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.
Minor arrested in Oakland carjacking
A minor has been arrested in connection with an Oakland carjacking, police said.
A minor has been arrested in connection with an Oakland carjacking, police said.
Popular Fruitvale restaurant owner killed 14 years ago; no arrests made
Sadness and frustration: those were the emotions felt at a prayer service on Tuesday evening for a popular restaurant owner who also served as a community leader.
Sadness and frustration: those were the emotions felt at a prayer service on Tuesday evening for a popular restaurant owner who also served as a community leader.
Celebrity chef, others at Oakland Hills food event, invest in private security
Taste of Montclair Village, a food event in the Oakland Hills, is seeing increased security measures after a recent shooting robbery rattled the community.
Taste of Montclair Village, a food event in the Oakland Hills, is seeing increased security measures after a recent shooting robbery rattled the community.
Rare whale spotted in Emeryville humanely euthanized
A beached whale captured the attention of onlookers in Emeryville on Tuesday.
A beached whale captured the attention of onlookers in Emeryville on Tuesday.
Oakland may not know who the mayor is for a while after the special election
Oakland residents may not know immediately who will be leading their city following the special April 15 special mayoral election.
Oakland residents may not know immediately who will be leading their city following the special April 15 special mayoral election.
Fremont district looks to avoid teacher strike
Closed-door negotiations between the Fremont school district and its teachers’ union are underway this week, as a potential strike looms ahead.
Closed-door negotiations between the Fremont school district and its teachers’ union are underway this week, as a potential strike looms ahead.
Person asleep in car stabbed near Oakland's Lake Merritt
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
Police are investigating after someone was stabbed while sleeping inside a car a few blocks from Oakland's Lake Merritt over the weekend.
This new Bay Area homebuyer program will offer up to $200,000 toward your down payment
Looking to buy a home in the Bay Area? A new down payment assistance program may make homeownership a little easier.
Looking to buy a home in the Bay Area? A new down payment assistance program may make homeownership a little easier.