Federal charges announced for 55 gang members

A five-year-long investigation into gang activity in the Bay Area has culminated in federal charges for 55 members of the Nuestra Familia, El Hoyo Palmas and San Jose Grande gangs, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. 

'Road rage' shooting near Caldecott Tunnel causes nightmare traffic backup

A shooting between two vehicles on eastbound Highway 24, near the Caldecott Tunnel, led to massive traffic delays, officials said on Thursday. 

Videos released of deadly shooting by Fremont police

Fremont police released video footage Thursday showing the deadly shooting of a suspect by an officer last month.

Fresh off win, Newsom addresses in-person learning at East Bay school

Fresh off his no-recall win, Gov. Gavin Newsom was back to work on Wednesday, this time in the East Bay to discuss the state's investment for full in-person instruction in schools across the state.

34 new 'tiny homes' for unsheltered near San Leandro

The tiny homes will give unsheltered people access to small units with a bed, kitchenette, restroom and dining area. 

Community rallies for improvements to aging elementary school in Dublin

School families in Dublin rallied Tuesday night ahead of a school board meeting to fix an aging elementary school. Parents worry the funds to make improvements will be funneled elsewhere.

Family identifies man fatally shot by FBI agent in Oakland

A man shot and killed by an FBI agent in Oakland was identified by his family Tuesday as 30-year-old Michael Jonathan Cortez.

Container shortage, Port of Oakland congestion to impact availability of holiday merchandise

Congestion at the Port of Oakland, combined with a worldwide shipping container shortage, will likely mean holiday merchandise won't make it to store shelves until January.

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Though the Federal Maritime Commission has opened up an investigation into the congestion, consumers might be out of luck finding what they want during the holiday shopping season. KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.

Trustees of Mills College approve merger with Northeastern University

Mills College in Oakland is merging with Northeastern University following approval Tuesday by the Mills College board of trustees. 

Oakland leaders push to start 'urgently needed' MACRO program, create oversight

Fire Chief Reginald Freeman said the "very optimistic hope" is for Oakland's MACRO program to be on the street in early November 2021 and as late as February 2022.

Oakland family lucky to be alive after being hit by DUI suspect

Keren Martinez said she's in pain, but counting her blessings after her minivan was broadsided by a speeding, drunk driver in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.