Oakland shooting and standoff ends with suspect's arrest
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
Crews battle wind-driven Midway Fire near Tracy
A wind-driven vegetation fire sparked in a rural part of Alameda County on Thursday afternoon.
A wind-driven vegetation fire sparked in a rural part of Alameda County on Thursday afternoon.
2 arrested after Mexican restaurant burglary in San Leandro
Two people were taken into custody in connection with a burglary at Mexican restaurant La Pinata in San Leandro, after the owner said at least four people tried to break in.
Two people were taken into custody in connection with a burglary at Mexican restaurant La Pinata in San Leandro, after the owner said at least four people tried to break in.
Oakland school board reverses afterschool cuts, after massive backlash
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.
Cyclists honor lives lost in the East Bay’s Ride of Silence
Cyclists gathered in Alameda for the annual Ride of Silence, a global event honoring those injured or killed while biking.
Cyclists gathered in Alameda for the annual Ride of Silence, a global event honoring those injured or killed while biking.
UCSF study finds link between pre-teens' social media use and depression symptoms
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
BART's Green Line still out of service
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
Car gets stuck underneath big rig in Fremont
A car got stuck undernear the cargo portion of a big rig on Wednesday, shutting down a portion of Fremont Boulevard.
A car got stuck undernear the cargo portion of a big rig on Wednesday, shutting down a portion of Fremont Boulevard.
2-year-old abducted girl safely found in Oakland; 3 relatives in custody
A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.
A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.
Oakland business owners meet with police chief, DA to push for solutions
In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.
In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.
Coast Guard relieves Bay Area commander due to 'loss of confidence'
The U.S. Coast Guard relieved a commander of duty at a Bay Area base on Tuesday due to “loss of confidence.”
The U.S. Coast Guard relieved a commander of duty at a Bay Area base on Tuesday due to “loss of confidence.”
San Leandro BART fire halts service at 12 stations south of Lake Merritt
Crews have to replace 500-feet of fiber optic and 700-feet of train control.
Crews have to replace 500-feet of fiber optic and 700-feet of train control.
This Northern California city is the top U.S. destination among homebuyers looking to relocate
New figures show that nationwide, Northern California was home to the most searched-for city among homebuyers looking to relocate, while San Francisco was among the top metro areas where homebuyers searched to move from.
New figures show that nationwide, Northern California was home to the most searched-for city among homebuyers looking to relocate, while San Francisco was among the top metro areas where homebuyers searched to move from.
Oakland Unified school board to vote on reversing its decision to cut afterschool programs
The Oakland Unified School District board is set to vote Wednesday on reversing a controversial decision to cut funding to afterschool programs by up to 80%.
The Oakland Unified School District board is set to vote Wednesday on reversing a controversial decision to cut funding to afterschool programs by up to 80%.
Racist prom proposal at Alameda High
A prom proposal at Alameda High School is under investigation after a student is said to have created and used a sign that featured racist language and made references to racist institutions.
A prom proposal at Alameda High School is under investigation after a student is said to have created and used a sign that featured racist language and made references to racist institutions.
Alameda apartment fire displaces many elderly
A small fire triggered the sprinkler system inside an apartment complex in Alameda, forcing people – many of them elderly – to find somewhere else to stay.
A small fire triggered the sprinkler system inside an apartment complex in Alameda, forcing people – many of them elderly – to find somewhere else to stay.
Barbara Lee sworn in as 52nd mayor of Oakland, which faces $270M budget deficit
Oakland's new mayor, Barbara Lee, was sworn in on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall as the city's 52nd mayor.
Oakland's new mayor, Barbara Lee, was sworn in on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall as the city's 52nd mayor.
Alameda County announces new diaper bank program
Alameda County announced a new diaper bank program that will distribute more than 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes for free to families in need.
Alameda County announced a new diaper bank program that will distribute more than 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes for free to families in need.
Child on bicycle hit by car and injured in Oakland
A child who was on their bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Oakland on Monday, fire department officials say.
A child who was on their bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Oakland on Monday, fire department officials say.
Loaded shotgun found by CHP after Oakland pursuit
The California Highway Patrol in Oakland recovered a loaded shotgun after a pursuit involving a car in Oakland on Friday.
The California Highway Patrol in Oakland recovered a loaded shotgun after a pursuit involving a car in Oakland on Friday.