UCSF study finds link between pre-teens' social media use and depression symptoms
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
BART's Green Line still out of service
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
Car gets stuck underneath big rig in Fremont
A car got stuck undernear the cargo portion of a big rig on Wednesday, shutting down a portion of Fremont Boulevard.
2-year-old abducted girl safely found in Oakland; 3 relatives in custody
A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.
Oakland business owners meet with police chief, DA to push for solutions
In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.
Coast Guard relieves Bay Area commander due to 'loss of confidence'
The U.S. Coast Guard relieved a commander of duty at a Bay Area base on Tuesday due to “loss of confidence.”
San Leandro BART fire halts service at 12 stations south of Lake Merritt
Crews have to replace 500-feet of fiber optic and 700-feet of train control.
This Northern California city is the top U.S. destination among homebuyers looking to relocate
New figures show that nationwide, Northern California was home to the most searched-for city among homebuyers looking to relocate, while San Francisco was among the top metro areas where homebuyers searched to move from.
Oakland Unified school board to vote on reversing its decision to cut afterschool programs
The Oakland Unified School District board is set to vote Wednesday on reversing a controversial decision to cut funding to afterschool programs by up to 80%.
Racist prom proposal at Alameda High
A prom proposal at Alameda High School is under investigation after a student is said to have created and used a sign that featured racist language and made references to racist institutions.
Alameda apartment fire displaces many elderly
A small fire triggered the sprinkler system inside an apartment complex in Alameda, forcing people – many of them elderly – to find somewhere else to stay.
Barbara Lee sworn in as 52nd mayor of Oakland, which faces $270M budget deficit
Oakland's new mayor, Barbara Lee, was sworn in on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall as the city's 52nd mayor.
Child on bicycle hit by car and injured in Oakland
A child who was on their bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Oakland on Monday, fire department officials say.
Loaded shotgun found by CHP after Oakland pursuit
The California Highway Patrol in Oakland recovered a loaded shotgun after a pursuit involving a car in Oakland on Friday.
Alameda County announces diaper bank program for families in need
The Institute for Research on Poverty says diapers cost a family around $100 per month, per child, and one in three parents are facing diaper scarcity.
Oakland triplets graduate together, pursue same career at same company
As graduation season sweeps across the Bay Area, one Oakland family is celebrating a remarkable achievement.
Multi-car crash expected to close roads for hours: Union City police
A multi-car crash was reported in Union City Friday night, and authorities are asking the public to avoid the area as they expect the roads to be shut down for the next few hours.
Oakland Fire to operate all fire stations for first time in 20 years
For the first time in more than two decades, every firehouse in Oakland will be open, making sure every corner of the city is fully covered in time for the start of wildfire season.