Pleasanton mayoral race turns nasty as campaign signs stolen
Around 50 campaign signs supporting Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown's bid for a third term were stolen over the weekend. Her opponent, Jack Balch, has denied any involvement and said that this type of crime has no place in the Tri-Valley.
Oakland mayor announces $2M fed grant for gun-violence prevention
Oakland has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to help prevent gun violence, Mayor Sheng Thao announced on Monday.
Man arrested after father's body found in Union City dumpster
Hayward police arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting his father, whose body was found in a Union City dumpster last week.
Oakland union says it didn't endorse Thao's anti-recall effort, despite use of logo
The Nor Cal Carpenters Union says Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao used its name and logo without permission on the anti-recall website.
San Leandro: Ebony alert issued for missing 12-year-old girl
E'Mari Hay was last seen around 8 p.m. Sunday in the area of 163rd Avenue and Helo Drive in San Leandro, the CHP said on social media. She was wearing a black shirt, red and white pajama pants, and pink Crocs.
Longtime Laney College head coach to retire
After 45 years, Laney College head football coach John Beam will hang up his whistle after the football season and retire.
Clandestine drug lab found during probation search in Union City
A clandestine drug lab was discovered after Union City officers were conducting a probation search Friday morning.
Reggie Jackson brings together A's greats for final game at Coliseum
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson brought former baseball stars and celebrities together for a final game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday. Ricky Henderson, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco, and Coco Crisp were just a few of the celebrity baseball legends who took the field during the Reggie Jackson Classic.
CHP Task Force recovers 20 stolen cars in Oakland
A task force with the California Highway Patrol recovered 20 stolen cars on Oct. 17 in Oakland.
1 dead in Oakland semi truck and sedan collision: CHP
A Toyota Camry driver has died after they collided with a semi-truck in Oakland Saturday afternoon.
Smoke seen near site of recent Oakland hills wildfire
“Yes, again": Those are the words of the Oakland Fire Department after smoke was seen Saturday afternoon near the Keller Avenue exit on Interstate 580 in Oakland.
Grateful Dead founding member and Bay Area native Phil Lesh dies
Deadheads, or fans, flocked to the Grateful Dead House in Haight Ashbury to pay their respects to the rock legend
1 dead in vehicle collision with bicyclist on I-880 in Oakland; vehicle overturns in separate crash
All westbound lanes of Interstate 580 east of Oakland Avenue are blocked on Friday night. There are injuries from an overturned vehicle, officials say.
Man sentenced to prison after attack on 'easy target' Asian woman
An East Bay man has been sentenced to prison after an Asian woman was robbed "because Asians are easy targets who don't fight back," according to federal prosecutors.
Oakland police car stolen, quickly recovered
Oakland police are investigating the theft of a marked patrol vehicle on Friday.
Measure GG: Berkeley's battle between economy and environment
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
Amazon driver flees after hitting Castro Valley teen on bike
A Castro Valley couple voiced outrage on Friday after their 14-year-old son was struck by an Amazon delivery driver who afterward fled the scene.
Remaining Alameda police officer charged in Mario Gonzalez's death pleads not guilty
The Alameda officer is the only remaining officer of the three who were originally charged in Gonzalez's 2021 death.
Bay Area Run Club founder robbed of camera gear at gunpoint in Oakland park
The founder of a local running club is still shaken after being robbed at gunpoint in Oakland at Joaquin Miller Park Friday morning. Jacob Zlobinsky was promoting his latest event when he had thousands of dollars in camera equipment taken.
Cops bust illegal casino operation in Oakland, guns and drugs recovered
Oakland police officers shut down an illegal casino operation Thursday after receiving complaints from community members.