Techies, investors, await news of Tesla battery potential

The new technology, to be unveiled Tuesday by CEO Elon Musk, could mean a broader range of travel and improved battery durability.

Public defender encourages incarcerated people at Santa Rita to  vote

The videos were produced by the Public Defender’s V.O.I.C.E. project. They describe who is eligible to vote and provide instructions for how to vote from jail.

Oakland awarded $20M for two housing developments under 'Project Homekey'

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the Project Homekey awards on Monday as the next phase in the state’s response to protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who are impacted by COVID-19.

Help Oakland's firefighters beat cancer
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Firefighters have higher than average rates of cancer, but the Oakland Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation is trying to change that.

Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013

The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday night with an assist from the rival Houston Astros.

Oakland City Council will consider where to allow homeless encampments

City officials in Oakland are set to consider a new homeless encampment policy that would address where people can and cannot set up encampments.

Family of Oakland man fatally stabbed while he slept steps up efforts to find killer

​​​​​​​Family members of a 25-year-old homeless man, who was stabbed multiple times while he slept, have stepped up their efforts in the search for his killer, as they pleaded to the public for help in the case.

Oakland's Zendaya euphoric to be youngest lead drama actress to win an Emmy

Zendaya's family and friends screamed, cheered, hugged and cried behind her as the stunned actress accepted the award in what appeared to be a hotel suite.

After a pair of shutouts, Giants respond to rout A's 14-2

The Giants earned their first win in six tries during this year's Bay Bridge Series and go into the season's final week chasing a playoff spot.

Stabbings during Fremont fight leave four hospitalized with serious injuries

Officers responded a stabbing report shortly after 1 a.m. in the 40000 block of Stockton Way, where they found four men with severe wounds and lacerations.

Oakland Panthers indoor football team postpones games until 2022

Team officials cited economic fallout and uncertainty from the novel coronavirus pandemic for the decision to not play during the 2021 season.  

No BART service between South Hayward and Bay Fair station this weekend

Free Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District buses will be available for riders to get around the work but doing so will add 20 to 40 minutes to a trip.  

BART train stabbing victim in critical but stable condition

Terrell Coffer, 44, of Oakland allegedly stabbed the victim aboard a train as it approached the Warm Springs/South Fremont Station shortly before noon Friday.

Fireworks spark crackdown in the East Bay hills

A cell phone video, making the rounds, shows several people around a bonfire while another person sets off fireworks at a vista point on Grizzly Peak.

Contra Costa Co. health officials advise against trick-or-treating, offer safety tips

Another upcoming celebration that’s going to be impacted by the pandemic is Halloween. On Wednesday, health officials in Contra Costa County urged families to avoid trick or treating calling it too risky.