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.
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.
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 congresswoman says ICE contractors are knocking on doors
Democratic East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon issued a warning about the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
Democratic East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon issued a warning about the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
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.
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.
Adult dies, minor injured after SUV crashes near Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood
A passenger inside an SUV that crashed into a tree on an Oakland freeway Sunday has died, the California Highway Patrol said.
A passenger inside an SUV that crashed into a tree on an Oakland freeway Sunday has died, the California Highway Patrol said.
Video: Daytime sideshow in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood
Several cars were seen spinning out at a daytime sideshow in Oakland Saturday afternoon.
Several cars were seen spinning out at a daytime sideshow in Oakland Saturday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
This Women's History Month, we're honoring amazing people around the Bay Area.
This Women's History Month, we're honoring amazing people around the Bay Area.
7th Annual Black History Oratorical Festival crowns winners in Berkeley
Students from the Berkeley Unified School District dove into the history of the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday at the seventh annual Black History Oratorical Festival in Berkeley.
Students from the Berkeley Unified School District dove into the history of the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday at the seventh annual Black History Oratorical Festival in Berkeley.
Shuttered horse track at Alameda County Fairgrounds hopes for revival
The racetrack at the Alameda County Fairgrounds has closed, marking the end of at least five generations of horse racing in Pleasanton.
The racetrack at the Alameda County Fairgrounds has closed, marking the end of at least five generations of horse racing in Pleasanton.
Hayward driver charged in fatal crash allegedly closed eyes while speeding
A driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a preschool teaching assistant in Hayward allegedly closed his eyes while speeding with the intent to harm himself, authorities said. Instead, he claimed the life of the 26-year-old.
A driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a preschool teaching assistant in Hayward allegedly closed his eyes while speeding with the intent to harm himself, authorities said. Instead, he claimed the life of the 26-year-old.
Police return stolen specialized chair to disabled Oakland teen
A 17-year-old Oakland boy with muscular dystrophy, who has been stuck inside his home for a week after his specialized chair was stolen from his front yard, will finally be able to leave the house.
A 17-year-old Oakland boy with muscular dystrophy, who has been stuck inside his home for a week after his specialized chair was stolen from his front yard, will finally be able to leave the house.
Major League Cricket bringing world's best players to Oakland Coliseum
Professional cricket is coming to the Oakland Coliseum this June, Bay Area politicians and cricket officials announced on Wednesday, as part of a revitalization of the stadium many had said was "left for dead."
Professional cricket is coming to the Oakland Coliseum this June, Bay Area politicians and cricket officials announced on Wednesday, as part of a revitalization of the stadium many had said was "left for dead."
Boats catch on fire at Alameda marina
A fire broke out at the Alameda marina early Wednesday morning, much of which was caught on a viewer's cell phone.
A fire broke out at the Alameda marina early Wednesday morning, much of which was caught on a viewer's cell phone.
Woman hurt in Oakland crash says officers should not chase traffic violators
A woman who was injured by an alleged drunk driver in East Oakland minutes after a California Highway Patrol pursuit had ended, said law enforcement should not be chasing traffic violators.
A woman who was injured by an alleged drunk driver in East Oakland minutes after a California Highway Patrol pursuit had ended, said law enforcement should not be chasing traffic violators.
Driver plows car into Alameda's The UPS Store, taken to hospital
A driver having a medical emergency plowed their car into The UPS Store in Alameda on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
A driver having a medical emergency plowed their car into The UPS Store in Alameda on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.