Many Bay Area residents could receive cash payments from a $228.5M health insurance settlement
Many Bay Area residents could be eligible for a payout stemming from a $228.5 million class action settlement related to health insurance premiums.
Plan to convert Oakland Courtyard Marriott into homeless housing nixed
A controversial proposal to convert a hotel in Oakland’s Chinatown into transitional housing will not move forward.
2 dozen Bay Area cities impacted by nationwide garbage strike
Trash has been piling up on curbs in more than two dozen Bay Area cities as Republic Services garbage collectors join a labor strike in solidarity with workers across the country.
Cal-OSHA fines San Leandro metal recycler after death of mechanic
Cal-OSHA, the state agency that oversees safety in the workplace, has fined a San Leandro metal recycler $95,000 following the death of a mechanic – one of three employee deaths in the last eight years, KTVU has learned.
2 AmPm gas stations in Oakland targets of smash-and-grab
Two AmPm gas stations in Oakland were the targets of smash-and-grabs early Thursday morning, some of which were caught on video.
Boys, 12 and 17, arrested in Pleasanton ATM robberies
A 12-year-old and a 17-year-old boy are accused of carrying out robberies at Pleasanton ATMs, according to police.
Convicted felon charged in killing of San Leandro man walking dog
A convicted felon has been charged in the killing of a San Leandro man who was gunned down while walking his dog, authorities said.
Video shows motorcyclists running red light, slamming into SUV in Oakland
A wild crash involving two motorcyclists in Oakland on Wednesday morning was caught on camera.
Fremont labor unions blast city for letting contracts expire with no deal
The city of Fremont is embroiled in a budget battle, with all nine labor unions entering the new fiscal year without a single union contract signed for the first time in the city's history.
Free Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service expands to six days a week
The City of Alameda announced the expansion of their Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service this week.
Nationwide sanitation strike hits Bay Area
A nationwide sanitation strike led by the Teamsters union impacting Republic Services customers is hitting the Bay Area.
Man fatally shot at his own Fourth of July party in Oakland, family says
A man was shot and killed at his own Fourth of July party in Oakland by a party-goer, who was considered a close friend, according to the victim’s family.
Longtime activist, Oakland civil rights attorney Dan Siegel dies at age 79
He’s being remembered as a trailblazing activist who dedicated his life to fighting for civil liberties, human rights, the rights of workers and unions, and he’s credited for helping to shape the city of Oakland.
Oakland Zoo evacuated due to vegetation fire
The Oakland Fire Department said the fire may have been sparked by fireworks.
4-alarm fire destroys warehouse near Oakland Coliseum
The Oakland Fire Department said crews were on the scene of the fire at a commercial building in the 5200 block of East 8th Street.
July 4th reflections on patriotism and what it means to be American
Fireworks, parades, and barbecues are July 4th traditions that get people out of their homes to line streets for parades, enjoy meals in public parks and mingle with people they might not usually see in the community.
Baby rescued from Oakland drug house during raid
A baby was rescued from a drug house in Oakland, and a father and son were arrested for allegedly running the trafficking operation, authorities said.
2 injured after fireworks explode inside Hayward home
Fireworks exploded at a home in Hayward, leaving two people critically injured on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Mother charged with drowning baby in Union City
Alameda County prosecutors have charged a mother with murdering her baby 16 years ago and putting the body in a Dumpster.
Man shot near Coliseum after chasing suspected car thief
A man in Oakland was shot early Thursday morning near the Coliseum after chasing someone who stole one of his cars.