Bay Area places named for César Chávez in the spotlight as abuse allegations surface
The late activist’s name adorns several streets, parks, schools, libraries and other sites in cities all across the Bay Area.
The late activist’s name adorns several streets, parks, schools, libraries and other sites in cities all across the Bay Area.
Persian-Americans invite everyone to Berkeley for Nowruz
The Persian New Year, a celebration tied to the spring equinox, begins worldwide on Friday, and for decades, Berkeley's Persian community has held a sort of pre-party that's inextricably tied to the diverse college town.
The Persian New Year, a celebration tied to the spring equinox, begins worldwide on Friday, and for decades, Berkeley's Persian community has held a sort of pre-party that's inextricably tied to the diverse college town.
Sole survivor of Piedmont Cybertruck crash latest to sue Tesla over door design
The lawsuit alleges Tesla has known about the risk of trapping occupants "for over a decade."
The lawsuit alleges Tesla has known about the risk of trapping occupants "for over a decade."
Oakland’s 'golden moment': Oscars, Grammys and Olympic wins shift narrative
Ryan Coogler opened his Academy Award acceptance speech Sunday with a message that resonated beyond Hollywood.
Ryan Coogler opened his Academy Award acceptance speech Sunday with a message that resonated beyond Hollywood.
Oakland salon helped style Alysa Liu's iconic hair for Olympic win
Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just like Olympian Alysa Liu’s after she got her halos retouched there in January.
Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just like Olympian Alysa Liu’s after she got her halos retouched there in January.
Going on vacation? These Bay Area police departments are offering home checks while you're away
With families embarking on spring break adventures or planning summer getaways, an East Bay police department is reminding residents it's here to help keep an eye on their homes, offering property surveillance and "added peace of mind," while residents are on their trip.
With families embarking on spring break adventures or planning summer getaways, an East Bay police department is reminding residents it's here to help keep an eye on their homes, offering property surveillance and "added peace of mind," while residents are on their trip.
Video released in Oakland police ghost chase that led to death of bystander
A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother.
A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother.
Bay Bridge light show to return with dazzling upgraded display
The Bay Lights will relight the Bay Bridge this week with a larger, more advanced installation designed to last for years to come.
The Bay Lights will relight the Bay Bridge this week with a larger, more advanced installation designed to last for years to come.
Women in EMS change the scope of emergency services
EMT Traci Schmidt, alongside her partner Paramedic Dean Wilkins, spend their 12-hour shifts answering your calls from a Falck ambulance in Alameda County.
EMT Traci Schmidt, alongside her partner Paramedic Dean Wilkins, spend their 12-hour shifts answering your calls from a Falck ambulance in Alameda County.
Oakland police release footage of ex-Raider Doug Martin’s arrest before his death
Oakland police on Monday released body camera and surveillance video showing officers taking former Raiders running back Doug Martin into custody shortly before he died at a hospital.
Oakland police on Monday released body camera and surveillance video showing officers taking former Raiders running back Doug Martin into custody shortly before he died at a hospital.
Bear spray identified as substance in Alameda hazmat situation
Fire officials investigating a hazardous materials incident at an Alameda apartment complex on Monday that sent an adult and a child to a local hospital later determined the substance was bear spray.
Fire officials investigating a hazardous materials incident at an Alameda apartment complex on Monday that sent an adult and a child to a local hospital later determined the substance was bear spray.
H Mart, popular Korean grocery chain, will finally open new East Bay location
The largest Asian supermarket chain in the country is set to open a long-awaited Bay Area location next week.
The largest Asian supermarket chain in the country is set to open a long-awaited Bay Area location next week.
Hundreds of teens flock to Alameda beach despite warnings, fights leave one injured
Three fights broke out and a teen was hospitalized after hundreds of young people gathered at an Alameda beach for an "unauthorized" event despite warnings from city officials.
Three fights broke out and a teen was hospitalized after hundreds of young people gathered at an Alameda beach for an "unauthorized" event despite warnings from city officials.
Undefeated CSU East Bay men’s basketball team reach Division II regional final
The Pioneers of Hayward are 32-0, and are ranked No. 2 behind the defending national champions.
The Pioneers of Hayward are 32-0, and are ranked No. 2 behind the defending national champions.
Oakland speed cameras issuing tickets: grace period over
Drivers in Oakland – as of Monday – are now subject to fines after the city's automated speed camera program began issuing tickets following a 60-day warning period.
Drivers in Oakland – as of Monday – are now subject to fines after the city's automated speed camera program began issuing tickets following a 60-day warning period.
Overturned rig carrying dishwashers, 2 cars on I-880 blocks traffic in Oakland
A jackknifed semi-truck carrying dish washers and two cars were involved in an accident Monday on Interstate 880 in Oakland that tied up traffic in the early morning hours.
A jackknifed semi-truck carrying dish washers and two cars were involved in an accident Monday on Interstate 880 in Oakland that tied up traffic in the early morning hours.
Oakland native Ryan Coogler wins best original screenplay Oscar for ‘Sinners’
‘Sinners’ broke records by receiving 16 Oscar nominations, becoming the most nominated film in history.
‘Sinners’ broke records by receiving 16 Oscar nominations, becoming the most nominated film in history.
Oakland Roots open season with high energy and E-40 halftime show
Thousands of fans packed the Coliseum as the Oakland Roots kicked off their home opener with a victory, a halftime performance by Bay Area rapper E-40 and a celebration of Oakland pride.
Thousands of fans packed the Coliseum as the Oakland Roots kicked off their home opener with a victory, a halftime performance by Bay Area rapper E-40 and a celebration of Oakland pride.
Oakland speed cameras to start issuing fines: See the hotspots
Oakland’s 60-day grace period for speeding drivers ends this weekend— a shift from mailed warnings to citations.
Oakland’s 60-day grace period for speeding drivers ends this weekend— a shift from mailed warnings to citations.
Alameda police warn of unpermitted ‘beach takeover’ parties at Crown Beach
Alameda police are warning about unpermitted “beach takeover” parties advertised on social media as a massive heat wave heads for the Bay Area this weekend.
Alameda police are warning about unpermitted “beach takeover” parties advertised on social media as a massive heat wave heads for the Bay Area this weekend.