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
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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Oakland issued $1.3M in illegal dumping citations - and collected hardly anything

Piles of trash, box spring mattresses, old blenders and other garbage are common sights around Oakland, as the issue of illegal dumping has perplexed the city for years. But a KTVU inquiry and investigation into using cameras and issuing citations shows that many of these efforts have been underwhelming and inefficient.

Oakland sees 34% drop in homicides, shootings in 2024

Oakland will finish 2024 with a 34% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings, according to city data championed by the nonprofit group, Faith in Action East Bay.

Four Oakland gas stations robbed in early morning hours

A string of robberies at gas stations across Oakland early Sunday morning left station clerks scrambling to clean up the damage.

East Bay Habitat for Humanity CEO reflects on President Jimmy Carter's humanitarian legacy

In 2013, President Carter and his late wife Roslyn headed to the East Bay to help build homes for people in need. Janice Jensen was there during that trip, and she remembered his legacy fondly.

Oakland donut shop struggles to find eggs amid bird flu shortage

As suppliers navigating the bird flu crisis have cracked down on how many eggs you can buy, small businesses like Donut Savant in Oakland are feeling the bite of higher egg prices.