OUSD starts school with new leadership
As tens of thousands of students return to Oakland schools on Monday, one of the biggest changes in a new superintendent: Denise Saddler is interim superintendent for the year.
As tens of thousands of students return to Oakland schools on Monday, one of the biggest changes in a new superintendent: Denise Saddler is interim superintendent for the year.
Hayward man dead, parents wounded in shooting
A 38-year-old man is dead, and his parents were wounded in a shooting at a Hayward home, police said.
A 38-year-old man is dead, and his parents were wounded in a shooting at a Hayward home, police said.
Professional boxing comes to Oakland showcasing NorCal fighters
The Straight Outta Oakland event will showcase 11 Northern California fighters.
The Straight Outta Oakland event will showcase 11 Northern California fighters.
Big bus service changes come to the East Bay this week
What you need to know about bus service changes in the East Bay starting this week.
What you need to know about bus service changes in the East Bay starting this week.
I-680 closure in Fremont causes major traffic backup
As the weekend-long shutdown of part of I-680 northbound in Fremont continues, drivers being detoured around that closure are finding themselves spending a couple of hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
As the weekend-long shutdown of part of I-680 northbound in Fremont continues, drivers being detoured around that closure are finding themselves spending a couple of hours in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
East Oakland residents demand action about "unsafe" and "unsanitary" encampment
Neighbors said the encampment started shortly before the pandemic in 2020, and has grown steadily in the past five years.
Neighbors said the encampment started shortly before the pandemic in 2020, and has grown steadily in the past five years.
Newark police warn of burglars posing as landscapers
The Newark Police Department warned residents that burglars have been disguising themselves as landscapers or utility workers, wearing high-visibility vests and knocking on doors. When no one answers, that's when the thieves strike.
The Newark Police Department warned residents that burglars have been disguising themselves as landscapers or utility workers, wearing high-visibility vests and knocking on doors. When no one answers, that's when the thieves strike.
WATCH: Woman loses it on I-680 during Caltrans road closure
Kellee Hollinger experienced Caltrans' handiwork – and slowdowns – this summer when the southbound portion of I-680 was closed for the weekend. And she pretty much lost it.
Kellee Hollinger experienced Caltrans' handiwork – and slowdowns – this summer when the southbound portion of I-680 was closed for the weekend. And she pretty much lost it.
Water main break closes streets near Oakland hospital for hours
The East Bay Municipal Utility District said crews were called to repair a broken pipe at Summit Street and Hawthorne Avenue, just outside Alta Bates Hospital.
The East Bay Municipal Utility District said crews were called to repair a broken pipe at Summit Street and Hawthorne Avenue, just outside Alta Bates Hospital.
7 faucets at Oakland elementary school have lead
Seven faucets at Oakland's Hillcrest Elementary School have tested positive for lead, just as students are preparing to head back to class.
Seven faucets at Oakland's Hillcrest Elementary School have tested positive for lead, just as students are preparing to head back to class.
55-hour closure on I-680 in Fremont
Drivers should prepare for the closure of part of Interstate 680 in Fremont for the entire weekend.
Drivers should prepare for the closure of part of Interstate 680 in Fremont for the entire weekend.
SF, Berkeley on DOJ list that 'impede' enforcement of immigration laws
San Francisco and Berkeley are two of 18 cities the DOJ identified in a list released this week as having policies, regulations, or laws that impede immigration enforcement.
San Francisco and Berkeley are two of 18 cities the DOJ identified in a list released this week as having policies, regulations, or laws that impede immigration enforcement.
Oakland sees drop in violent crime in 2025, city leaders say
According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.
According to city leaders, Oakland is reportedly safer than it was this time last year, and they said stricter enforcement, its Ceasefire program, and community support has contributed to the decrease.
Missing Fremont teenager found safe, police say
Police said Katie left behind a note for her family, indicating she may have run away to meet people she had connected with online.
Police said Katie left behind a note for her family, indicating she may have run away to meet people she had connected with online.
Woman busted after Livermore police find piles of looted clothes, shoes in stolen U-Haul
A 38-year-old woman was busted after she was found in a stolen U-Haul with piles of stolen clothing and shoes in Livermore, according to police.
A 38-year-old woman was busted after she was found in a stolen U-Haul with piles of stolen clothing and shoes in Livermore, according to police.
Bay Area weather: Temperatures will climb even more this week
Summer has arrived in the Bay Area temperature wise. A look at how long the hot weather will last.
Summer has arrived in the Bay Area temperature wise. A look at how long the hot weather will last.
Former San Leandro city manager sues councilmembers shedding light on FBI case
A new lawsuit filed by a former San Leandro city manager accuses city council members of pressuring leadership to declare a homelessness emergency.
A new lawsuit filed by a former San Leandro city manager accuses city council members of pressuring leadership to declare a homelessness emergency.
Mother mourns 15-year-old son killed on Hayward playground sticking up for sister
A Bay Area mother expressed pain, frustration, and anger as she fights for answers and justice two years after her son was shot and killed in Hayward.
A Bay Area mother expressed pain, frustration, and anger as she fights for answers and justice two years after her son was shot and killed in Hayward.
Southwest flight to Vegas returns to Oakland airport after door-seal air leak discovered
A Las Vegas-bound Southwest flight had to return to Oakland's airport shortly after takeoff on Monday when an air leak around a door seal developed, an airline spokesperson confirms.
A Las Vegas-bound Southwest flight had to return to Oakland's airport shortly after takeoff on Monday when an air leak around a door seal developed, an airline spokesperson confirms.
Fremont teen still missing; family wants to hire private investigator
The parents of Katie Hong, who are both deaf, are seeking donations to help cover the cost of a private investigator, and legal and communication support.
The parents of Katie Hong, who are both deaf, are seeking donations to help cover the cost of a private investigator, and legal and communication support.