Woman killed in crosswalk, pickup driver arrested in East Oakland

A woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in East Oakland, prompting renewed calls for urgent street safety improvements.

Beloved Yoshi’s co-owner Kaz Kajimura honored with Jazz tribute in Oakland

On Monday night, Yoshi’s in Oakland, held a celebration of life to honor Kaz Kajimura, the beloved co-owner of the iconic jazz club who died last month at the age of 82. 

Neighbors turn neglected overpass into community garden in Oakland

Where many see a dumping spot and graffiti, Sidewalk Trees and Gardens sees a blank canvas at the corner of 54th Street and Shattuck Avenue near Temescal.

Two teens suspected of robbing couple outside Pleasanton bank

Two teenage boys were arrested after allegedly robbing a couple outside a Pleasanton bank, according to police.

Day 6: Fremont plans garbage pickup despite ongoing strike

Solidarity strikes with Republic Services continued Monday on the sixth day of garbage strikes in the Bay Area, which is impacting residents of two dozen cities in Northern California.

Republic Services asks customers to leave bins out as trash strike continues

The garbage collection company embroiled in a nationwide worker strike, also impacting trash collection in several Bay Area cities, has asked customers to continue leaving their bins outside.

Alleged 'beauty bandits' busted in $10K retail theft ring tied to Ulta heist

Authorities arrested two people in connection with a retail theft operation that uncovered more than $10,000 in stolen merchandise, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said.

Fate of Peruvian woman in Hayward offers window into new Trump administration deportation tactics

The fate of a Peruvian woman seeking asylum offers a window into how the Trump administration is using new tactics to dismiss cases – and deport people -- essentially stripping immigrants of any previous protections traditionally afforded by court hearings. 

Oakland Ballers pitcher saved lives
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Oakland Ballers starting pitcher Reed Butz has came through in clutch moments in two seasons for the Ballers. 8 years ago, He proved that not all heroes wear capes after rescuing two truck drivers in his home state of Illinois.

Family mourns loss of teen allegedly killed by uncle in Oakland

A family is struggling to come to terms with the shooting death of a promising 19-year-old man in Oakland, allegedly at the hands of his own uncle.

Union City Dumpsters overflow amid nationwide garbage strike

Union City Dumpsters overflowed on Friday, more than a week into a nationwide garbage strike that is affecting about 25 Northern California cities who use Republic Services to haul away their trash. 

15 stolen cars recovered in East Oakland auto-theft raid

A big auto-theft raid in East Oakland early Thursday led to two arrests and the seizure of 15 stolen cars.

2 dozen Bay Area cities impacted by nationwide garbage strike

Trash has been piling up on curbs in more than two dozen Bay Area cities as Republic Services garbage collectors join a labor strike in solidarity with workers across the country. 

Cal-OSHA fines San Leandro metal recycler after death of mechanic

Cal-OSHA, the state agency that oversees safety in the workplace, has fined a San Leandro metal recycler $95,000 following the death of a mechanic – one of three employee deaths in the last eight years, KTVU has learned.

2 AmPm gas stations in Oakland targets of smash-and-grab

Two AmPm gas stations in Oakland were the targets of smash-and-grabs early Thursday morning, some of which were caught on video.