Firefighters respond to a gas leak in Oakland, buildings evacuated
The Oakland Fire Department is responding to what they call a compressed natural gas leak at a gas station in the Jack London Square area.
San Francisco is on track to have lowest homicide rate in 60 years
San Francisco is on track to have the lowest homicide rate in 60 years, according to the police department and mayor's office.
Strong winds whip through Bay Area, spark fire in Malibu
Whipping winds raced through California late Monday night, causing trees to fall and fires to ignite throughout the state.
Who is Royl Roberts? Timeline for selecting interim Alameda County DA
Following the recall of progressive Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, her next-in-line, Royl Roberts, was handed the torch to keep the office running. He said he has no desire to run for the actual position in two years.
Former Oakland City Council staffer Renia Webb to run in mayoral election
Renia Webb, a former staffer for ousted Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, has filed papers with the city about her intention to run in the election to replace her.
Oakland facing $129M budget deficit, leaders consider budget cuts
Oakland's city council is set to discuss budget cuts Monday as the city faces a $129-million budget deficit.
Berkeley seeks feedback on tsunami warning and evacuation order
Many are still talking about Thursday's large earthquake in Northern California and subsequent tsunami warning in the Bay Area. Now the city of Berkeley wants feedback on its evacuation order.
Oakland budget crisis could mean cuts to police overtime and fire services
Oakland's city administrator released a report Friday, detailing how the city can address the dire $129-million dollar deficit by the end of the fiscal year in June 2025.
BART considering name change for Oakland's Lake Merritt station
Lake Merritt's BART Station may not be called that for much longer, as a proposal has been made to change the name to "Oakland Chinatown."
Police find body wrapped in plastic along West Oakland street
Police responded to 24th and Campbell streets in Oakland Thursday morning after they received a report of a body found wrapped in a plastic garbage bag.
Walgreens stores in Oakland, Richmond closing
This fall, Walgreens announced it was closing 1,200 stores nationwide, and now, individual stores are reporting that they're closing their doors, including two in Oakland.
Piedmont holds holiday light celebration despite grieving 3 college student deaths
As community members were still grieving the loss of three 2023 Piedmont High graduates dying in a Cybertruck crash last week, the small city gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the winter holidays with the lighting of a Christmas tree and menorah.
Here's what's next after recalls of Oakland mayor, Alameda County DA
The timeline is getting clearer for two East Bay elected leaders who were recalled, and now need to be replaced.
Timeline: Oakland will see 4 mayors over next 4 months
Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas laid out the timeline for who will be mayor in the wake of a recall and her own move to the board of supervisors.
Emeryville councilman censured; testy exchange at meeting
In a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, Emeryville city councilmembers approved a resolution censuring Councilman Kalimah Priforce, who has been accused of violating various city ethics codes.
Experienced Livermore hiker, 2 others, missing in New Zealand
An experienced mountain climber from Livermore is among three people who are missing in New Zealand while trying to climb that country's highest mountain.
Oakland crime continues to drop, chief finishes training
New numbers from the Oakland Police Department show the city is on track to end the year with a drop in crime compared to last year.
East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon: Working with a Republican-controlled Congress
Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.
Raiders training facility sale falls through; Oakland Roots need practice space
The expected sale of the former Raiders training facility in Alameda fell through and that could leave the Oakland Roots without a place to practice.
Piedmont students killed in fiery Cybertruck crash: What we know
Over the weekend, the city of Piedmont released the names and brief statements from the families of three 2023 Piedmont High School graduates who died in a fiery Cybertruck crash on the day before Thanksgiving.