Sideshow complete with fireworks takes over Bay Bridge
Sideshow participants sent fireworks into the sky, as cars drove recklessly and pulled stunts on the Bay Bridge early Sunday. Passengers can be seen hanging out of car windows, as their cars spun dangerously close to onlookers. Many bystanders appeared unfazed, and were recording the chaos.
VIDEO: Young dancer wows crowd after Oakland's First Friday celebration
In the video that has now gone viral, Roman is placed on the hood of a car and shows off his skills to “Not Like Us," a recent hit from Kendrick Lamar. It's a truly Oakland sight: the Fox Theater marquee can be seen in the background.
Lakefest in Oakland sees smaller turnout than previous years
A smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer festival emphasizes celebrating community, culture and Juneteenth.
Oakland mayor's lawyer says she has 'nothing to hide,' 'will cooperate' with FBI investigation
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.
Newark man with replica gun threatens motorists, shot by officers: police
Newark police said, Friday, that a man with a gun was threatening motorists at a gas station at the intersection of Jarvis Avenue and Newark Boulevard. Detectives said responding officers ordered the man to drop the weapon, and when he didn't obey commands, he instigated a police-involved shooting.
Who are the Duongs, the family at the center of the FBI Oakland probe?
Not only did the FBI raid Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home on Thursday, but they searched three other locations connected to a politically powerful family. So, who are the Duongs?
Oakland mayor retains lawyer after FBI raid
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is being represented by a criminal defense attorney one day after FBI agents raided her home in a yet-to-be-disclosed investigation, KTVU has learned.
A DA kept Black women off a jury; California Supreme Court says that wasn't racial bias
Twenty-four years later, the Alameda District Attorney’s office is in the hot seat for allegedly striking Black and Jewish people from juries around the time of Nadey’s sentencing. A federal judge two months ago ordered it to review all of its death penalty cases to look for signs of racial bias.
Berkeley middle school closed for 2 years because of wood rot
Longfellow Middle School in Berkeley has survived natural disasters, economic tumult and changing demographics. It's latest crisis could deal a death blow.
Newark police surround gas station
Newark police on Friday morning surrounded a Chevron gas station.
FBI raids Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home
FBI agents raided a home tied to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday morning, although it was not immediately clear what they were looking for.
The real politics of the federal raid on Oakland's mayor
A big house on Skyline Boulevard was raided by U.S. Postal Inspectors. This happened at the same time Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and office was raided by FBI agents.
Firefighter severely burned in Corral fire released from hospital
An Alameda County firefighter who was seriously burned fighting the Corral fire near Livermore was released from the hospital on Thursday.
Oakland shooting investigation blocks traffic on I-880, lanes reopen
Southbound I-880 lanes near 16th Street in Oakland are reopening following a temporary closure due to police investigating a shooting.
Oakland Juneteenth shooting: 15 shot at celebration
A Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland took a dramatic turn as gunshots rang out, leaving 15 people injured.
Oakland man sentenced nearly 30 years in prison for armed robbery
The 24-year-old Oakland man was sentenced to 28 years in state prison this week for robbing a woman in Stockton of her rent money at gunpoint in 2023, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office.
Bay Area water parks: Here's your splash guide to summer
The Bay Area is home to more than half a dozen water parks. Here’s your summer guide to popular spots where families can splash and cool off from the heat.
Police chase on East Bay freeway ends in car crash
A traffic stop in Hayward Wednesday evening ended in a chase a city away with rammed police cars and spike strips.
Hayward family desperate to find missing woman
A Hayward family is in a desperate search for their loved one and is asking for the public's help in finding the 60-year-old woman.
Fifth annual Junteenth celebration held in Town Jubilee
Oakland's Fifth Annual Juneteenth celebration was held in Oakland's Town Jubilee on Wednesday.