AC Transit passenger rubs petroleum jelly on himself during disturbance
A passenger on an AC Transit bus was arrested Monday in Oakland after a disturbance involving shouting, throwing items, and rubbing petroleum jelly on himself, authorities said.
A passenger on an AC Transit bus was arrested Monday in Oakland after a disturbance involving shouting, throwing items, and rubbing petroleum jelly on himself, authorities said.
Decapitated, eviscerated animals found at Fremont train station
No threats have been identified as being associated with the discovery, and a forensic veterinarian is working to identify the species of the animals.
No threats have been identified as being associated with the discovery, and a forensic veterinarian is working to identify the species of the animals.
Oakland mayoral candidates make final push ahead of special election
With less than 48 hours remaining before Oakland’s special election for mayor, the city’s two leading candidates, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former City Councilman Loren Taylor, spent Sunday canvassing neighborhoods, aiming to sway any remaining undecided voters.
With less than 48 hours remaining before Oakland’s special election for mayor, the city’s two leading candidates, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former City Councilman Loren Taylor, spent Sunday canvassing neighborhoods, aiming to sway any remaining undecided voters.
Morning fire in Downtown Berkeley prompts evacuations
The fire broke out in the area of Addison and Milvia streets, a few blocks away from the UC Berkeley campus.
The fire broke out in the area of Addison and Milvia streets, a few blocks away from the UC Berkeley campus.
Berkeley police shoot person during possible domestic violence investigation
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available at (800) 799-7233. Or text BEGIN to 88788.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available at (800) 799-7233. Or text BEGIN to 88788.
2 children injured in Oakland car accident
Two children are injured following a car crash in Oakland Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
Two children are injured following a car crash in Oakland Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.
Fremont residents notified after dead bat tests positive for rabies
The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.
The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood.
Alleged Oakland hit-and-run driver gets out to inspect own vehicle, then leaves, victim says
An East Oakland woman injured in a hit-and-run crash hopes that video captured by witnesses will help identify the suspect.
An East Oakland woman injured in a hit-and-run crash hopes that video captured by witnesses will help identify the suspect.
Police investigating homicide near Oakland schools
A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said.
A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said.
Trader Joe's pastel tote bag craze hits the Bay
Trader Joe's new limited-edition pastel-colored tote bags are stirring a fervor among shoppers, echoing a similar craze that kicked off in 2024.
Trader Joe's new limited-edition pastel-colored tote bags are stirring a fervor among shoppers, echoing a similar craze that kicked off in 2024.
Suspect in wild Livermore road rage shooting captured in Seattle
A gunman seen on video brazenly firing at a motorist along a Livermore road in what authorities said was a case of road rage last month has been captured in Seattle.
A gunman seen on video brazenly firing at a motorist along a Livermore road in what authorities said was a case of road rage last month has been captured in Seattle.
Public safety takes center stage as Oakland mayoral candidates make final pitch
With just five days remaining until Oakland’s special mayoral election, the city’s two leading candidates, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former City Councilmember Loren Taylor have unveiled their public safety plans in a final push to sway undecided voters.
With just five days remaining until Oakland’s special mayoral election, the city’s two leading candidates, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former City Councilmember Loren Taylor have unveiled their public safety plans in a final push to sway undecided voters.
2 men and juvenile charged in shooting, robbery of man in Oakland's Montclair District
The Alameda County District Attorney on Thursday announced charges in the shooting and robbery of a man in Oakland's Monclair District earlier this month.
The Alameda County District Attorney on Thursday announced charges in the shooting and robbery of a man in Oakland's Monclair District earlier this month.
Thieves ram car through Emeryville GameStop
Thieves broke into a GameStop in Emeryville Thursday morning, causing major damage to the storefront and forcing the business to close for the day.
Thieves broke into a GameStop in Emeryville Thursday morning, causing major damage to the storefront and forcing the business to close for the day.
Community rallies in support of imperiled Oakland youth foundation
Family First Foundation leaders plan to make a case to the Oakland city council for some level of financial priority in the city's budget.
Family First Foundation leaders plan to make a case to the Oakland city council for some level of financial priority in the city's budget.
Oakland firefighters respond to structure fire
Oakland firefighters responded to a structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation on Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Oakland firefighters responded to a structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation on Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Newly released video and photos shed light on fatal Cybertruck crash in Piedmont
Newly released photos and videos from a fatal crash in Piedmont are shedding more light on the moments after three college sophomores riding in a Tesla Cybertruck died in a crash on the way home from a get-together with friends.
Newly released photos and videos from a fatal crash in Piedmont are shedding more light on the moments after three college sophomores riding in a Tesla Cybertruck died in a crash on the way home from a get-together with friends.
Oakland Unified school board votes to remove superintendent without public explanation
Oakland Unified School District board members have voted to remove Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell at the end of the school year, according to board member Mike Hutchinson.
Oakland Unified School District board members have voted to remove Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell at the end of the school year, according to board member Mike Hutchinson.
Goodwill closing locations in Oakland and San Francisco, 90 people laid off
The company says it’s making adjustments that will help it operate more efficiently.
The company says it’s making adjustments that will help it operate more efficiently.
Second person dies following Fremont apartment fire
A second person has died days after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Fremont.
A second person has died days after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Fremont.