Alameda County Fairgrounds closing its stables

The Alameda County Fairgrounds is set to close its stables and horse training facility after midnight on Tuesday.

Oakland mom seeks help after her disabled son’s specialized chair was stolen

The mother of a teenage boy, with muscular dystrophy, said her son hasn’t been able to leave their Oakland home for almost a week since a specialized chair, critical to his mobility, was stolen from their front yard.

Oakland teen charged in killing of 15-year-old during alleged robbery

A 15-year-old boy fatally shot during an alleged robbery in East Oakland while on his way to soccer practice did not know his alleged killer, authorities said.

Oakland Marathon draws a record 10,000 runners

The marathon came off without a hitch: a record ten thousand strong, a color wheel of humanity, from here, near, far and wide.

Racist graffiti discovered at San Leandro elementary school

Authorities are investigating an act of vandalism that occurred on Friday at a San Leandro elementary school and in the neighborhood.

Oakland recording studio owner creates safe place for female and LGBTQ+ artists

Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.

Burglars ram gas station in Oakland's Rockridge to steal safe

Surveillance video shows burglars repeatedly backing a Lexus SUV into a Shell gas station in Oakland's Rockridge District before dawn Friday.

Oakland driver flees CHP, later crashes into car with kids inside

Police are investigating a crash in Oakland that seriously injured two children and an adult after the driver earlier took off from California Highway Patrol officers.

Days left until Newark Macy's store closes doors for good

A slow stream of loyal Macy's customers made their way inside the store at NewPark Mall on Thursday to see what deals could be had days before the retail giant closed the door permanently.

This East Bay city ranked worst in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers

An East Bay city ranked the worst out of 150 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers. High monthly mortgage payments and high crime rates landed it at the bottom. It was one of several Bay Area cities among the worst in the U.S.

New Hollywood-produced movie puts Oakland on the big screen

A new Hollywood-produced movie puts Oakland on the big screen. On Wednesday night, the star-studded cast of "Freaky Tales" walked the red carpet at the special screening held at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland. The film was described as being a love letter to the East Bay city and a celebration of its culture.

Oakland mother channels grief over son's slaying into helping others

After 18-year-old Khadafy Washington was fatally shot in Oakland, his mother was awash in grief. She has since channeled her emotions into action, embarking on what would become a decades-long effort to help others navigate the aftermath of violence.

Fremont city council amends controversial homeless bill

A controversial city law, which banned "aiding and abetting" homeless residents, has been amended to remove that language after advocates and residents criticized it for being too vague.

Friends say Oakland 15-year-old killed en route to soccer practice in attempted robbery

Family and friends held a vigil in East Oakland on Wednesday for a 15-year-old boy who was killed on his way to soccer practice earlier this week during what appears to be an attempted robbery.