Meet the Oakland woman behind a female basketball league helping WNBA hopefuls ‘dream big’
Amen-Ra A turned her passion as a basketball player in Mexico into an Oakland-based league where young women who dream of scoring it big in the WNBA can begin, improve and thrive.
Amen-Ra A turned her passion as a basketball player in Mexico into an Oakland-based league where young women who dream of scoring it big in the WNBA can begin, improve and thrive.
Bay Area musician identified as man killed in Alameda County deputy shooting
Anthony Anderson, a 40-year-old Bay Area trumpeter, was shot and killed by Alameda County sheriff’s deputies outside his home near San Leandro.
Anthony Anderson, a 40-year-old Bay Area trumpeter, was shot and killed by Alameda County sheriff’s deputies outside his home near San Leandro.
Debate grows over Flock license plate cameras in Alameda County
Supporters of license plate reader cameras rallied in Oakland, urging Alameda County supervisors to approve a retroactive contract extension with Flock Safety, saying the technology helps solve crimes and offset staffing shortages.
Supporters of license plate reader cameras rallied in Oakland, urging Alameda County supervisors to approve a retroactive contract extension with Flock Safety, saying the technology helps solve crimes and offset staffing shortages.
Alameda County sheriff's deputies shoot and kill man near San Leandro
Alameda County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man they mistakenly thought was walking toward them with a gun early Monday morning near San Leandro, according to authorities.
Alameda County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man they mistakenly thought was walking toward them with a gun early Monday morning near San Leandro, according to authorities.
San Leandro councilman retires amid bribery case
San Leandro City Councilman Bryan Azevedo has submitted a formal letter of retirement, effective Tuesday.
San Leandro City Councilman Bryan Azevedo has submitted a formal letter of retirement, effective Tuesday.
Acclaimed Oakland filmmaker Boots Riley's new movie, set in the Bay Area, to premiere next month
Oakland’s visionary filmmaker Boots Riley rarely misses an opportunity to feature his city in his projects, and that’s proven to be the case in his next, highly anticipated, star-studded film "I Love Boosters."
Oakland’s visionary filmmaker Boots Riley rarely misses an opportunity to feature his city in his projects, and that’s proven to be the case in his next, highly anticipated, star-studded film "I Love Boosters."
Oakland police respond to shooting, armed person barricaded in home now in custody
According to police, officers were dispatched to the area just before 10:30 a.m. after several ShotSpotter alerts.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the area just before 10:30 a.m. after several ShotSpotter alerts.
Alameda County's new order will effectively ban armed ICE officers from courthouses
The Alameda County court system is the first in the Bay Area to narrowly define when a peace officer can carry a weapon inside a courthouse, which will also effectively prevent federal immigration officers from entering public court spaces when they are armed.
The Alameda County court system is the first in the Bay Area to narrowly define when a peace officer can carry a weapon inside a courthouse, which will also effectively prevent federal immigration officers from entering public court spaces when they are armed.
Woman dies in Hayward’s first traffic fatality of 2026
The driver remained at the site of the crash and cooperated with an investigation into the woman's death.
The driver remained at the site of the crash and cooperated with an investigation into the woman's death.
Party on: Where to watch the Super Bowl in the Bay Area
Looking for the best Super Bowl LX watch parties in the Bay Area? We've got you covered. Here's where to watch the big game on Sunday,
Looking for the best Super Bowl LX watch parties in the Bay Area? We've got you covered. Here's where to watch the big game on Sunday,
Former OPD leader Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief
Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief, KTVU has learned.
Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief, KTVU has learned.
3 take plea deals in slaying of security guard Kevin Nishita in Oakland
On the eve of their trial, three men charged in the murder of Kevin Nishita have accepted plea deals in the case and will spend decades in prison.
On the eve of their trial, three men charged in the murder of Kevin Nishita have accepted plea deals in the case and will spend decades in prison.
East Bay students walk out to protest immigration enforcement
Students from across the East Bay walked out of class on Wednesday in the latest coordinated "ICE out" protests of federal immigration enforcement.
Students from across the East Bay walked out of class on Wednesday in the latest coordinated "ICE out" protests of federal immigration enforcement.
Alameda County court links defendants with caseworkers to prevent recidivism
The Superior Court of Alameda County this week launched an expanded pretrial services program which means that people who have been charged, but not convicted of a crime, will be connected with caseworkers and direct links to social services.
The Superior Court of Alameda County this week launched an expanded pretrial services program which means that people who have been charged, but not convicted of a crime, will be connected with caseworkers and direct links to social services.
Black family sues over 1924 seizure of Piedmont home
Nearly a century after Piedmont's first Black resident was driven from his home through threats, violence and what attorneys now call a fraudulent use of eminent domain, descendants of the family have filed a lawsuit against the city seeking a remedy for the loss of their property and generational wealth.
Nearly a century after Piedmont's first Black resident was driven from his home through threats, violence and what attorneys now call a fraudulent use of eminent domain, descendants of the family have filed a lawsuit against the city seeking a remedy for the loss of their property and generational wealth.
Super Bowl week fills hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area
As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.
As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.
Big rig fire snarls traffic at MacArthur Maze
Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.
Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.
Human remains found in East Oakland
Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.
Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.
Massive turnout for Emeryville's Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central officially opened its doors at Emeryville’s Bay Street shopping center.
Tokyo Central officially opened its doors at Emeryville’s Bay Street shopping center.
Passenger dies in crash during police pursuit in San Leandro
The front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and another passenger were taken to a hospital for treatment.
The front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and another passenger were taken to a hospital for treatment.