Hate crime charge filed against Fremont driver

A man was charged with a hate crime after he allegedly pointed a replica gun while shouting racial slurs at a man on a freeway, officials said. 

Woman held in boyfriend's fatal stabbing she blamed on home invaders, cops say

Police have arrested the 27-year-old girlfriend of a man killed in Pleasanton last year, saying she lied about the circumstances surrounding her boyfriend's death. 

2-alarm Oakland fire at multi-story residential building

Firefighters were called out to a two-alarm fire on Thursday morning at a multi-story residential building in Oakland.

Charges vs. Alameda police in Mario Gonzalez death filed on time: DA

Prosecutors who charged three Alameda officers with the involuntary death of Mario Gonzalez three years ago argued in court papers that the case should not be dismissed, even though the police attorneys say they missed a key deadline and didn't file all the proper paperwork.

Supervisors approve civilian oversight over Alameda County Sheriff

After four years of discussion and delays, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to give unprecedented civilian oversight over the sheriff's office.

Oakland armed robberies: Police share suspect vehicle photo

The Oakland Police Department on Tuesday shared a photo of a car they believe is connected to two armed robberies. 

San Francisco wants Oakland airport to stop using its new name now

San Francisco's city attorney filed a preliminary injunction in federal court on Tuesday asking a judge to tell the Oakland airport to immediately stop using its new name, claiming it violates a trademark infringement. 

CHP arrests more than 300 in Oakland in 2 months: Newsom

The California Highway Patrol has made 329 arrests, recovered 606 stolen vehicles and seized 35 firearms in two months, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday.

BART's Transbay Tube celebrates 50th anniversary, earthquake retrofit complete

The BART Transbay Tunnel celebrated its 50th birthday on Monday with a very special announcement about its resilience to mega earthquakes going forward far, far into the future.  The 50-old infrastructure is now fully ready for the next half-century, perhaps the next millennium.

Teen dies in I-580 Hayward crash, rolls down embankment

A young woman died after her Nissan rolled down a 60-foot embankment in Hayward on Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Suspects use blow torch to steal lottery tickets at Oakland market

In a brazen burglary, two suspects used a blow torch to steal lottery scratchers at a local market in Oakland Friday morning. 

Alameda Comedy Club to close

It will soon be the final curtain for the Alameda Comedy Club, as the company plans to close by the end of the year.

Vigil held for beloved Fremont teen killed in motorcycle crash

A crowd gathered in Fremont Sunday evening to remember an 18-year-old Fremont high school student, hit and killed while riding his motorcycle this week. 

Tech Exchange sale helps students and families afford computers

People lined up outside the Tech Exchange in East Oakland on Friday, hoping to buy a computer on sale for 50% off, as part of the non-profit's back-to-school sale at its tech hub on International Boulevard.

BART equipment problem on track shuts down service between Hayward, Fremont stations

BART service has been stopped for hours Friday afternoon between the Hayward and Fremont stations in the East Bay because of an equipment problem on the tracks.

OPD makes human trafficking arrests

The Oakland Police Department has made a series of human trafficking arrests.

Teens voting? They can in Oakland and Berkeley

A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.

Pamela Price accused of threatening employees amid recall campaign

Employees at the Alameda County District Attorney's Office accuse District Attorney Pamela Price of making criminal threats and intimidating them for their participation in the recall campaign against her.