High heat continues sizzling the Bay Area

Bay Area residents, on Saturday, sought shelter and relief from high heat. As the first week of October came to an end, most endured 100 degree heat.

All Alameda County police unions endorse Pamela Price recall

Less than a week after Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his support for recalling Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, all the county's police unions announced they're also in favor of ousting Price. 

Alameda County fire search, rescue dog dies

The Alameda County Fire Department reported the recent death of their search dog, Gunner.

Car crashes into Berkeley home, minor injuries reported

Two cars collided with each other Friday afternoon in Berkeley, causing one of the cars to strike a nearby home, Berkeley police said.

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Join KTVU and Making Strides Bay Area as we walk to celebrate survivors and thrivers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Latina entrepreneurs meet Jennifer Siebel Newsom on Latina Equal Pay Day

California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom came to Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood to meet with local Latina entrepreneurs and non-profits Thursday for "Latina Equal Pay Day."

Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?

In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.

Person dies after being struck by A.C.E. train near Newark

A person was struck and killed by a train in Newark earlier this week, according to the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.     

New In-N-Out just opened in this Bay Area city

Often described as having a cult following, In-N-Out just opened its newest restaurant here in Bay Area.

Police investigating major injury crash in Fremont

The Fremont Police Department is investigating a major injury crash Thursday morning on Missino Boulevard near Warm Springs Boulevard.  

Fruitvale, Lake Merritt BART stations closed

The Fruitvale and Lake Merritt BART stations closed Wednesday night, with the closure of the Fruitvale Station due to a major medical emergency, the agency first announced at 9:05 p.m.   

Renter 'harassed' during foreclosure dispute, fighting for home

A renter in East Oakland is caught in the middle of a property dispute as two men continue a legal battle over who owns her apartment building. 

Police searching for mom, son duo missing for over a week

Oakland police are asking for the public's help in finding a mother and her 5-year-old son who have been missing for more than a week.   

Berkeley High grads reach $13.5 million settlement in teacher sex abuse case

The Berkeley Unified School District and nine Berkeley High School graduates finalized a $13.5 million settlement on Wednesday, in a civil lawsuit involving sexual harassment and assault complaints against a chemistry teacher and coach.

U.S. Rep. Swalwell backs recall effort against Alameda County DA Pamela Price

East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell formally threw his support Wednesday for the recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, saying she failed the victims of violent crime.

Oakland mayor favors criminal penalties but won't endorse Prop. 36

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she is not endorsing Prop. 36, the statewide ballot measure that would strengthen penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.

San Francisco weather: Many schools don't have air conditioning

In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.

Man in sleeping bag run over by car in Berkeley's Aquatic Park

A man was sleeping in a dirt area near the parking lot of a waste facility in Aquatic Park about 4:30 a.m., when the driver of a car struck him. Police arrested a 40-year-old man on a slew of charges.