Oakland man faces murder in killing of wife on I-580
An Oakland man was charged Monday in the 2023 killing of his wife on Interstate 580 after he was arrested nearly two years later at a casino.
Oakland leaders appoint Kevin Jenkins as interim mayor ahead of special election
Jenkins was born and raised in East Oakland. He is the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees, a graduate of Oakland High School and was first elected to the council in 2022.
Oakland's Zendaya is engaged to Tom Holland: report
Oakland native and Hollywood superstar Zendaya is reportedly engaged to Spider-Man star Tom Holland.
Oakland could soon have 7 fire stations closed
Two Oakland fire stations will close on Monday in an effort to help balance the city’s budget.
Teen killed after car crashes into tree in East Bay
A 17-year-old has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree near Dublin, the California Highway Patrol reported Sunday.
Police shoots allegedly armed suspect, standoff ensues in Oakland apt.
It was a chaotic start in Oakland Saturday morning when police shot a man, who eventually barricaded himself in an apartment before his surrender, authorities said.
Spider monkey rescued from alleged DUI driver being treated at Oakland Zoo
This young, malnourished, and endangered spider money is under the care of the veterinary team at the Oakland Zoo, but the six-month-old?s road to Oakland came with some bizarre turns.
Two Oakland fire stations will temporarily close amid city's budget shortfall
"While it will definitely alter our delivery model, we will still show up when you call 9-1-1," the chief said.
Oakland Zoo takes in malnourished spider monkey seized by CHP
A spider monkey seized during a traffic stop on Monday has now landed safely at the Oakland Zoo, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Hateful message written by menorah at Oakland's Lake Merritt
The stand holding a menorah was vandalized on the last night of Hanukkah along Oakland's Lake Merritt with a hateful message.
Apple will pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.
Deadly end to 2024 in Oakland despite overall homicide drop
The last day of 2024 and the first day of the new year were wracked with deadly violence in Oakland despite an overall homicide and crime drop that city leaders had touted the day before. Three were killed on New Year's Eve and two on New Year's Day.
Mother mourns loss of son in West Oakland New Year's Eve shooting
The mother of a man shot and killed as he was headed to work in West Oakland is grieving over her loss - and that of her grandchildren.
Berkeley homeowners get amnesty for unpermitted dwelling units through 2028
If you are a Berkeley homeowner with questions about that backyard shed you rent to college kids, now is the time to legalize it without penalty fees. Beginning this year, and running through Dec. 31, 2028, the city of Berkeley has opened an amnesty program to improve housing safety.
Baby girl born at midnight on New Year's in San Leandro
One of the first babies, if not the first, birthed in the Bay Area is an adorable girl delivered in San Leandro.
New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars
Police in Oakland and Vallejo spent New Year's Eve rushing to sideshows where participants lit off fireworks and set a car on fire.
California task force seizes nearly $23M in illegal cannabis in Oakland
California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce has seized close to $23 million in illicitly cultivated cannabis in East Oakland, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
Oakland Police Commission sustains 1st case of racial profiling
The investigative arm of the Oakland Police Commission has sustained its first case of racial profiling.
NYE 2025: Best New Year's Eve fireworks, family-friendly festivities in the Bay Area
Ring in 2025 with a fantastic pyrotechnics display and other fun, family-friendly activities. We've compiled a list of events for you that are either low-cost or free.
Bay Area bars, restaurants and venues gear up for NYE 2025
The countdown to the famous end-of-year countdown has begun. All across the Bay Area, restaurants, bars, and other venues are gearing up for New Year's Eve.