Boats catch on fire at Alameda marina
A fire broke out at the Alameda marina early Wednesday morning, much of which was caught on a viewer's cell phone.
Woman hurt in Oakland crash says officers should not chase traffic violators
A woman who was injured by an alleged drunk driver in East Oakland minutes after a California Highway Patrol pursuit had ended, said law enforcement should not be chasing traffic violators.
Driver plows car into Alameda's The UPS Store, taken to hospital
A driver having a medical emergency plowed their car into The UPS Store in Alameda on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Alameda County Fairgrounds closing its stables
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is set to close its stables and horse training facility after midnight on Tuesday.
Oakland mom seeks help after her disabled son’s specialized chair was stolen
The mother of a teenage boy, with muscular dystrophy, said her son hasn’t been able to leave their Oakland home for almost a week since a specialized chair, critical to his mobility, was stolen from their front yard.
Oakland teen charged in killing of 15-year-old during alleged robbery
A 15-year-old boy fatally shot during an alleged robbery in East Oakland while on his way to soccer practice did not know his alleged killer, authorities said.
Oakland Marathon draws a record 10,000 runners
The marathon came off without a hitch: a record ten thousand strong, a color wheel of humanity, from here, near, far and wide.
12-year-old Oakland girl is rising in the sport of boxing
Teresa Contreras is undefeated in the ring and the #1 boxer in the 106 weight class
Racist graffiti discovered at San Leandro elementary school
Authorities are investigating an act of vandalism that occurred on Friday at a San Leandro elementary school and in the neighborhood.
Oakland recording studio owner creates safe place for female and LGBTQ+ artists
Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.
Burglars ram gas station in Oakland's Rockridge to steal safe
Surveillance video shows burglars repeatedly backing a Lexus SUV into a Shell gas station in Oakland's Rockridge District before dawn Friday.
UC unions plan statewide strike in response to "unfair labor practices"
Two unions representing almost 60,000 University of California workers called upon their members to strike on April 1.
Oakland driver flees CHP, later crashes into car with kids inside
Police are investigating a crash in Oakland that seriously injured two children and an adult after the driver earlier took off from California Highway Patrol officers.
16-year-old arrested in killing of Oakland student during attempted robbery
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in the killing of an Oakland student during an attempted robbery.
Days left until Newark Macy's store closes doors for good
A slow stream of loyal Macy's customers made their way inside the store at NewPark Mall on Thursday to see what deals could be had days before the retail giant closed the door permanently.
Bay Area bridges due for collapse risk assessment in the event of ship strike: NTSB report
A new marine investigation report by the National Transportation Safety Board on safeguarding bridges from vessel strikes came out on Thursday.
Woman in alleged Oakland abduction video comes forward: police
A woman whose alleged abduction was caught on video has come forward to police, authorities said Thursday.
This East Bay city ranked worst in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers
An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.
New Hollywood-produced movie puts Oakland on the big screen
A new Hollywood-produced movie puts Oakland on the big screen. On Wednesday night, the star-studded cast of "Freaky Tales" walked the red carpet at the special screening held at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland. The film was described as being a love letter to the East Bay city and a celebration of its culture.
Oakland mother channels grief over son's slaying into helping others
After 18-year-old Khadafy Washington was fatally shot in Oakland, his mother was awash in grief. She has since channeled her emotions into action, embarking on what would become a decades-long effort to help others navigate the aftermath of violence.