Oakland police announce arrest in fatal drive-by shooting

Oakland police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Pleasant Hill man on murder charges stemming from a drive-by shooting last month.

Teen gets time served, probation in deadly Livermore crash

A teenager was sentenced Monday to probation and time served for a crash that killed a Livermore High School classmate and injured four others.

Nuclear fusion energy breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory

Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are expected to announce a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion research using giant lasers that help produce more energy than they used.

Berkeley teacher wins $1K as part of inaugural 'Kindness Award,' aimed at celebrating acts of kindness

A grade school teacher was named the winner of the first ever Chris Kindness Award, an initiative created by a University of California at Berkeley professor to promote acts of kindness in his community.

16-year-old slain in East Oakland shooting

A 16-year-old was killed and a man is in critical condition following a shooting Friday night in Oakland, police said Monday.

Oakland police investigate early morning homicide

Oakland police reported a homicide in the 5800 block of East 16th Street near Seminary Avenue that occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday, and are currently investigating.

8 semi-trucks catch on fire at Port of Oakland: officials

Eight semi-trucks caught fire at the Port of Oakland Sunday, according to officials. A giant plume of black smoke could be seen throughout the Bay Area.

Mother of Oakland teen stabbed at Skyline High demands security improvements

The mother of the 14-year-old boy who was stabbed multiple times by a fellow student at Skyline High in Oakland is calling for improvements in campus security. 

What’s a Gravy Train!!!!? Guess you had to be there

The East Bay indie music scene's queer and fem music group, Gravy Train!!!!, is set to reunite and ride again at next year's Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland.

California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years

He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.

Unleashed dog attacks, kills dog, bites person

Fremont police are investigating an incident regarding a loose dog that attacked four other dogs -- killing one of them -- and bit a person Tuesday afternoon in the city's Central Park.   

Suspect held after touching girl and trying to kiss another at Alameda High

A suspect has been arrested for touching the face of a girl at Alameda High School and then trying to kiss another girl, police said Wednesday.

Student stabbed at Skyline High School by another student

A student at an East Bay high school was stabbed by another student on campus Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Pedestrian killed in Hayward, police say

A pedestrian was struck and killed on Wednesday morning in Hayward, police said.

Deadly motorcycle vs. SUV crash in San Francisco

San Francisco police on Wednesday began investigating a fatal motorcycle crash with an SUV.

DA charges 20-year-old in Habit Burger attack where manager lost eye

The Contra Costa County District Attorney has filed charges against a 20-year-old Hayward man following an attack at a Habit Burger restaurant, where an assistant lost her eye while protecting a teenage boy with autism.