Several Bay Area cities among worst cities to start a business
Several Bay Area cities are considered to be among the worst large cities to start a business, according to a report by WalletHub.
Several Bay Area cities are considered to be among the worst large cities to start a business, according to a report by WalletHub.
Woman shot near Oakland's Fox Theater recounts harrowing experience
A woman who was among three victims shot early on Mother’s Day in Uptown Oakland said the violence came without warning.
A woman who was among three victims shot early on Mother’s Day in Uptown Oakland said the violence came without warning.
Oakland smoke shop busted for selling marijuana, flavored tobacco without license
Police shut down an Oakland smoke shop for the unlicensed sale of marijuana and tobacco products, authorities said.
Police shut down an Oakland smoke shop for the unlicensed sale of marijuana and tobacco products, authorities said.
Person shot dead in broad daylight on Oakland's International Boulevard
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
Attempted carjacking in SF leads to chase into Berkeley, suspects arrested
Traffic came to a standstill on Interstate 80 in Berkeley on Friday afternoon after law enforcement say a chase across the bridge ensued after an attempted carjacking in San Francisco.
Traffic came to a standstill on Interstate 80 in Berkeley on Friday afternoon after law enforcement say a chase across the bridge ensued after an attempted carjacking in San Francisco.
Too Short reps Oakland pride with performance at Ballers game
Hip-hop legend Too Short took the stage Thursday evening on the Oakland Ballers’ field, performing for fans while filming a new music video meant to inspire inner-city youth.
Hip-hop legend Too Short took the stage Thursday evening on the Oakland Ballers’ field, performing for fans while filming a new music video meant to inspire inner-city youth.
Baby and father rescued from Oakland fire, 20 displaced
Twenty residents, including a father and his baby, were displaced after a fire swept through a three-story apartment building in Oakland Thursday evening, the fire department says.
Twenty residents, including a father and his baby, were displaced after a fire swept through a three-story apartment building in Oakland Thursday evening, the fire department says.
Details about BART's Tuesday fire emerge at board meeting
The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain.
The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain.
$100 million raised to revitalize East Oakland
Rise East Oakland has secured $100 million to help revitalize East Oakland.
Rise East Oakland has secured $100 million to help revitalize East Oakland.
Oakland shooting and standoff ends with suspect's arrest
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
Crews battle wind-driven Midway Fire near Tracy
A wind-driven vegetation fire sparked in a rural part of Alameda County on Thursday afternoon.
A wind-driven vegetation fire sparked in a rural part of Alameda County on Thursday afternoon.
2 arrested after Mexican restaurant burglary in San Leandro
Two people were taken into custody in connection with a burglary at Mexican restaurant La Pinata in San Leandro, after the owner said at least four people tried to break in.
Two people were taken into custody in connection with a burglary at Mexican restaurant La Pinata in San Leandro, after the owner said at least four people tried to break in.
Oakland school board reverses afterschool cuts, after massive backlash
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.
Public outrage appeared to motivate members of the Oakland Unified School Board, as they voted overwhelmingly at a special meeting Wednesday night to reverse sweeping cuts to afterschool, before-school and summer programs.
Cyclists honor lives lost in the East Bay’s Ride of Silence
Cyclists gathered in Alameda for the annual Ride of Silence, a global event honoring those injured or killed while biking.
Cyclists gathered in Alameda for the annual Ride of Silence, a global event honoring those injured or killed while biking.
UCSF study finds link between pre-teens' social media use and depression symptoms
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.
BART's Green Line still out of service
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
BART restored service to all of its 50 stations on Wednesday morning, but the Green Line is still out of service. Long-term repairs will go into the weekend.
Car gets stuck underneath big rig in Fremont
A car got stuck undernear the cargo portion of a big rig on Wednesday, shutting down a portion of Fremont Boulevard.
A car got stuck undernear the cargo portion of a big rig on Wednesday, shutting down a portion of Fremont Boulevard.
2-year-old abducted girl safely found in Oakland; 3 relatives in custody
A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.
A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.
Oakland business owners meet with police chief, DA to push for solutions
In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.
In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.
Coast Guard relieves Bay Area commander due to 'loss of confidence'
The U.S. Coast Guard relieved a commander of duty at a Bay Area base on Tuesday due to “loss of confidence.”
The U.S. Coast Guard relieved a commander of duty at a Bay Area base on Tuesday due to “loss of confidence.”