Oakland celebrates Soul Beat Day this Saturday

Oakland's Soul Beat, the first Black-owned television network, is once again having its annual summer party this Saturday.

San Lorenzo Library kicks off 'Every Month is Pride Month' series

A Pride-themed monthly event series kicked off at the San Lorenzo Library on Wednesday in response to an incident that occurred during the library's Drag Queen Story Hour event last month.

Theft suspect caught with 37 pounds of stolen mail, counterfeit keys

Emeryville Police said a mail thief was caught in the act breaking into the mail room at Bridgewater condominiums along Christie Avenue early Wednesday morning and opening mailboxes. The investigation uncovered 37 pounds of stolen mail and counterfeit keys used to access mailboxes.

Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment

A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.

Oakland police are investigating overnight shootings

One man is dead and another is injured following multiple overnight shootings in Oakland. According to Oakland police, the fatal shooting happened at approximately 1:20 a.m. near the intersection of San Pablo Ave. and Grand Ave.. 

Oakland police release photo of credit card skimmer suspect

The Oakland Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a man suspected of installing a debit/credit skimmer device at a convenience market.

Richmond police chief back on job after leave over alleged threats

A police chief in the San Francisco Bay Area who was put on administrative leave after a relative accused her and her police sergeant husband of abuse has been reinstated to her job, her attorney said.

7-Eleven customer finds credit card skimmer in Oakland

A skimming device was placed over a credit card machine at the Oakland 7-Eleven on Grand Avenue. A customer made the discovery and reported it to employees.

Oakland police offer $7,500 reward for info in killing of food-delivery driver

Oakland police announced a $7500 reward for information leading to the killer of a food delivery driver. Patrick Con Woo Fung was shot and killed during a robbery attempt nine days ago.

Port of Oakland resumes full operations following trucker protests

Marine terminals are open and operating again normally at the Port of Oakland following a shutdown by truckers over California's gig worker law, port officials said Monday.

Family of 3 extricated from crashed car on I-880

A family traveling on Interstate 880 near San Leandro had to be extricated from their crashed car on Sunday.

Lisa the elephant shows signs of improvement at Oakland Zoo

The Oakland Zoo says Lisa the elephant is taking strides in the right direction after having an ulcer removed from her eye. 

Pedestrian killed in Hayward car crash

Hayward police say they responded to a single-car crash involving a pedestrian near Tennyson Road and Dickens Ave. on Saturday. 

Oakland ice cream shop destroyed after robbers smash car through store

An Oakland ice cream shop was almost completely destroyed after a brazen robbery last week. Surveillance video from Fruitvale's Flavor Brigade shows a car smashing through the front windows of the shop, and burglars taking off with the ATM.

Fundraiser held for victim in fatal shooting at Livermore's Granada Bowl

A fundraiser is being held for the man who was shot and killed at a bowling alley in Livermore last weekend. Police said 28-year-old Antonio Vargas was fatally shot after a fight broke out at Granada Bowl. His family said they are completely devastated by his sudden death.