New Oakland police data shows crime trending downward in 2025, but some critics are...
When it comes to crime, the City of Oakland is boosting double-digit drops in major categories. "If you are a victim of a crime, of course, you don't feel it," says Mayor Barbara Lee. "And so we want people to believe the data. And this is the data from year-to-year."
Key deadlines in 2026 may bring complicated Oakland Coliseum sale to a head
OAKLAND — The future of the Oakland Coliseum has hung in the balance for years, but 2026 could prove especially pivotal for one of the East Bay’s most notable pieces of real estate. Key deadlines loom over an Oakland-based development coalition, the African American Sports and Entertainment Group,...
Oakland boy seriously injured in scooter accident on Christmas
(KRON) — One Oakland family’s joyful Christmas Day celebrations turned into a “devastating nightmare” when a young boy was seriously injured while playing with his scooter, according to a verified GoFundMe page. Cleo Allen said her grandson, Khalil, suffered facial fractures, a broken jaw, and lost several teeth from...
Popular Bay Area Bakery Chain Suddenly Announces It Will Close Forever, Starting Today
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – There are lots of places in the Bay Area to get fancy cupcakes. But for the strangeness of its innovations (and, it must be said, the tastiness of its cupcakes), one spot always stood out. This cupcake place embraced the Bay Area’s ethos of technical...
SF Mayor Sparks Outrage for Signing Reparations Bill
SF Mayor Sparks Outrage for Signing Reparations Bill
Sprinkles, known for its cupcake ATMs, is shutting down all stores
The California bakery chain that helped popularize the gourmet cupcake is closing all of its locations nationwide, including stores in the Bay Area.
CHP helicopter helps in stolen vehicle bust in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX26) — A California Highway Patrol helicopter played a crucial role in the apprehension of a suspect driving a stolen vehicle in the Oakland area. While assisting Crime Suppression Teams (CST), the CHP H-30 crew spotted a vehicle matching the description of a reported stolen car. After...
San Ramon Safeway thief found with Byrna launcher, loaded firearm in getaway car: PD
(KRON) — San Ramon police said officers made quite the discovery after pulling over a driver who allegedly stole merchandise from a Safeway store. Police said the driver admitted to having stolen goods, which were located in the trunk of their vehicle. They were also identified by a Safeway employee who witnessed the...
Puppy stolen from Bay Area family recovered, 2 suspects arrested, police say
Police in Antioch said a 10-week-old puppy stolen from a family the day after Christmas has been safely recovered and two people have been arrested in the case.
California moves to automated radar cameras that issue tickets on their own
California is shifting from traditional traffic stops to automated radar systems that can clock a speeding car, capture its license plate and trigger a ticket with little or no human involvement. The move reflects a broader effort to cut deadly crashes on some of the state’s most dangerous roads by relying on cameras...

















