San Leandro BART fire halts service at 12 stations south of Lake Merritt
Crews have to replace 500-feet of fiber optic and 700-feet of train control.
Crews have to replace 500-feet of fiber optic and 700-feet of train control.
This Northern California city is the top U.S. destination among homebuyers looking to relocate
New figures show that nationwide, Northern California was home to the most searched-for city among homebuyers looking to relocate, while San Francisco was among the top metro areas where homebuyers searched to move from.
New figures show that nationwide, Northern California was home to the most searched-for city among homebuyers looking to relocate, while San Francisco was among the top metro areas where homebuyers searched to move from.
Oakland Unified school board to vote on reversing its decision to cut afterschool programs
The Oakland Unified School District board is set to vote Wednesday on reversing a controversial decision to cut funding to afterschool programs by up to 80%.
The Oakland Unified School District board is set to vote Wednesday on reversing a controversial decision to cut funding to afterschool programs by up to 80%.
Racist prom proposal at Alameda High
A prom proposal at Alameda High School is under investigation after a student is said to have created and used a sign that featured racist language and made references to racist institutions.
A prom proposal at Alameda High School is under investigation after a student is said to have created and used a sign that featured racist language and made references to racist institutions.
Alameda apartment fire displaces many elderly
A small fire triggered the sprinkler system inside an apartment complex in Alameda, forcing people – many of them elderly – to find somewhere else to stay.
A small fire triggered the sprinkler system inside an apartment complex in Alameda, forcing people – many of them elderly – to find somewhere else to stay.
Barbara Lee sworn in as 52nd mayor of Oakland, which faces $270M budget deficit
Oakland's new mayor, Barbara Lee, was sworn in on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall as the city's 52nd mayor.
Oakland's new mayor, Barbara Lee, was sworn in on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall as the city's 52nd mayor.
Alameda County announces new diaper bank program
Alameda County announced a new diaper bank program that will distribute more than 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes for free to families in need.
Alameda County announced a new diaper bank program that will distribute more than 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes for free to families in need.
Child on bicycle hit by car and injured in Oakland
A child who was on their bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Oakland on Monday, fire department officials say.
A child who was on their bicycle was struck by a vehicle in Oakland on Monday, fire department officials say.
Loaded shotgun found by CHP after Oakland pursuit
The California Highway Patrol in Oakland recovered a loaded shotgun after a pursuit involving a car in Oakland on Friday.
The California Highway Patrol in Oakland recovered a loaded shotgun after a pursuit involving a car in Oakland on Friday.
Alameda County announces diaper bank program for families in need
The Institute for Research on Poverty says diapers cost a family around $100 per month, per child, and one in three parents are facing diaper scarcity.
The Institute for Research on Poverty says diapers cost a family around $100 per month, per child, and one in three parents are facing diaper scarcity.
Alameda County announces new diaper bank program
Alameda County announced a new diaper bank program that will distribute more than 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes for free to families in need.
Alameda County announced a new diaper bank program that will distribute more than 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes for free to families in need.
Oakland triplets graduate together, pursue same career at same company
As graduation season sweeps across the Bay Area, one Oakland family is celebrating a remarkable achievement.
As graduation season sweeps across the Bay Area, one Oakland family is celebrating a remarkable achievement.
Multi-car crash expected to close roads for hours: Union City police
A multi-car crash was reported in Union City Friday night, and authorities are asking the public to avoid the area as they expect the roads to be shut down for the next few hours.
A multi-car crash was reported in Union City Friday night, and authorities are asking the public to avoid the area as they expect the roads to be shut down for the next few hours.
Oakland Fire to operate all fire stations for first time in 20 years
For the first time in more than two decades, every firehouse in Oakland will be open, making sure every corner of the city is fully covered in time for the start of wildfire season.
For the first time in more than two decades, every firehouse in Oakland will be open, making sure every corner of the city is fully covered in time for the start of wildfire season.
Man stabbed in head after Berkeley road rage incident
A man was stabbed on the side of his head following a road rage incident in Berkeley Thursday afternoon, police said.
A man was stabbed on the side of his head following a road rage incident in Berkeley Thursday afternoon, police said.
9th Circuit: Oakland police can be held responsible for injuring bystanders in reckless pursuits
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that Oakland police can be held responsible when bystanders are injured, or killed, during reckless pursuits.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that Oakland police can be held responsible when bystanders are injured, or killed, during reckless pursuits.
Surf’s up in the East Bay? Alameda developer proposes surf park
Surfing is typically associated with coastal towns like Santa Cruz or Pacifica, but a new proposal could bring the sport to the East Bay.
Surfing is typically associated with coastal towns like Santa Cruz or Pacifica, but a new proposal could bring the sport to the East Bay.
Fire sparks at East 12th Street encampment in East Oakland, after city sweeps the area
A fire sparked in the rubble of the East 12th Street homeless encampment in East Oakland on Tuesday, after crews from the city worked to dismantle it.
A fire sparked in the rubble of the East 12th Street homeless encampment in East Oakland on Tuesday, after crews from the city worked to dismantle it.
Rally against cuts to Oakland afterschool programs
Oakland parents, students, and service providers rallied on Wednesday to protest school board cuts to after-school programs that could affect 1,600 students.
Oakland parents, students, and service providers rallied on Wednesday to protest school board cuts to after-school programs that could affect 1,600 students.
Fights, feces, needles plague Berkeley homeless encampment; neighbors concerned
Residents in a Berkeley neighborhood are concerned with a growing homeless encampment at Ohlone Park and the problems associated with it.
Residents in a Berkeley neighborhood are concerned with a growing homeless encampment at Ohlone Park and the problems associated with it.