Ex-Alameda deputy can no longer work as California officer after Santa Rita Jail feces attack
A former Alameda County sheriff's deputy was put on California's police officer decertification list after she was convicted of orchestrating a feces-throwing attack against a man incarcerated at Santa Rita Jail. She's one of nearly 400 officers on the POST list.
100 units of affordable housing being built in Oakland's Chinatown
A total of 100 affordable housing now being built in Oakland's Chinatown.
2 arrested in 2023 San Leandro homicide
Two people with outstanding warrants relating to a June 2023 homicide in San Leandro were arrested Wednesday by BART police.
Bay Area city ranked no. 1 for best food in the US
Beating out Chicago's deep-dish scene or Philly cheesesteaks is the culinary culture in Oakland.
Berkeley officer injured, 2 arrested in stolen car chase
A Berkeley police officer was injured after a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
Oakland football fight prompts punishment, canceled homecoming games
A fight between football players from two Oakland high school teams has led to punishments that include game suspensions and canceled homecoming games.
Oakland renews ShotSpotter gunshot detection system contract
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday renewed the contract for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.
Top contenders in Fremont mayoral race trade jabs as contest tightens
Accusations and assertions are flying fast and thick in an East Bay mayoral race and with three weeks to go, the field is tightening.
Mudslinging in Fremont mayor's race intensifies ahead of Election Day
The two top contenders in the race for mayor in Fremont have been trading political attacks. This, as a third candidate, on Tuesday, canvassed neighborhoods in hopes voters, turned off by mudslinging, will turn to him instead.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks out against recall as critics interrupt her rally
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fought back Tuesday against those calling for her ouster, even while being interrupted by a small but vocal group of protesters in the city's Chinatown.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivers State of the City address
The address comes as Thao faces a recall effort in the November election.
Oakland meeting about Coliseum sale, possible budget cuts canceled at last minute
Oakland city leaders were supposed to meet on Tuesday morning to discuss the Coliseum sale and whether the city will have to make steep budget cuts because of it, but the meeting was canceled at the last minute.
Tesla driver dies after crashing into Fremont apartment complex, sparking fire
The driver of a Tesla died after crashing into an apartment building in Fremont on Monday night, forcing evacuations and sparking a fire, officials say.
Dead body found in Berkeley park
A man was found dead at a park in Berkeley on Monday afternoon, officials say.
Sutter Health's 'Mammo-van' testing patients for breast cancer in East Oakland
A primarily Latino community in East Oakland is getting life-saving treatment through early screening for breast cancer.
East Oakland birthday party shooting leaves 3 hurt
Gunfire broke out at an East Oakland birthday party Saturday night, wounding three, according to police.
Hip-Hop meets History: Mexodus tells untold story of the Underground Railroad on stage
Mexodus is what is described as a live-loop musical about the underground railroad that led south to Mexico. Now on the stage at the Berkeley Repertory Theater, this two-man show incorporates instruments, hip-hop, and storytelling meant to draw in the audience to a part of American history.
Triple-shooting on Oakland street, police say
Oakland police are investigating after three people were shot in the same area Saturday night.
13-year-old girl missing out of Berkeley
Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old from Berkeley.