Person dies after being struck by A.C.E. train near Newark
A person was struck and killed by a train in Newark earlier this week, according to the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission.
New In-N-Out just opened in this Bay Area city
Often described as having a cult following, In-N-Out just opened its newest restaurant here in Bay Area.
Police investigating major injury crash in Fremont
The Fremont Police Department is investigating a major injury crash Thursday morning on Missino Boulevard near Warm Springs Boulevard.
Fruitvale, Lake Merritt BART stations closed
The Fruitvale and Lake Merritt BART stations closed Wednesday night, with the closure of the Fruitvale Station due to a major medical emergency, the agency first announced at 9:05 p.m.
Renter 'harassed' during foreclosure dispute, fighting for home
A renter in East Oakland is caught in the middle of a property dispute as two men continue a legal battle over who owns her apartment building.
Police searching for mom, son duo missing for over a week
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in finding a mother and her 5-year-old son who have been missing for more than a week.
Berkeley High grads reach $13.5 million settlement in teacher sex abuse case
The Berkeley Unified School District and nine Berkeley High School graduates finalized a $13.5 million settlement on Wednesday, in a civil lawsuit involving sexual harassment and assault complaints against a chemistry teacher and coach.
U.S. Rep. Swalwell backs recall effort against Alameda County DA Pamela Price
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell formally threw his support Wednesday for the recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, saying she failed the victims of violent crime.
Oakland mayor favors criminal penalties but won't endorse Prop. 36
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she is not endorsing Prop. 36, the statewide ballot measure that would strengthen penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.
San Francisco weather: Many schools don't have air conditioning
In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.
Man in sleeping bag run over by car in Berkeley's Aquatic Park
A man was sleeping in a dirt area near the parking lot of a waste facility in Aquatic Park about 4:30 a.m., when the driver of a car struck him. Police arrested a 40-year-old man on a slew of charges.
Oakland Coliseum sale payment dispute triggers concern of public safety cuts
Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.
Temperatures as high as 110 degrees expected in parts of Bay Area Wednesday
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Wednesday night in much of the greater Bay Area because of temperatures that could reach 110 degrees in some inland locations and up to 96 degrees in downtown San Francisco, according to the National Weather Service.
Triple digit temperatures expected in the East Bay with little relief on the way
Families cooled off near the First Street fountain, while others dined or drank outside in the evening as the sun went down in Livermore on Monday.
Here's what the port strike means for Oakland and San Francisco
Thousands of longshoreman are on strike across the county. Here's how it will affect the ports in Oakland and San Francisco.
Oakland father of 4 killed during McClymonds reunion remembered for outreach
An Oakland father was shot and killed while attending a high school reunion picnic over the weekend.
Fire displaces 2 San Leandro families, no injuries but cause 'suspicious'
Alameda County firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in San Leandro on Monday evening. Officials say the cause of the fire is under investigation, but seems suspicious.
Portola Music Festival receives 224 noise complaints, despite mitigation efforts
Organizers of the Portola Music Festival say their two-day event drew sold-out crowds of 42,000 attendees per day to Pier 80 in San Francisco.
Cars ram into Oakland's Lululemon, cannabis shop
Cars rammed into a Lululemon and a cannabis shop in Oakland over the weekend.
McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed
The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades.