Star Amerasu: Creating a world she wants to live in by reaching into outer space

Star Amerasu is reaching out of this world to find her place to shine as an artist, singer and content creator. She's been keeping busy all Pride month and shares a message of resilience with the transgender community.

Man gunned down while walking dog in San Leandro identified

A man who was shot and killed while walking his dog in San Leandro earlier this month has been identified by the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau.

2025 California Michelin awards new restaurants in West Oakland, Sonoma

Looking over freshly plucked herbs from their friend's student farming project, Chef Alan Hsu and Chef Sarah Cooper were back at work in their tiny restaurant Sun Moon Studio on Thursday, after winning a coveted Michelin star barely one year after opening in an industrial part of West Oakland.

Deadly car accident in Albany: Sedan falls over freeway overpass

A man in a silver Hyundai died Friday morning on the freeway near the Albany area in a crash that involved three vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol and witnesses.

Brandy and Monica announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Tour: When they'll be in Oakland

Nearly 30 years after the release of their chart-topping duet, Brandy and Monica announced “The Boy Is Mine Tour" and will co-headline with Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts.

Bay Area ballroom culture is more than just glitz and glam

It’s easy to think ballroom culture is just about the glitz and glam of costume reveals, the dancing, voguing, trophies and cash prizes. But the founders of the collective Oakland To All said ballroom culture means so much more than what lies on the surface.

Community group combating illegal dumping in Oakland, one trash site at a time

Illegal dumping continues to be a problem in the city of Oakland, but community members are taking matters into their own hands through a grassroots community group called Urban Compassion Project.

Oakland mom's heartbreaking plea to find missing daughter

A worried Oakland mother is anguished over the disappearance of her only child, who vanished more than five months ago.

Dennis Richmond: Celebration honors KTVU legend's life

The KTVU Fox 2 family gathered on Tuesday to say a final farewell to a longtime anchor and Bay Area broadcast legend, Dennis Richmond.

Oakland warehouse building catches fire

A warehouse building in Oakland caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials.

Fremont shooting kills 1, city's first homicide of 2025

One person was killed in a home in Fremont Friday evening, and another person was injured after they were both shot.

Fremont police advise to avoid area where SWAT unit is present

The Fremont Police Department is warning the public to avoid an area where there is police activity on Friday evening. 

3 minors arrested in connection with 49 car burglaries in Livermore

 Police have arrested three minors in connection with nearly 50 car burglaries that occurred over the course of a month in Livermore, authorities said.

Oakland firefighters contain 2-alarm fire

The department said about 30 firefighters were on the scene working to protect nearby structures.

Street closures by Lake Merritt on Juneteenth take some by surprise

What’s normally a jubilant Juneteenth celebration at Oakland's Lake Merritt – marred last year by a mass shooting – was instead met with barricades and blocked roads Thursday, leaving community members blindsided and festivities muted.

Hundreds gather for Juneteenth celebration in Oakland

The Oakland Museum of California was packed on Thursday with families enjoying music, food, and family-friendly activities for Juneteenth.

New Stanford grad Ahmed Muhammad remains committed to his Oakland community

Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.