Party on: Where to watch the Super Bowl in the Bay Area

Looking for the best Super Bowl LX watch parties in the Bay Area? We've got you covered. Here's where to watch the big game on Sunday,

3 take plea deals in slaying of security guard Kevin Nishita in Oakland

On the eve of their trial, three men charged in the murder of Kevin Nishita have accepted plea deals in the case and will spend decades in prison.

East Bay students walk out to protest immigration enforcement

Students from across the East Bay walked out of class on Wednesday in the latest coordinated "ICE out" protests of federal immigration enforcement.

Alameda County court links defendants with caseworkers to prevent recidivism

The Superior Court of Alameda County this week launched an expanded pretrial services program which means that people who have been charged, but not convicted of a crime, will be connected with caseworkers and direct links to social services. 

Black family sues over 1924 seizure of Piedmont home

Nearly a century after Piedmont's first Black resident was driven from his home through threats, violence and what attorneys now call a fraudulent use of eminent domain, descendants of the family have filed a lawsuit against the city seeking a remedy for the loss of their property and generational wealth.

Super Bowl week fills hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area

As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.

Big rig fire snarls traffic at MacArthur Maze

Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.

Human remains found in East Oakland

Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.

Massive turnout for Emeryville's Tokyo Central

Tokyo Central officially opened its doors at Emeryville’s Bay Street shopping center.

Passenger dies in crash during police pursuit in San Leandro

The front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and another passenger were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Neighbors upset by 24-hour smoke shop still open after Oakland police raid

A 24-hour smoke shop that opened a month ago in the heart of Oakland's Dimond District is unlicensed - and still operational despite a recent police raid.

DA charges 26-year-old with trying to kill SF police officer in Oakland

Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland.

East Bay mourns sudden death of 'local legend' Todd Walker

The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.

Oakland mayor signs executive orders to protect immigrant communities

Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.

Oakland Unified school board weighs cuts to close $50M budget gap

Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap. 

Hundreds of East Bay students walkout over ICE

Students from several high schools across the East Bay walked out of class Wednesday morning to “forcefully express their opposition” to the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

East Bay family of slain 15-year-old wants teen suspect tried as adult

The family of a 15-year-old boy shot and killed nearly two years ago says their pain is being compounded by a recent court ruling. Despite the "heinous" nature of the crime, the suspect—who was 17 at the time of the killing—will be tried as a juvenile, not an adult.

Emeryville protesters pressure Target, Home Depot to challenge ICE

Hundreds of demonstrators marched Tuesday evening in Emeryville to call on major retailers not to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.