Mistah FAB gives away 500 backpacks to Oakland students

Some students are headed back to the classroom with some new school supplies thanks to Oakland native and Bay Area rapper, Mistah FAB.

Alameda County deputies seek attempted rape suspect

Authorities are searching for a suspect in an attempted rape in Castro Valley earlier this month.

33-year-old man dies in Oakland collision

The man was driving a Toyota Prius eastbound on International Boulevard about 3:15 a.m. when his car collided with an Infiniti FX35 headed southbound on Seminary Avenue, Oakland police said in a news release.

Longtime music director of Oakland Symphony dies

Longtime director of the Oakland Symphony, Michael Morgan, died on Friday. He led the symphony for 30 years. 

Athletics continue ballpark plans in Oakland and Las Vegas

The Athletics are proceeding with "parallel paths" planning new ballparks in Oakland and Las Vegas, determined to find the best fit and relocate if the club can't secure what it wants along the downtown waterfront Howard Terminal site. 

Fremont friends waiting for overseas family to get out of Afghanistan

Members of the Bay Area Afghan community have family and friends at Kabul's airport, trying desperately to get out. Two women who are friends in Fremont are waiting for word that their loved ones are on a plane.

Family of Zumbi hires lawyers to investigate Bay Area rapper's death

The family of Steve "Zumbi" Gaines is hiring lawyers to investigate the cause of the Bay Area rapper's death under mysterious circumstances at a Berkeley hospital.

Cal hopes full offseason helps quarterback Chase Garbers shine

After a pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the California Golden Bears are excited to show off what they hope will be a much more dynamic offense with respected longtime NFL coordinator Bill Musgrave and veteran quarterback Chase Garbers.

'Free Afghanistan:' community members cry at Hayward rally

Hayward's Mayor Pro-Tem Aisha Wahab, the first Afghan American woman elected to office in the U.S., urged people to take action.

Alameda County deputies sentenced for abusing inmates

Two former Alameda County sheriff's deputies have been sentenced to prison for abusing jail inmates by, among other things, telling other prisoners to throw urine and feces on them. 

Oakland woman turns 105, feels 'blessed'

Ranza Ray Harvey-Devereaux was born on Aug. 18, 1916. Today marks her 105th birthday.

California's attorney general to investigate BART cop's role in shooting death of Oscar Grant

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday announced the state Department of Justice will conduct an independent review of a BART police officer's role in the shooting death of Oscar Grant.   

Some Oakland students under quarantine after positive COVID tests

Several students in the Oakland Unified School District are under a 10-day quarantine at home, after some of their classmates tested positive for COVID-19.