Apple will pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.
The proposed settlement was filed Tuesday in an Oakland federal court.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of the first babies, if not the first, birthed in the Bay Area is an adorable girl delivered in San Leandro.
New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars
Police in Oakland and Vallejo spent New Year's Eve rushing to sideshows where participants lit off fireworks and set a car on fire.
Police in Oakland and Vallejo spent New Year's Eve rushing to sideshows where participants lit off fireworks and set a car on fire.
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.
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.
Oakland Police Commission sustains 1st case of racial profiling
The investigative arm of the Oakland Police Commission has sustained its first case of racial profiling.
The investigative arm of the Oakland Police Commission has sustained its first case of racial profiling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 BART police officers hospitalized after crash at West Oakland station
At least three BART police officers and a civilian were injured and hospitalized Saturday afternoon from a collision at the West Oakland BART Station, according to officials.
At least three BART police officers and a civilian were injured and hospitalized Saturday afternoon from a collision at the West Oakland BART Station, according to officials.
Oakland police investigating deadly shooting
A late-night shooting in an Oakland neighborhood claimed the life of a victim Friday, police said.
A late-night shooting in an Oakland neighborhood claimed the life of a victim Friday, police said.
African elephant who lived at Oakland Zoo for decades has died
A beloved African elephant who spent decades at the Oakland Zoo has died.
A beloved African elephant who spent decades at the Oakland Zoo has died.
Second San Leandro Gamestop rammed with car, burglarized
Police in San Leandro said thieves rammed a vehicle into another Gamestop store Friday, following a similar crime on Christmas Eve at a different Gamestop just three miles away.
Police in San Leandro said thieves rammed a vehicle into another Gamestop store Friday, following a similar crime on Christmas Eve at a different Gamestop just three miles away.
Forge Pizza closes Jack London location after 12 years
A pizzeria along Jack London Square’s waterfront has closed after more than a decade in business in Oakland.
A pizzeria along Jack London Square’s waterfront has closed after more than a decade in business in Oakland.