3-alarm fire displaces 100 Oakland residents
Oakland firefighters battled a 3-alarm blaze in an apartment fire that displaced 100 residents on Bancroft Avenue. Multiple rescues were needed. Some residents suffered injuries but no one died. The building is red-tagged.
Oakland firefighters battled a 3-alarm blaze in an apartment fire that displaced 100 residents on Bancroft Avenue. Multiple rescues were needed. Some residents suffered injuries but no one died. The building is red-tagged.
'Line-of-duty death': Bay Area firefighter, who died by suicide, is honored
Firefighters across the Bay Area and beyond are mourning the loss of one of their own. Firefighter and paramedic Travis Foster took his own life on Saturday. His passing is being recognized as a "line-of-duty death."
Firefighters across the Bay Area and beyond are mourning the loss of one of their own. Firefighter and paramedic Travis Foster took his own life on Saturday. His passing is being recognized as a "line-of-duty death."
Abandoned boats hauled away from Oakland estuary with $3.2M
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said at a news conference that prior cleanups had resulted in arrests, and that a floating meth lab and assault weapons were also found during some of the cleanups.
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said at a news conference that prior cleanups had resulted in arrests, and that a floating meth lab and assault weapons were also found during some of the cleanups.
Alameda County judge pleads for $3M to continue helping out-of-custody defendants
Alameda County Superior Court's presiding judge is pleading with the board of supervisors to continue supporting what he describes as a successful pilot program that supports out-of-custody defendants awaiting trial – a program that the county's chief probation officer now wants to take over.
Alameda County Superior Court's presiding judge is pleading with the board of supervisors to continue supporting what he describes as a successful pilot program that supports out-of-custody defendants awaiting trial – a program that the county's chief probation officer now wants to take over.
List: 'No Kings: Vote Early' rallies happening in October around the Bay Area
'NO KINGS' PROTESTS: Dozens of "No Kings" demonstrations are scheduled across the Bay Area next month ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.
'NO KINGS' PROTESTS: Dozens of "No Kings" demonstrations are scheduled across the Bay Area next month ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know.
Rally against Oakland data centers held, councilmember wants to know more
The advocacy group No Data Center Oakland held a rally in front of Oakland City Hall on Tuesday. Meanwhile, in a hearing inside City Hall, a councilwoman said she wants to see more before the city takes any action, such as imposing a moratorium.
The advocacy group No Data Center Oakland held a rally in front of Oakland City Hall on Tuesday. Meanwhile, in a hearing inside City Hall, a councilwoman said she wants to see more before the city takes any action, such as imposing a moratorium.
14-year-old identified as Union City crash victim
A 14-year-old girl who died in a Union City crash earlier this month has been identified.
A 14-year-old girl who died in a Union City crash earlier this month has been identified.
West Oakland overnight shooting injures one and strikes nearby pre-school window
Oakland police are investigating a late night shooting in West Oakland that left one person hospitalized and sent bullets flying into a nearby pre-school, which was closed for the evening.
Oakland police are investigating a late night shooting in West Oakland that left one person hospitalized and sent bullets flying into a nearby pre-school, which was closed for the evening.
Suspect arrested in attack of woman as she opened West Oakland restaurant
A suspect was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman as she opened a West Oakland restaurant on Monday morning, police said.
A suspect was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman as she opened a West Oakland restaurant on Monday morning, police said.
Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.
Oakland airport ranks low in new passenger satisfaction study
A new survey says Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is improving, but still ranks near the bottom of airports, across the continent. The analytical firm, JD Power, released its 20-26 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Oakland was rated 20 out of 24 airports, in the large airport category. Criteria include passenger surveys, concessions, and designs of terminals.
A new survey says Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is improving, but still ranks near the bottom of airports, across the continent. The analytical firm, JD Power, released its 20-26 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Oakland was rated 20 out of 24 airports, in the large airport category. Criteria include passenger surveys, concessions, and designs of terminals.
Man, 88, dies after crashing into building in Fremont
No one else was inside of the car, and no other injuries were reported in the collision.
No one else was inside of the car, and no other injuries were reported in the collision.
Last call: This historic, pioneering Bay Area brewpub to close its doors after 40 years
A Bay Area institution, celebrated as the oldest continuously operating brewpub in the country, announced on Thursday that it is closing its doors.
A Bay Area institution, celebrated as the oldest continuously operating brewpub in the country, announced on Thursday that it is closing its doors.
This East Bay city ranked as the nation's No. 1 city most vulnerable to cyberattacks
The Bay Area, widely considered the tech capital of the world, is also home to cities that are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, a new analysis found.
The Bay Area, widely considered the tech capital of the world, is also home to cities that are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, a new analysis found.
Lawsuit filed after San Francisco police raid West Oakland’s Black Panther Apartments
A controversial San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex back in May has led to a federal lawsuit against the city of San Francisco.
A controversial San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex back in May has led to a federal lawsuit against the city of San Francisco.
Oakland venue Eli's Mile High Club announces impending closure
One of the East Bay’s long-running independent music venues is set to close its doors for good.
One of the East Bay’s long-running independent music venues is set to close its doors for good.
Oakland man charged with murder after coworker fight over washing machine repairs
An argument with a coworker over washing machine repairs in Oakland ended when the man allegedly punched his coworker, who later died.
An argument with a coworker over washing machine repairs in Oakland ended when the man allegedly punched his coworker, who later died.
Former Hayward cop accused of brothel bribery enters mental health diversion; case on hold
The bribery case against a former Hayward police officer accused of accepting money and free sexual services from an illegal brothel in exchange for protection is on hold.
The bribery case against a former Hayward police officer accused of accepting money and free sexual services from an illegal brothel in exchange for protection is on hold.
How Oakland PD will staff air unit following helicopter pilot indictments
The Oakland Police Department says its helicopter unit is down from five pilots to just three following last week's federal charges against two helicopter pilots and a former FAA inspector. The department says it's now relying more heavily on neighboring law enforcement agencies to help fill the gap. Betty Yu reports.
The Oakland Police Department says its helicopter unit is down from five pilots to just three following last week's federal charges against two helicopter pilots and a former FAA inspector. The department says it's now relying more heavily on neighboring law enforcement agencies to help fill the gap. Betty Yu reports.
Residents displaced after Oakland apartment building fire
A fire at an Oakland apartment building on Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Tuesday left residents unable to return to their homes. The fire began shortly before noon, burning the 4-story building. No one was injured in the blaze, and several pets were rescued, officials said.
A fire at an Oakland apartment building on Martin Luther King Jr. Way on Tuesday left residents unable to return to their homes. The fire began shortly before noon, burning the 4-story building. No one was injured in the blaze, and several pets were rescued, officials said.