Community activists offer alternate solutions to restrictions at Lake Merritt

The City of Oakland recently put restrictions in place at Lake Merritt, including heightened police presence that activists argue is unnecessary.

Exploring Oakland through an app-based audio walking tour
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Documentarian Sarah Holtz spoke to Mornings on 2 about the new walking tour through Oakland's past and present. The tour is available now through the Gesso app.

Three minor quakes recorded in the Bay Area

(KTVU) -- You may have been asleep and did not feel any of them, but three minor earthquakes were measured in the Bay Area early Saturday morning.

Militia members tried to thwart probe into killing of Oakland federal officer, feds allege

The men are accused of conspiring to destroy communications and other records about the May 29, 2020, killing of federal security officer David Patrick Underwood and attempted murder of his partner as they guarded federal Building in Oakland.

VIDEO: Hayward police officers kick, punch intoxicated man allegedly armed with pistol

The Hayward Police Department is investigating cell phone video footage of several Hayward police officers punching and kicking a man while holding him to the ground in an effort to arrest him.

White House selects Oakland police chief as only law enforcement guest for Biden's gun control announcements

U.S. President Joe Biden met with Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in Washington D.C. on Thursday after Biden announced a series of new executive orders on gun control. Armstrong was the only law enforcement leader invited to the White House. 

Community rallies to help Oakland father who lost legs in hit-and-run

Community members are rallying behind an Oakland father, who was a victim in a hit-and-run in Antioch and lost both his legs in the crash.

Gas leak capped after construction crew accidentally hits main in Alameda

PG&E crewmembers have closed a gas leak that started Thursday morning in Alameda when a separate crew, unrelated to PG&E, hit a gas main with an excavator, a PG&E spokesman said.

Gas leak prompts shelter in place order in Alameda
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A gas leak in the area of High Street and Central Avenue in Alameda has prompted officials to issue a shelter in place order.

This East Bay city has the highest vaccination rate in Alameda County

Piedmont is the wealthiest community in the county. More of the people who live there are older, and many medical workers live in Piedmont. Those are some of the reasons why the vaccination rate is the highest in Alameda County.

Alameda County expands vaccine eligibility to 16 and older in high-need ZIP codes

Alameda County on Wednesday expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to the 16 and older age group in some of its hardest hit, high need ZIP codes. 

A's rally to beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 for 1st win of season

After six straight games to start the season when almost nothing went right, Mitch Moreland made sure the Oakland Athletics would have something to feel good about when they head out on the road.

Oakland father of three loses both legs in hit-and-run after car breaks down

Nirivana "Nob" Allen, a parent at Brookfield Elementary School, was struck by a car from behind while pushing his vehicle on the side of the road. He has since lost both his legs.

Multiple residents displaced in 3-alarm Oakland fire

Multiple residents are displaced after Oakland firefighters knocked down a three-alarm fire at a two-story home, officials said Tuesday evening. 

San Leandro police ask help from public finding missing woman

The San Leandro Police Department requests assistance finding 57-year-old Susan Gidron, who has early-onset dementia and limited vision.