Big rig fire prompts partial closure of Altamont Pass

A truck carrying almonds caught fire on the westbound side of the I-580 freeway in Livermore early Friday morning.

Woman shot, killed while walking dogs in San Leandro

San Leandro Police Department officers were called just after 11:10 p.m. on Thursday to the area of East 14th Avenue and Williams Street on reports of the shooting and found the woman injured at the scene.

Parole agent fatally shot in Oakland, suspect detained

A suspect has been detained in connection to the fatal shooting of a parole agent Thursday afternoon in Oakland.

Unoccupied apartment building burning in Oakland

Firefighters in Oakland are responding to an apartment building fire on 9th and Madison streets on Wednesday. 

Unhoused people in Oakland say attacker firing metal projectiles at them

People living on the streets in Oakland say someone has been firing projectiles at their vehicles, mostly overnight while they sleep.

Bay Area residents worried about pests as garbage strike drags on

Trash continues to pile up across the Bay Area as a garbage workers' strike drags on, forcing residents to find alternative disposal options, some have already shut down.

Cal-OSHA recommends criminal charges for San Leandro company where 3 employees died

The legal unit of Cal-OSHA – the state agency vested with workplace safety in California - is recommending that a San Leandro metal recycler be criminally charged after an employee was crushed by a forklift earlier this year – the third employee to die on the job in the last eight years. 

Oakland to install speed bumps where Castlemont teacher killed

The city of Oakland is installing three speed bumps along a street where Castlemont High School teacher Marvin Boomer was killed by a young driver who was allegedly racing through the neighborhood, evading the California Highway Patrol.

Mother arrested in Union City cold case of baby found in dumpster

A cold case involving a newborn baby girl found dead in a dumpster behind a Union City apartment building has been solved after 16 years, police said.

Woman killed in crosswalk, pickup driver arrested in East Oakland

A woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in East Oakland, prompting renewed calls for urgent street safety improvements.

Beloved Yoshi’s co-owner Kaz Kajimura honored with Jazz tribute in Oakland

On Monday night, Yoshi’s in Oakland, held a celebration of life to honor Kaz Kajimura, the beloved co-owner of the iconic jazz club who died last month at the age of 82. 

Neighbors turn neglected overpass into community garden in Oakland

Where many see a dumping spot and graffiti, Sidewalk Trees and Gardens sees a blank canvas at the corner of 54th Street and Shattuck Avenue near Temescal.

Two teens suspected of robbing couple outside Pleasanton bank

Two teenage boys were arrested after allegedly robbing a couple outside a Pleasanton bank, according to police.

Day 6: Fremont plans garbage pickup despite ongoing strike

Solidarity strikes with Republic Services continued Monday on the sixth day of garbage strikes in the Bay Area, which is impacting residents of two dozen cities in Northern California.

Republic Services asks customers to leave bins out as trash strike continues

The garbage collection company embroiled in a nationwide worker strike, also impacting trash collection in several Bay Area cities, has asked customers to continue leaving their bins outside.

Alleged 'beauty bandits' busted in $10K retail theft ring tied to Ulta heist

Authorities arrested two people in connection with a retail theft operation that uncovered more than $10,000 in stolen merchandise, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.

Fate of Peruvian woman in Hayward offers window into new Trump administration deportation tactics

The fate of a Peruvian woman seeking asylum offers a window into how the Trump administration is using new tactics to dismiss cases – and deport people -- essentially stripping immigrants of any previous protections traditionally afforded by court hearings. 

Oakland Ballers pitcher saved lives
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Oakland Ballers starting pitcher Reed Butz has came through in clutch moments in two seasons for the Ballers. 8 years ago, He proved that not all heroes wear capes after rescuing two truck drivers in his home state of Illinois.