Pleasanton graduate flourishes, surviving rare genetic disease
Roman Perkins of Pleasanton wasn't expected to survive. But he has beaten the odds over and over again.
Berkeley police warn purse snatchings at the pump
Berkeley police are urging people to be extra vigilant after five purse snatchings and one attempt since last Friday.
Women getting robbed at gas pumps: Berkeley police
Berkeley police say there have been several incidents where thieves drive up and steal a purse or bag from a car while a woman pumps gas.
East Bay rock band's van stolen in Oakland loaded with equipment
An East Bay rock band’s music is on pause after their tour van was stolen in Oakland.
Oakland Ballers sell out home opener
The Oakland Ballers, The Town’s newest professional baseball team, announced that tickets to its upcoming home opener have sold out, with a capacity crowd of 4,000 expected at newly refurbished Raimondi Park.
Oakland police investigate shooting death, car crash
Oakland police are investigating a deadly shooting and crash late Monday night.
Woman arrested after Emeryville Chik-fil-A stabbing
Emeryville police have arrested a woman who allegedly stabbed a man in the neck outside a Chik-fil-A.
Final goodbye to Oakland's Lakeshore Café
Memorial Day was the last day for people to eat at the Lakeshore Café in Oakland.
San Francisco fashion designer Colleen Quen showcases heritage in her couture
Couture fashion designer Colleen Quen said participating in the Union Square in Bloom fashion show was an awakening. She showcased iconic gowns from her expansive career in San Francisco, and debuted a special gown that represents the city.
Alameda County supervisors consider oversight over sheriff's office
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is set to consider whether to place unprecedented civilian oversight over the sheriff's office.
Oakland's old Economy Lumber warehouse destroyed in fire
Firefighters in Oakland on Sunday raced to put out a four-alarm fire at an old wooden Economy Lumber warehouse.
Oakland mayor's budget would use Coliseum sale to avoid layoffs
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is proposing to tackle the city's historically large budget deficit without laying off any city employees by implementing a hiring freeze, reorganizing some city departments and leveraging some new revenue sources.
Jenny Lin's parents cope with pain 30 years after girl's unsolved homicide
The search for justice in a decades-long homicide case continues. The family of Jenny Lin, the 14-year-old girl who was killed in her Castro Valley home nearly 30 years ago on May 27, 1994, gathered for a memorial service.
East Oakland high school leads way in preparing students for college
This year, 97% of Oakland Unity's college-bound students are the first in their family to head to college.
Backers of Oakland mayoral recall effort collect 30K signatures
Supporters of the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said they have collected more than 30,000 signatures on their way to getting the question placed on the November ballot.
1 arrested in Oakland Skyline High graduation shooting after fight
Oakland police on Friday arrested one person following a fight and a shooting after Skyline High School's graduation, where three people were injured.
Underwater Alameda property selling for $400K
There's a property near good schools and a community center in Alameda that's being listed for $400,000. But there's a catch.
Oakland woman found after surviving 3 days in Mendocino County wilderness
An Oakland woman who was reported missing after she failed to return from her walk Mendocino County has been found.
2 injured in Skyline High School shooting
The sound of bullets pierced the air at what should have been a momentous occasion at Skyline High School’s graduation Thursday evening, sending students and their families running for cover up in Oakland’s hills.
Pleasanton mobile home park fire: Husband dies, wife escapes
A husband died as a result of a deadly fire at a mobile home in Pleasanton, but his wife was able to escape, firefighters and neighbors said.