'One last hurrah:' The nation says goodbye to NFL great John Madden in Oakland
Tickets to John Madden's celebration of life cost $32.14 which was the winning score when Madden led the Raiders to their 1977 Super Bowl victory. All of the proceeds will support educational opportunities to Bay Area youth.
Tickets to John Madden's celebration of life cost $32.14 which was the winning score when Madden led the Raiders to their 1977 Super Bowl victory. All of the proceeds will support educational opportunities to Bay Area youth.
Oakland police make arrests, impound cars after sideshow
Oakland police arrested three people, recovered two firearms, and impounded three vehicles in response to an illegal sideshow that officers say turned violent over the weekend.
Oakland police arrested three people, recovered two firearms, and impounded three vehicles in response to an illegal sideshow that officers say turned violent over the weekend.
Elderly man attacked in Oakland Chinatown; son and bystander hurt while helping
Oakland police said a man was arrested for elder abuse and battery charges in a Chinatown attack on Friday.
Oakland police said a man was arrested for elder abuse and battery charges in a Chinatown attack on Friday.
UC Berkeley officials appeal court ruling reducing enrollment
UC Berkeley officials will appeal decision that reduces enrollment to last year's levels. Cal had wanted an enrollment increase of 3,050 students.
UC Berkeley officials will appeal decision that reduces enrollment to last year's levels. Cal had wanted an enrollment increase of 3,050 students.
Oakland activist vows encampment cleanup, safety, and accountability as mayor
An Oakland activist who's a harsh critic of the city's approach to the homeless crisis announces his plan to run for mayor in November.
An Oakland activist who's a harsh critic of the city's approach to the homeless crisis announces his plan to run for mayor in November.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy dies unexpectedly following traffic stop
A five-year-veteran of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office died unexpectedly following a traffic stop in Dublin over the weekend.
A five-year-veteran of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office died unexpectedly following a traffic stop in Dublin over the weekend.
In Pleasanton, John Madden was 'a regular guy' for much of his life
Pleasanton is home to nearly 80,000, and for 54 years, it was where one of the NFL's biggest stars resided.
Pleasanton is home to nearly 80,000, and for 54 years, it was where one of the NFL's biggest stars resided.
Proposed cricket pitch in Pleasanton sparks controversy
Neighbors in Pleasanton are at odds over a future cricket pitch. Naysayers say they are working about safety and parking. Advocates say critics need to learn more about the sport.
Neighbors in Pleasanton are at odds over a future cricket pitch. Naysayers say they are working about safety and parking. Advocates say critics need to learn more about the sport.
Memorial service held for former Oakland Raiders coach, NFL great John Madden
A public memorial service was held Monday evening for John Madden, the legendary former Oakland Raiders coach and NFL broadcaster.
A public memorial service was held Monday evening for John Madden, the legendary former Oakland Raiders coach and NFL broadcaster.
DUI suspect charged with killing former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder
Michael Alexander Williams, 31, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and drunk driving in a deadly crash that took the life of former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder.
Michael Alexander Williams, 31, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and drunk driving in a deadly crash that took the life of former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder.
No pattern of racial disparity in Livermore traffic stops: report
A report contracted to a team of criminologists by the City of Livermore found "no clearly identifiable or concerning pattern of racial/ethnic disparity was found" in traffic stops.
A report contracted to a team of criminologists by the City of Livermore found "no clearly identifiable or concerning pattern of racial/ethnic disparity was found" in traffic stops.
Activists call on Alameda County supervisors to provide more mental health services
A group of activists rallied outside the Alameda County Board of Supervisors office to demand better services for people with mental illness. They are angry that a large portion of money is used to fund Santa Rita Jail.
A group of activists rallied outside the Alameda County Board of Supervisors office to demand better services for people with mental illness. They are angry that a large portion of money is used to fund Santa Rita Jail.
John Madden's son speaks ahead of dad's memorial
NFL legend and Bay Area native John Madden will be honored Monday night in Oakland at a public memorial. His son, Mike Madden, spoke about his dad before the big event.
NFL legend and Bay Area native John Madden will be honored Monday night in Oakland at a public memorial. His son, Mike Madden, spoke about his dad before the big event.
Boat catches fire in Oakland sending thick plume of smoke into air
A thick plume of smoke could be seen in Oakland on Saturday after a boat on a trailer caught on fire.
A thick plume of smoke could be seen in Oakland on Saturday after a boat on a trailer caught on fire.
Bay Area restaurants and florists ready for busy Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
3.3 magnitude earthquake recorded near San Leandro
U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.3 earthquake northeast of San Leandro in Oakland Friday evening.
U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.3 earthquake northeast of San Leandro in Oakland Friday evening.
West Oakland grocery store's closure leaves void, concerns of food desert
Neighbors say the West Oakland neighborhood will be worse off without its only full-size grocery store in the area for the last 40 years. Community Foods Market closes for good Sunday.
Neighbors say the West Oakland neighborhood will be worse off without its only full-size grocery store in the area for the last 40 years. Community Foods Market closes for good Sunday.
California assemblymember proposes bill mandating businesses require employees get vaccinated
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) is among California lawmakers introducing legislation to mandate all businesses require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She says this is the way out of the pandemic's perpetual uncertainly that has persisted for nearly two years.
Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) is among California lawmakers introducing legislation to mandate all businesses require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She says this is the way out of the pandemic's perpetual uncertainly that has persisted for nearly two years.
Berkeley pizzeria ranked top in country by Yelp
Berkeley beat out New York, Chicago and Detroit, with The Cheese Board Collective getting the highest reviews on the site.
Berkeley beat out New York, Chicago and Detroit, with The Cheese Board Collective getting the highest reviews on the site.
Former Air Force sergeant pleads guilty in shooting of Oakland federal officer
A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant pleaded guilty Friday in the shooting death of a Federal Protective Service officer and wounding of a second security officer in Oakland in 2020.
A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant pleaded guilty Friday in the shooting death of a Federal Protective Service officer and wounding of a second security officer in Oakland in 2020.