Bicyclists, kids ride and march in solidarity for racial justice

Organizers say the Black Solidarity Ride was intended to pay tribute to the African Americans killed by police officers in the Bay Area and across the country. Earlier in the day, hundreds of families circled Lake Merritt for a Kid's March.

Black Lives Matter street mural in Oakland

The large yellow letters are the words  "Black Lives Matter" and resembles the mural recently painted outside the White House in response to the police custody death of George Floyd.

Rising Together: OUSD Class of 2020
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Bay Area celebrities, community leaders and special guests join KTVU Fox 2 and the Oakland Unified School District to celebrate the Class of 2020.

Coroner rules Gulf War veteran's death at Santa Rita Jail a homicide

The coroner's report states Hermon -- a military veteran, father of three, and a former professor -- died by homicide, though no one will be charged for his death, the Alameda County District Attorney said.

Oakland police asks public for clues in hit-and-run that left elderly woman in critical condition

Police were called about 10:36 p.m. to the scene in the 1400 block of Fruitvale at International Boulevard, where the driver of a GMC pickup truck had turned off International onto Fruitvale and struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk before fleeing.

Crews battling fire at historic Lorenzo Theater in San Lorenzo

Alameda County Fire Department crews are at the scene of a fire that started about 5:30 p.m. Friday at the historic Lorenzo Theater at 16080 Hesperian Blvd. in the unincorporated community of San Lorenzo.

Alameda County to allow outdoor 'social bubbles' starting Monday

As long as you keep it outdoors and to 12 people or less, Alameda County on Friday announced it will allow people belonging to the same "social bubble" to gather starting Monday, June 8. 

Oakland improving safety around essential places

The concept was launched last month, as an extension of its "Slow Streets" program. 

Oakland adding 4 more 'essential places;
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Oakland is adding four additional intersections to its Slow Streets: Essential Places installations on Friday.

$10K reward for information about Hayward gun shop theft

The theft was part of widespread looting around the Bay Area Sunday following demonstrations over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police.

Oakland police violated court order when tear gassing protesters, civil rights attorneys say

In a letter sent to Oakland's Interim Police Chief, civil rights attorneys said the department violated a federal court order by firing tear gas and explosive grenades directly into a crowd of protesters on Friday night.

Peaceful protests attracts hundreds in Fremont

A few hundred people took to the streets of Fremont on Wednesday and marched in a peaceful protest. The protest ended before the city’s curfew which is set to expire Thursday morning.

Alameda County rescinds curfew following days of looting, vandalism

Sheriff Greg Ahern rescinded the order, initially issued Monday, effective immediately, saying in Thursday's order that "recent protests have been relatively peaceful and public order and safety is being restored."