Dead Gray Whale spotted off Alameda beach over weekend
Beachgoers in Alameda were met with a sad and unpleasant sight Sunday after a dead Gray Whale was spotted off Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach.
Activist Angela Davis speaks to East Bay high school students on decades of advocacy
Students from two high schools invited well-known Bay Area political activist Angela Davis to speak about her decades of experience fighting against racism and other causes.
Vigil for man who died in Alameda police custody – 3 officers charged by DA
The annual vigil in Alameda took on a different tone Friday, as dozens of people gathered for the third anniversary of the death of Mario Gonzalez in Alameda police custody, just a day after Alameda County prosecutors announced criminal charges against three officers.
3 Alameda officers charged for Mario Gonzalez's in-custody death
Three Alameda police officers face manslaughter charges for the death of Mario Gonzalez who was pinned facedown for more than five minutes while being detained.
Body discovery could bolster San Pablo double-murder case - but where is other victim?
The discovery of one of two bodies in a San Pablo double-murder investigation could change the trajectory of the case, but the location of the remains of the other victims isn't yet known.
Families reunited after Coast Guard Cutter docks at Base Alameda
150 military members were deployed for 100 days on Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf across the Pacific. The crew returned Monday, reuniting with their families after engaging in international relations at sea.
Hundreds take part in all-day Gaza ceasefire walk across East Bay
Hundreds took to the streets in the East Bay on Saturday to march in opposition to Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, and to call for a ceasefire in the region.
Thieves slam into Alameda gas station to steal ATM
A burglar used a truck to crash into the Aisle 1 gas station market and steal an ATM, leaving glass and food items all over the ground.
Simon leads California primary for Barbara Lee congressional seat
Lateefah Simon and Jennifer Tran advanced on Super Tuesday in their bid for U.S. Congress Rep. Barbara Lee's House seat.
$75K in stolen merch seized after disruption of East Bay fencing operation
Organized retail theft is a concern for retailers as it deters customers and results in a loss of inventory.
Driver in DUI killing of ex-KTVU news director sentenced
The man who killed former KTVU News Director Fred Zehnder in a DUI crash has been sentenced to probation.
Motorcyclist on Suzuki dies in Alameda
A motorcyclist riding a Suzuki died Sunday in Alameda.
Oakland sells former Raiders practice facility for $24M
The Oakland City Council unanimously on Tuesday approved the sale of the former Raiders training facility in Alameda for $24 million.
Woman in hospital gown goes missing in Alameda
Police are searching for a woman who went missing in Alameda on Sunday evening, according to the Alameda Police Department.
Alameda police struggles to recruit new officers despite highest-in-nation signing bonus
Alameda Police Department is offering new recruits a $75,000 signing bonus – the highest in the nation – on top of a $113,654 starting salary, which is more than officers make in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Crews rescue man from sinking sailboat in Alameda
Crews in Alameda rescued a man Tuesday night from a sailboat sinking just off the coast.
Alameda father writes children's book as gift to daughter, a nod to their Chinese heritage
A father in Alameda wanted to read stories to his young daughter that reflected their Chinese heritage. When he couldn't find any, he decided to write his own. Kuang Lee said it's important for children to see representation.
Alameda agrees to pay $11M to son of man who died while police restrained him
The city of Alameda on Thursday agreed to pay $11 million to the son of Mario Gonzalez, who died after officers pinned him down and placed him face down on the ground for several minutes.
Judge upholds Alameda's rent control protections for houseboats
A federal judge has affirmed the city of Alameda’s rent control protections for houseboats.
Renowned Alameda artist dies in tragic sequence of events
Nancy Seamons Crookston, a designated Oil Painters of America Master and one of the most widely recognized artists in the nation, died Friday from complications while trying to save her painting arm. She was 74, a week away from her Thanksgiving Day birthday.