Oakland police and mayor vow crackdown on post-First Friday crime
The free event on the first Friday of each month has drawn thousands to downtown and has been deemed largely a success over its 20-year history. However, in recent months, shootings and a serious car crash after the event have led some sponsors to pull out.
The free event on the first Friday of each month has drawn thousands to downtown and has been deemed largely a success over its 20-year history. However, in recent months, shootings and a serious car crash after the event have led some sponsors to pull out.
Oakland’s Measure E parcel tax trailing in early election results
A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.
A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.
Oakland has new rules, safety measures for First Fridays
Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.
Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.
Former San Quentin death row prisoner sues Alameda County for $290M
A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white.
A 73-year-old Black man who was incarcerated on San Quentin's death row for three decades is suing Alameda County, specifically the District Attorney's Office, for $290 million, alleging that he never got a fair trial because the jury who convicted him was chosen unconstitutionally – all but one were white.
All-abilities playground opens at George Mark Children's House
George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.
George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.
East Bay 5th graders get inspiring glimpse into aviation through Southwest
A group of East Bay fifth graders were treated to a special field trip to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to play pilot.
A group of East Bay fifth graders were treated to a special field trip to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to play pilot.
This Bay Area city is one of the top for dog attacks on mail carriers
June starts off the U.S. Postal Service's “Dog Bite Awareness Month," and data released Thursday shows that this Bay Area city has among the highest number of dog attacks in the U.S.
June starts off the U.S. Postal Service's “Dog Bite Awareness Month," and data released Thursday shows that this Bay Area city has among the highest number of dog attacks in the U.S.
Ariana Grande fans flock to SF pop-up store ahead of Bay Area shows
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour" kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans have been waiting outside the store since 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning waiting in anticipation for potentially exclusive merch.
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour" kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans have been waiting outside the store since 1:00 a.m. Thursday morning waiting in anticipation for potentially exclusive merch.
Fans line up awaiting Ariana Grande's merch pop-up store kicking off her tour
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour” kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans line up in San Francisco to snag some merch before the tour.
With her long-awaited “Eternal Sunshine Tour” kicking off in the Bay Area this weekend, fans line up in San Francisco to snag some merch before the tour.
Oakland leaders discuss future of 'First Fridays'
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife held a town hall meeting on Wednesday at Cloud Park on Telegraph Avenue to debate the future of the city's popular "First Fridays" event.
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife held a town hall meeting on Wednesday at Cloud Park on Telegraph Avenue to debate the future of the city's popular "First Fridays" event.
Australian Men's National Soccer Team draws crowds in Alameda for open community practice
World Cup excitement arrived in Alameda as fans gathered on the island to watch the Australian Men's National Soccer Team hold an open community training session.
World Cup excitement arrived in Alameda as fans gathered on the island to watch the Australian Men's National Soccer Team hold an open community training session.
Live 2026 election results: Alameda County District Attorney
California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Alameda County District Attorney election results here.
California's primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Track live Alameda County District Attorney election results here.
In a joyful ceremony, Oakland teen, school valedictorian, challenges his class to find their ‘why’
In a joyful celebratory ceremony, Oakland teen Dominic Antoine Jr. represented his class as valedictorian and challenged his fellow graduates to find their “why."
In a joyful celebratory ceremony, Oakland teen Dominic Antoine Jr. represented his class as valedictorian and challenged his fellow graduates to find their “why."
Body found at San Leandro garbage facility
A body was discovered Tuesday at a San Leandro garbage facility, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
A body was discovered Tuesday at a San Leandro garbage facility, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Photographer captures rare photo of a pair of eagles in this East Bay city
A local photographer captured a rare and stunning image of two bald eagles hanging out along a Bay Area waterfront.
A local photographer captured a rare and stunning image of two bald eagles hanging out along a Bay Area waterfront.
Free program, free meals: Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad launches summer science program for kids in his hometown
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Since the age of 17, when Oakland's Ahmed Muhammad first embarked on his mission to help young people cultivate a love for learning, curiosity and engagement in science, he has continued to show up for his community, consistently reinventing and rediscovering ways to fulfill that mission.
Australian team arrives in Bay Area for FIFA World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicking off next week, international squads are arriving at their respective base camps to prepare for their upcoming tournament campaigns.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicking off next week, international squads are arriving at their respective base camps to prepare for their upcoming tournament campaigns.
San Leandro man, 33, shot in Oakland parking lot; dies at hospital
Oakland police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 33-year-old San Leandro man dead.
Oakland police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 33-year-old San Leandro man dead.
Woman found dead in Berkeley apartment building; investigation underway
An investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing, and it was not immediately known exactly how she died.
An investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing, and it was not immediately known exactly how she died.
Dead gray whale along San Leandro shoreline
A dead gray whale has washed up along the San Leandro shoreline near the Bay Trail south of Marina Park.
A dead gray whale has washed up along the San Leandro shoreline near the Bay Trail south of Marina Park.