Man charged in John Beam killing found mentally incompetent for trial: judge
An Alameda County Superior Court Judge has found the man accused of fatally shooting beloved Oakland football coach John Beam mentally incompetent to stand trial on a murder charge, KTVU has confirmed.
An Alameda County Superior Court Judge has found the man accused of fatally shooting beloved Oakland football coach John Beam mentally incompetent to stand trial on a murder charge, KTVU has confirmed.
Oakland Ice Center mural honors Olympic skaters Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi
A new mural featuring Olympic figure skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi was recently completed at the Oakland Ice Center, the training grounds for both athletes.
A new mural featuring Olympic figure skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi was recently completed at the Oakland Ice Center, the training grounds for both athletes.
Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell sworn in as Fremont’s top cop
The city of Fremont officially swore in its new police chief on Thursday, welcoming a familiar face to lead the department.
The city of Fremont officially swore in its new police chief on Thursday, welcoming a familiar face to lead the department.
Berkeley paraclimber racing against time, vision loss ahead of World Cup
A world-class paraclimber from Berkeley is preparing for the international stage, competing not only against the best athletes in the world but against a rare condition that is slowly taking his sight.
A world-class paraclimber from Berkeley is preparing for the international stage, competing not only against the best athletes in the world but against a rare condition that is slowly taking his sight.
Sister of missing Oakland woman holds on to hope Amy Hillyard is still alive in new video
The sister of Amy Hillyard, the Oakland coffee-shop owner who went missing more than three weeks ago, released a touching video this week about her sister's disappearance.
The sister of Amy Hillyard, the Oakland coffee-shop owner who went missing more than three weeks ago, released a touching video this week about her sister's disappearance.
Grown-ups only: Iconic Bay Area theme park to host party for adults
An iconic Oakland institution known for its whimsical, storybook offerings for kids is set to kick off its 2026 grown-ups-only events later this month.
An iconic Oakland institution known for its whimsical, storybook offerings for kids is set to kick off its 2026 grown-ups-only events later this month.
$10K reward: Search for missing Oakland coffee shop owner hits week 3
Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
Billboards and flyers have gone up across Oakland as the search for a missing local business owner enters its third week. The family of Amy Hillyard, 52, is offering a $10,000 reward, hoping the funds will encourage anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
Former San Jose State football star is missing. Family seeks help in his disappearance
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
Big rig overturns following crash on I-238 near Hayward
A big rig overturned following a crash on Interstate 238 in an unincorporated part of Alameda County on Monday, officials say.
A big rig overturned following a crash on Interstate 238 in an unincorporated part of Alameda County on Monday, officials say.
Oakland police bust illegal gambling operation in East Peralta
Oakland police searched the operation following an investigation that was launched after a recent shooting, ongoing neighborhood complaints and "a history of violence at the location."
Oakland police searched the operation following an investigation that was launched after a recent shooting, ongoing neighborhood complaints and "a history of violence at the location."
Former Oakland mayor has new job
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is returning to a prominent regional role as the head of a major Bay Area public policy advocacy organization.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is returning to a prominent regional role as the head of a major Bay Area public policy advocacy organization.
Oakland teens wins CIF girls wresting championship
The Oakland Unified Board of Education is set to celebrate a historic athletic achievement as it honors the district’s latest state champion.
The Oakland Unified Board of Education is set to celebrate a historic athletic achievement as it honors the district’s latest state champion.
Oakland to begin ticketing at Sunday parking meters as grace period ends
Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Oakland drivers who fail to pay for Sunday parking will now face tickets as the city’s months-long grace period officially draws to a close.
Piedmont opens East Bay's newest public pool, and it produces no carbon emissions
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
After decades of planning, six years of construction, and a community-wide push that required a two-thirds vote to pass a bond measure, Piedmont opened its new aquatic center to the public Saturday morning.
Fuel price impacts felt by truckers, small businesses as inflation's grip tightens
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
The impact of the war in Iran is still being felt in the Bay Area, whether its at the pump or the Port of Oakland. Some industries are being hit harder than most.
Missing Oakland woman's husband releases new video 2 weeks after disappearance
The husband of an Oakland woman, who went missing more than two weeks ago, released a video this week, where he speaks out about his loved one and the continuing search effort to find her.
The husband of an Oakland woman, who went missing more than two weeks ago, released a video this week, where he speaks out about his loved one and the continuing search effort to find her.
Naked man armed with shotgun walks into Berkeley Tesla service center
A 35-year-old man is accused of entering a Tesla service center in Berkeley while naked and carrying a shotgun, prompting fears of an active shooter, according to police.
A 35-year-old man is accused of entering a Tesla service center in Berkeley while naked and carrying a shotgun, prompting fears of an active shooter, according to police.
Oakland house covered in odd graffiti, causing neighbor outrage
Frustration is growing in one East Oakland neighborhood after residents say a newly arrived couple has covered their home in graffiti, sparking complaints and concern across the block.
Frustration is growing in one East Oakland neighborhood after residents say a newly arrived couple has covered their home in graffiti, sparking complaints and concern across the block.
Car crashes into Castro Valley 7-Eleven
A car smashed into the front of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Castro Valley on Wednesday evening.
A car smashed into the front of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Castro Valley on Wednesday evening.