Man shot and robbed while walking in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood

A man was hospitalized with serious injuries on Wednesday after being shot and robbed while walking in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood.

Oakland soul food spot tops Food & Wine's best U.S. restaurants list

An East Bay soul food restaurant is doing its part in helping put Oakland on the map as food destination. Food & Wine magazine is taking notice of Burdell.

Pleasanton man admits to killing mother, turns himself in, police say

A Pleasanton man is being held for homicide after he entered a police station and admitted to killing his mother, authorities shared Wednesday. 

5 new meerkats born at Oakland Zoo

Sandy, a meerkat at the Oakland Zoo, recently gave birth to five pups, the zoo shared.

Alameda Board of Supervisors offer rent to former racetrack employees

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to pay the rents of multiple families with children living at the RV Park at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.

Oakland youth center founded by NFL player at risk of cutting programming after city funding cuts

A nonprofit organization that supports youth in West Oakland is set to lose its city funding this year, after the City of Oakland made big cuts for several nonprofits due to budget constraints. 

DA charges suspect with with felony assault on Oakland police officer

The Alameda County District Attorney has filed felony charges against a man accused of  attacking an Oakland police officer over the weekend. 

'Battle of the Bay 2.0': Ballers to face Giants in San Jose

It's called the “Battle of the Bay 2.0." The Oakland Ballers and the San Jose Giants are set to face off on Wednesday as they reimagine a beloved Bay Area baseball tradition.

Oakland to begin clearing Lake Merritt encampments

This week, the city of Oakland will begin clearing encampments around Lake Merritt as part of efforts to beautify the area. People living in tents have been given notice to move.

Family, friends mourn slain Oakland teen at emotional memorial service

Dozens gathered Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Parish in Oakland to honor the life of 15-year-old Derbing Alvarado, a teenager shot and killed earlier this month while walking to soccer practice.

East Bay’s Myanmar community raises funds for earthquake relief

In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the East Bay’s Myanmar community is rallying together to send money and supplies to those in need.

Renewed efforts in 2003 East Bay cold case homicide

Authorities are bringing renewed attention to a 2003 homicide in San Lorenzo that has since gone cold.

Oakland officer hospitalized following 'unprovoked' attack

An Oakland police officer was hospitalized following what officers said was an unprovoked attack Friday afternoon.

Livermore man arrested for comic shop burglary, stolen Legos case

A Livermore man was arrested in connection to a comic shop burglary and stolen Lego's found at his home, sheriff's officials say.

Matt Mahan endorses Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor

Former Oakland Councilman Loren Taylor's bid to become the city's next mayor received an unexpected endorsement from the South Bay.

Alameda County supervisor says he doesn't want Wellpath to continue serving Santa Rita Jail

A community group presented an idea to some Alameda County supervisors on Thursday to end a contract with a private healthcare company that provides service to Santa Rita Jail and provide that service through Alameda County instead. 

Women's History Month: Cynthia Mackey
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This Women's History Month, we're honoring amazing people around the Bay Area.