These Bay Area cities just made high profile list of top 10 best cities to visit
Two Bay Area cities have been identified as being among the best U.S. cities to visit by Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Suspect in custody after exchange of gunfire with Hayward police officers
A suspect was injured in an exchange of gunfire with officers from the Hayward Police Department on Wednesday, police say. Now he's been charged with multiple counts of murder.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee highlights early wins in first state of the city address
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night, just 140 days after taking office.
Person found fatally shot at East Oakland park
A person was found shot to death early Monday at Arroyo Viejo Park in East Oakland, near Olive and Richie streets.
Man charged with murder for killing teen suspected of car break-in in West Oakland
KTVU has learned new details about a homicide in West Oakland where a teenage boy was killed in front of the suspect's home. The suspect's parents said it was self-defense against people who were breaking into cars and had fired shots that struck their home and a vehicle. But the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has charged Dante Floyd with murder.
PG&E faces frustrated Pleasanton residents, shares plans to curb outages
After months of unexpected outages, Pleasanton residents voiced their concerns at a PG&E meeting, where the utility outlined ongoing upgrade plans.
Oakland man charged in shooting death of 17-year-old boy
An Oakland man has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy, authorities said. The suspect reportedly told police he saw the victim and another person trying to steal a car.
Samuel Merritt University to open $240M downtown Oakland campus
The university hopes the new campus will help with the Bay Area's “critical shortage" of healthcare workers.
Victory parade celebrates Oakland Ballers' championship win, city's first baseball title since 1989
In Oakland, baseball fans lined the streets to celebrate the city's first baseball title in more than 35 years.
Judge halts Trump troop deployment in Portland amid backlash from governors
A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, citing a lack of evidence of significant unrest.
Black Cowboy Parade brings history to life in West Oakland
DeFremery Park in West Oakland transformed into the Wild Wild West on Saturday.
Downtown Oakland business owners react to Pro-Palestinian protest
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
Victims' families sue Tesla over deadly Piedmont Cybertruck crash, blaming defective door handles
The families of two young adults who died in a 2024 crash and fire are taking Tesla to court. The crash involved a Cybertruck in Piedmont in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Eve last year. The lawsuits allege the tricky design of the truck's door handles left the victims trapped inside.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Talented teens team up with Oakland chefs for 'Cuisine + Couture'
Talented teens team up with Oakland chefs for a special "Cuisine + Couture" event to celebrate diversity.
Parents of woman killed in Cybertruck crash allege dangerous door design prevented her escape
The parents of a young Piedmont woman who died in a fiery Tesla Cybertruck crash last year filed an amended wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court, alleging a dangerous door design prevented her from escaping the vehicle.
Oakland's Fruitvale district celebrated for Latino history
Rich with authentic cuisine, lively events, and people from all over the world, the Fruitvale is known as the heart and soul of Oakland’s Latino community.
Oakland to pay bicyclist $7M in record pothole settlement
The city of Oakland is poised to pay bicyclist Ty Whitehead a record $7 million after his wheel struck a pothole on Skyline Boulevard, causing him to be in a coma and suffer a long-term brain injury.
Ebony Alert: Missing Oakland 15-year-old girl
Authorities issued an Ebony Alert on Tuesday for a missing and at-risk 15-year-old girl out of Oakland.
California farmers could fall to tariffs, costing the state's economy
California is golden no more when it comes to China, which is buying fewer agricultural imports from Golden State farmers.