Oakland police warn of robberies, attempted carjackings targeting rideshare drivers
Oakland police on Thursday warned of a recent string of robberies and attempted carjackings targeting rideshare drivers.
Brandy and Monica announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Tour: When they'll be in Oakland
Nearly 30 years after the release of their chart-topping duet, Brandy and Monica announced “The Boy Is Mine Tour" and will co-headline with Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts.
Bay Area ballroom culture is more than just glitz and glam
It’s easy to think ballroom culture is just about the glitz and glam of costume reveals, the dancing, voguing, trophies and cash prizes. But the founders of the collective Oakland To All said ballroom culture means so much more than what lies on the surface.
Community group combating illegal dumping in Oakland, one trash site at a time
Illegal dumping continues to be a problem in the city of Oakland, but community members are taking matters into their own hands through a grassroots community group called Urban Compassion Project.
Oakland mom's heartbreaking plea to find missing daughter
A worried Oakland mother is anguished over the disappearance of her only child, who vanished more than five months ago.
Dennis Richmond: Celebration honors KTVU legend's life
The KTVU Fox 2 family gathered on Tuesday to say a final farewell to a longtime anchor and Bay Area broadcast legend, Dennis Richmond.
Oakland warehouse building catches fire
A warehouse building in Oakland caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Berkeley skate park renamed in honor of beloved skateboarder killed by stray gunfire
Nine years after Terrence McCrary of Berkeley was shot and killed, a local skate park was renamed in his honor Saturday.
Fremont shooting kills 1, city's first homicide of 2025
One person was killed in a home in Fremont Friday evening, and another person was injured after they were both shot.
Fremont police advise to avoid area where SWAT unit is present
The Fremont Police Department is warning the public to avoid an area where there is police activity on Friday evening.
3 minors arrested in connection with 49 car burglaries in Livermore
Police have arrested three minors in connection with nearly 50 car burglaries that occurred over the course of a month in Livermore, authorities said.
Oakland firefighters contain 2-alarm fire
The department said about 30 firefighters were on the scene working to protect nearby structures.
Street closures by Lake Merritt on Juneteenth take some by surprise
What’s normally a jubilant Juneteenth celebration at Oakland's Lake Merritt – marred last year by a mass shooting – was instead met with barricades and blocked roads Thursday, leaving community members blindsided and festivities muted.
Hundreds gather for Juneteenth celebration in Oakland
The Oakland Museum of California was packed on Thursday with families enjoying music, food, and family-friendly activities for Juneteenth.
New Stanford grad Ahmed Muhammad remains committed to his Oakland community
Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.
Heir to Hills Bros. Coffee charged in Fremont vehicle-ramming attack
The heir to a 19th-century San Francisco coffee company has been charged after allegedly chasing a Tesla security guard in a Land Rover, ramming another car, and leading police on a brief chase, according to court records.
Oakland commercial break-ins tied to a group of suspects, silver Honda
KTVU has learned that law enforcement is investigating a series of commercial burglaries in different parts of Oakland that took place this past weekend.
Berkeley approves new wildfire prevention rules, some threaten to sue
Starting next year, residents in parts of Berkeley will have to comply with some strict new rules around wildfire prevention. The newly approved ordinance has to do with removing vegetation and other flammable material from around your home.
Immigration advocates urge Alameda Co to expand response hotline
Alameda County is considering ways to fund a 24-7 hotline in response to increased immigration enforcement.
Oakland leaders promise safe Juneteenth celebration, avoiding last year's violence
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.