Dept. of Justice sues Oakland coffee house alleging civil rights violation

The U.S. Justice Department announced on Monday that it filed a lawsuit against the owner of the Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, alleging that they discriminated against Jewish customers in violation of the Civil Rights Act.

Escaping gas-station burglars spray smoke at Emeryville cop car

It’s a first in the Bay Area – a group of burglars unleashing smoke at a Emeryville police car after a gas-station smash and grab.

Trump travel ban could impact Afghan cricket players traveling to Major League matches

A travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries from coming into the United States could have a big impact on a set of Major League Cricket matches held at the Oakland Coliseum this week.

Bay Area Falcons set to host Ultimate Frisbee Playoffs in Oakland

The Bay Area Falcons, a women’s semi-professional ultimate Frisbee team, are gearing up to host the Western Ultimate League (WUL) championship weekend at Fremont High School in Oakland on June 7 and 8.

Marvin Boomer's family to sue CHP, city over crash that killed Oakland teacher

Loved ones of Castlemont High School teacher Marvin Boomer announced they're planning legal action over an Oakland crash that took his life last week.

Partner, parents remember 'Mr. Wonderful,' Castlemont math teacher killed in Oakland chase

For the first time, Marvin Boomer's loved ones – including his romantic partner whom he was walking with that night and whose life he saved – are opening up about their grief, the crash, and the legacy the Castlemont High School teacher leaves behind.

East Bay community kitchen providing affordable rates set to close; entrepreneurs ask for help

A commercial-grade community kitchen helping entrepreneurs in the East Bay is shutting down, but the small business owners who rely on it are rallying together and asking for help to keep it open. 

Surveillance video shows man dumped at East Oakland gas station after shooting

Surveillance video from a gas station in East Oakland captured the moment a shooting victim was dumped on a street corner and left behind Thursday.

Body under tarp found near Oakland's Lake Merritt

A body underneath some tarps was found by a resident on Wednesday evening near Lake Merritt, Oakland police said.

Santa Rita Jail to get $270M for maintenance and repairs over critics' objections

Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail is set to undergo a nearly $270 million maintenance and repair transformation thanks to a decision by the county Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting. 

Federal judge orders Berkeley to temporarily halt encampment removal

A Berkeley homeless encampment is being called a public health hazard. So on Wednesday morning, police and city workers took it down.  But hours later, a federal judge stepped in and put a stop to the removal.

'Bring Miguel home' rally calls for return of Livermore father arrested by ICE

A large crowd gathered in downtown Livermore Wednesday night to voice support for Miguel Lopez. The father of three is being held by ICE following his detention at an immigration hearing in San Francisco. 

Loaded rifle recovered and 14-year-old arrested, after stolen vehicle crash on I-80: CHP

The California Highway Patrol announced the arrest of a 14-year-old who investigators said was in a stolen car and in possession of a loaded AK-style rifle on Interstate 80 in the East Bay.

Deadly motorcycle crash, big rig fire on I-580 in Livermore

A deadly motorcycle crash and subsequent big rig fire shut down eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore early Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

18-year-old charged in Oakland chase that killed math teacher insists car wasn't stolen: attorney

The attorney of an 18-year-old charged with felony vehicular manslaughter after the CHP pursued him and which led to the death of an innocent Castlemont High School teacher in Oakland told KTVU a different version of events ahead of his Monday court hearing.