Happy ending: Military veteran's flag, photo found on Livermore highway returned to family

The California Highway Patrol was able to return a special item that officers discovered on a Livermore highway to its rightful owners thanks to social media posts from local news outlets.

Robbery suspect shot and killed in Oakland gas station shootout identified

The man killed in last week's deadly gas-station shootout with a retired Oakland police captain was formally identified on Friday as 20-year-old Desoni Gardner, also known as Vallejo rapper Lil Theze. 

Alameda County to ease some indoor mask requirements on Monday, Marin Co. goes further

Residents of Alameda County will be allowed to lower not just their Halloween mask on Monday but their COVID-19 one too in certain situations, county health officials announced Thursday.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Berkeley High School

A COVID-19 outbreak at Berkeley High School was publicly announced Thursday after Berkeley Unified School District learned that seven people had tested positive for the coronavirus. 

Padres hire Oakland Athletics's Bob Melvin as manager

The San Diego Padres have hired Bob Melvin away from the Oakland Athletics to be their new manager, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.

Family tragedy: Father ID's son who died in Oakland I-580 freeway shooting

Monnie Price Jr. died in the shooting on westbound I-580 near the Highway 13 split during the start of the evening rush-hour commute. His brother died in 2012.

Oakland Unified approves strict policy: No vaccine, no in-person school

Beginning in January, Oakland public school students aged 12 and older must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend classes in-person.

E-40 launches 'Goon With The Spoon' sausage and burrito line

Vallejo native and rapper, E-40 is now dabbling in the food industry. He has launched his own brand of sausages and burritos that are now available.

RAW VIDEO: Traffic snarled during I-580 deadly shooting investigation
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One person was killed in a shooting on westbound I-580 in Oakland Wednesday evening. The victim's vehicle crashed near the Seminary Avenue off-ramp. The victim's identity has not yet been released, and no arrests have been made.

Fatal shooting investigation shuts down westbound I-580 in Oakland for several hours

A deadly shooting investigation on I-580 in Oakland during Wednesday evening's commute shutdown westbound lanes of the freeway east of High Street for several hours. 

California governor gets booster shot of Moderna vaccine

California Gov. Gavin Newsom got a booster shot of Moderna vaccine in Oakland on Wednesday, as he was eligible for an added shot because his original dose was the single Johnson & Johnson.

Iconic California Theater in Berkeley closes permanently

It's a sad day for movie buffs in Berkeley. The iconic California Theater has closed its doors after a century of playing movies.

Political agency opens investigation into Alameda County District Attorney

The enforcement division of the Fair Political Practices Commission has opened an investigation into illegal campaign allegation against Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley, KTVU has learned.

Landlord threatens eviction, sparks battle with tenants during moratorium

In Alameda County, evictions are illegal for unpaid rent, unless there's a threat to health or safety or if the owner wants to sell the property, which this landlord claims he wants to do. But the tenants say they're being harassed and bullied into leaving.

A's chances of staying in Oakland improves following Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors vote

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said last week that county participation in the ballpark development is necessary for the city to move forward with it. But supervisors were reluctant Tuesday afternoon to decide without more information.