5 new meerkats born at Oakland Zoo
Sandy, a meerkat at the Oakland Zoo, recently gave birth to five pups, the zoo shared.
Alameda Board of Supervisors offer rent to former racetrack employees
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to pay the rents of multiple families with children living at the RV Park at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Oakland youth center founded by NFL player at risk of cutting programming after city funding cuts
A nonprofit organization that supports youth in West Oakland is set to lose its city funding this year, after the City of Oakland made big cuts for several nonprofits due to budget constraints.
DA charges suspect with with felony assault on Oakland police officer
The Alameda County District Attorney has filed felony charges against a man accused of attacking an Oakland police officer over the weekend.
'Battle of the Bay 2.0': Ballers to face Giants in San Jose
It's called the “Battle of the Bay 2.0." The Oakland Ballers and the San Jose Giants are set to face off on Wednesday as they reimagine a beloved Bay Area baseball tradition.
Oakland to begin clearing Lake Merritt encampments
This week, the city of Oakland will begin clearing encampments around Lake Merritt as part of efforts to beautify the area. People living in tents have been given notice to move.
Family, friends mourn slain Oakland teen at emotional memorial service
Dozens gathered Monday evening at St. Elizabeth Parish in Oakland to honor the life of 15-year-old Derbing Alvarado, a teenager shot and killed earlier this month while walking to soccer practice.
East Bay congresswoman says ICE contractors are knocking on doors
Democratic East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon issued a warning about the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
East Bay’s Myanmar community raises funds for earthquake relief
In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the East Bay’s Myanmar community is rallying together to send money and supplies to those in need.
Adult dies, minor injured after SUV crashes near Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood
A passenger inside an SUV that crashed into a tree on an Oakland freeway Sunday has died, the California Highway Patrol said.
Video: Daytime sideshow in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood
Several cars were seen spinning out at a daytime sideshow in Oakland Saturday afternoon.
Renewed efforts in 2003 East Bay cold case homicide
Authorities are bringing renewed attention to a 2003 homicide in San Lorenzo that has since gone cold.
Oakland officer hospitalized following 'unprovoked' attack
An Oakland police officer was hospitalized following what officers said was an unprovoked attack Friday afternoon.
Livermore man arrested for comic shop burglary, stolen Legos case
A Livermore man was arrested in connection to a comic shop burglary and stolen Lego's found at his home, sheriff's officials say.
Matt Mahan endorses Oakland mayoral candidate Loren Taylor
Former Oakland Councilman Loren Taylor's bid to become the city's next mayor received an unexpected endorsement from the South Bay.
Alameda County supervisor says he doesn't want Wellpath to continue serving Santa Rita Jail
A community group presented an idea to some Alameda County supervisors on Thursday to end a contract with a private healthcare company that provides service to Santa Rita Jail and provide that service through Alameda County instead.
Women's History Month: Cynthia Mackey
This Women's History Month, we're honoring amazing people around the Bay Area.
7th Annual Black History Oratorical Festival crowns winners in Berkeley
Students from the Berkeley Unified School District dove into the history of the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday at the seventh annual Black History Oratorical Festival in Berkeley.
Shuttered horse track at Alameda County Fairgrounds hopes for revival
The racetrack at the Alameda County Fairgrounds has closed, marking the end of at least five generations of horse racing in Pleasanton.
Hayward driver charged in fatal crash allegedly closed eyes while speeding
A driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a preschool teaching assistant in Hayward allegedly closed his eyes while speeding with the intent to harm himself, authorities said. Instead, he claimed the life of the 26-year-old.