Thieves steal bronze plaques on Alameda park benches
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
An investigation is underway in Alameda after thieves targeted a local park, stealing bronze memorial plaques from more than two dozen benches.
Hayward human rights activist among 19 killed in the Philippines
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Dirt bike takeover of Bay Bridge was chaotic: Police
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Angel Island: Oakland Ballet presents a story of strength through dance
Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.
Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.
Dirt bike takeover shuts down Bay Bridge; 70 bikes impounded
Dirt bike riders shut down the Bay Bridge, stranding commuters in traffic for more than an hour.
Dirt bike riders shut down the Bay Bridge, stranding commuters in traffic for more than an hour.
Teenage girl dies in suspected San Leandro DUI
A 19-year-old was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was killed and several were injured in a chain reaction collision Sunday morning on Interstate Highway 880 in San Leandro.
A 19-year-old was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was killed and several were injured in a chain reaction collision Sunday morning on Interstate Highway 880 in San Leandro.
Dirt bike operation shuts down Bay Bridge
Chaos on the Bay Bridge after a group of dirt bike riders forced Oakland-bound traffic to shut down for more than an hour.
Chaos on the Bay Bridge after a group of dirt bike riders forced Oakland-bound traffic to shut down for more than an hour.
United flight strikes light pole and tractor-trailer landing at Newark Airport
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.
College admissions anxiety is at an all-time high, but this expert says families need a different perspective
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.
7 injured in Downtown Oakland after car mounts sidewalk following First Friday brawl
Oakland police said the altercations were unrelated to and took place outside of the "permitted event footprint" of the official Oakland First Fridays celebrations.
Oakland police said the altercations were unrelated to and took place outside of the "permitted event footprint" of the official Oakland First Fridays celebrations.
New Mosswood Recreation Center opens in Oakland nearly a decade after fire
The Mosswood Recreation Center welcomed community members back to its grounds Saturday morning, celebrating a grand opening nearly 10 years after a devastating fire leveled the previous structure.
The Mosswood Recreation Center welcomed community members back to its grounds Saturday morning, celebrating a grand opening nearly 10 years after a devastating fire leveled the previous structure.
Can weight-loss drugs protect against Alzheimer's? A UCSF expert breaks down the latest research
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
'A Great Good Place for Books' in Oakland to close after more than 20 years
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
Oakland thieves swipe band’s U-Haul packed with instruments before tour
A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.
A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.
Iconic Oakland artist behind beloved giraffe mural dies at age 67
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
Wrong-way driver dies on I-580 in Oakland: CHP
A driver who was going the wrong way on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland died early Thursday morning after striking two other cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A driver who was going the wrong way on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland died early Thursday morning after striking two other cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.
FIFA opens new pitch at Oakland middle school
Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward.
Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward.
Fremont police equip patrol cars with sensory kits to better serve neurodiverse residents
In a move to improve interactions with neurodiverse residents, the Fremont Police Department announced it will now equip every patrol car with sensory kits designed to de-escalate high-stress situations.
In a move to improve interactions with neurodiverse residents, the Fremont Police Department announced it will now equip every patrol car with sensory kits designed to de-escalate high-stress situations.
13 East Bay Catholic churches to shutter due to low attendance, financial woes
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
SFO: You don't need a plane ticket to walk your friend to the gate
San Francisco International Airport just joined Oakland's airport in allowing approved ticket-less family and friends to walk their loved ones to the gates to say goodbye and pick them up with hugs and smiles upon arrival.
San Francisco International Airport just joined Oakland's airport in allowing approved ticket-less family and friends to walk their loved ones to the gates to say goodbye and pick them up with hugs and smiles upon arrival.