Oakland seeing a dramatic drop in 2025 crime, according to preliminary police data
The Oakland Police Department's preliminary crime statistics report through December 28, 2025, shows a decrease in all categories of crimes compared to both 2024 and the three-year average.
The Oakland Police Department's preliminary crime statistics report through December 28, 2025, shows a decrease in all categories of crimes compared to both 2024 and the three-year average.
PG&E to lower electric, gas rates in the new year
The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.
The rate cuts are due to PG&E completing a number of "safety and reliability projects" for customers and lower greenhouse gas compliance costs.
Hayward shoreline will be protected 'in perpetuity:' park district
The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired 77 acres of shoreline property from the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District in a long-term effort to restore marsh habitat, prepare for sea level rise, and secure permanent public access along the San Francisco Bay Trail at Hayward Regional Shoreline, officials announced on Tuesday.
The East Bay Regional Park District has acquired 77 acres of shoreline property from the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District in a long-term effort to restore marsh habitat, prepare for sea level rise, and secure permanent public access along the San Francisco Bay Trail at Hayward Regional Shoreline, officials announced on Tuesday.
Alameda man charged with felony for killing a wild turkey: DA
An Alameda man is a felony animal cruelty charge for killing a wild turkey on the grounds of the old Alameda Naval Air Station.
An Alameda man is a felony animal cruelty charge for killing a wild turkey on the grounds of the old Alameda Naval Air Station.
End-of-year homicides in Oakland, Richmond
The cities of Oakland and Richmond saw two homicides on Monday at the near end of 2025.
The cities of Oakland and Richmond saw two homicides on Monday at the near end of 2025.
Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Hunger persists after holidays as Alameda County food bank braces for rising demand
Demand for food assistance has remained high following last year’s government shutdown and the expiration of some SNAP benefits.
Demand for food assistance has remained high following last year’s government shutdown and the expiration of some SNAP benefits.
BART reports major delays in SFO and East Bay directions due to disabled train
The Red line was cancelled, and the Green and Blue lines were diverted to MacArthur Station.
The Red line was cancelled, and the Green and Blue lines were diverted to MacArthur Station.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.
Shooting victim in critical condition, Pleasanton police say
Police said, based on their initial investigation, the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute over loud music coming from a vehicle.
Police said, based on their initial investigation, the shooting may have stemmed from a dispute over loud music coming from a vehicle.
Berkeley REI reopens after structural safety issues
A structural safety issue forced the REI store in Berkeley to close just days before Christmas.
A structural safety issue forced the REI store in Berkeley to close just days before Christmas.
Oakland’s New Parkway Theater celebrates 13 years with $1 movie night
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
I-880 traffic jam in Oakland lasts for hours after big rig crash
A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
A big rig carrying loads of water overturned along an Oakland freeway Monday, snarling traffic well into the evening commute.
Oakland celebrates 'Christmas in Mexico'
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno, host its annual, Christmas in Mexico at Oakland's Calvin Simmons Theatre. The group started in 1967 in Livermore.
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno, host its annual, Christmas in Mexico at Oakland's Calvin Simmons Theatre. The group started in 1967 in Livermore.
Protestors at Port of Oakland demand stop to alleged Israel arms shipments
Dozens of protesters gathered at the Port of Oakland on Thursday to demand an end to alleged arms shipments to Israel.
Dozens of protesters gathered at the Port of Oakland on Thursday to demand an end to alleged arms shipments to Israel.
Rain forces venue change for large holiday celebration for Oakland families
Rain Forces Venue Change, But Oakland Holiday Celebration for Hundreds of Families Goes On
Rain Forces Venue Change, But Oakland Holiday Celebration for Hundreds of Families Goes On
Missing men feared dead amid chop-shop dispute in Oakland
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
Former DA employee files FBI complaint over alleged AI video
A former employee of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed a federal complaint accusing a political advocacy group of defamation and illegal manipulation of a recording during last year’s recall campaign of former District Attorney Pamela Price.
A former employee of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has filed a federal complaint accusing a political advocacy group of defamation and illegal manipulation of a recording during last year’s recall campaign of former District Attorney Pamela Price.
27-year-old man dies in custody at Oakland courthouse: sheriff
A 27-year-old man died Wednesday while in custody at an Oakland courthouse, according to sheriff’s officials.
A 27-year-old man died Wednesday while in custody at an Oakland courthouse, according to sheriff’s officials.
'Frenchie' stolen from Castro located, suspected thief arrested
Just over a week after he was stolen from the Castro, French bulldog Hank has been located in Oakland, the San Francisco Police Department announced on Friday.
Just over a week after he was stolen from the Castro, French bulldog Hank has been located in Oakland, the San Francisco Police Department announced on Friday.