally afforded by court hearings.
NFL players paying it forward with new basketball court in Oakland
NFL players paying it forward with new basketball court in Oakland
Family mourns loss of teen allegedly killed by uncle in Oakland
A family is struggling to come to terms with the shooting death of a promising 19-year-old man in Oakland, allegedly at the hands of his own uncle.
Union City Dumpsters overflow amid nationwide garbage strike
Union City Dumpsters overflowed on Friday, more than a week into a nationwide garbage strike that is affecting about 25 Northern California cities who use Republic Services to haul away their trash.
Oakland residents frustrated after hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian
A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver earlier this week at a dangerous intersection in East Oakland.
Oakland Port commissioners approve airport name change - and San Francisco is not pleased
Oakland's airport is one step closer to having a new name: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.
15 stolen cars recovered in East Oakland auto-theft raid
A big auto-theft raid in East Oakland early Thursday led to two arrests and the seizure of 15 stolen cars.