Boys, 12 and 17, arrested in Pleasanton ATM robberies

A 12-year-old and a 17-year-old boy are accused of carrying out robberies at Pleasanton ATMs, according to police.

Convicted felon charged in killing of San Leandro man walking dog

A convicted felon has been charged in the killing of a San Leandro man who was gunned down while walking his dog, authorities said.

Fremont labor unions blast city for letting contracts expire with no deal

The city of Fremont is embroiled in a budget battle, with all nine labor unions entering the new fiscal year without a single union contract signed for the first time in the city's history.

Nationwide sanitation strike hits Bay Area

A nationwide sanitation strike led by the Teamsters union impacting Republic Services customers is hitting the Bay Area.

Man fatally shot at his own Fourth of July party in Oakland, family says

A man was shot and killed at his own Fourth of July party in Oakland by a party-goer, who was considered a close friend, according to the victim’s family.

Longtime activist, Oakland civil rights attorney Dan Siegel dies at age 79

He’s being remembered as a trailblazing activist who dedicated his life to fighting for civil liberties, human rights, the rights of workers and unions, and he’s credited for helping to shape the city of Oakland.

Oakland Zoo evacuated due to vegetation fire

The Oakland Fire Department said the fire may have been sparked by fireworks.

4-alarm fire destroys warehouse near Oakland Coliseum

The Oakland Fire Department said crews were on the scene of the fire at a commercial building in the 5200 block of East 8th Street.

July 4th reflections on patriotism and what it means to be American

Fireworks, parades, and barbecues are July 4th traditions that get people out of their homes to line streets for parades, enjoy meals in public parks and mingle with people they might not usually see in the community.

Baby rescued from Oakland drug house during raid

A baby was rescued from a drug house in Oakland, and a father and son were arrested for allegedly running the trafficking operation, authorities said.

2 injured after fireworks explode inside Hayward home

Fireworks exploded at a home in Hayward, leaving two people critically injured on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Mother charged with drowning baby in Union City

Alameda County prosecutors have charged a mother with murdering her baby 16 years ago and putting the body in a Dumpster.

Man shot near Coliseum after chasing suspected car thief

A man in Oakland was shot early Thursday morning near the Coliseum after chasing someone who stole one of his cars.

Oakland women busted for allegedly stealing 71 bottles of liquor from Safeway

An Oakland woman was arrested in Cupertino last month after sheriff's deputies found 71 stolen bottles of liquor, mostly tequila, in the trunk of her car.

Crime drops in California despite narrative that it's not

The latest statistics from California show that crime in nearly every major crime category was down last year, despite narratives last year that made many in the public fear that crime rates were at an all-time high. 

Fun things to do this summer in the Bay Area

From hiking the Sunnyvale Bay Trail to riding in a self-driving car across the Golden Gate Bridge, here are some things to do this summer in the Bay Area.

1 killed in Fremont shooting, possible suspect detained

One person was killed and another was detained following a shooting in Fremont on Tuesday morning, police said.