Big rig crash with 2 cars on I-880 in Oakland
A big rig overturned and two vehicles crashed on southbound I-880 in Oakland at 23rd Avenue. There were minor injuries.
Arrest made following deadly assault in Pittsburg home
Authorities in eastern Contra Costa County have made an arrest following a deadly assault inside a home in Pittsburg over the weekend.
West Oakland Triple Murder Sentence Lands After 6-Year Court Fight
A 2019 triple killing in West Oakland that left three men dead has finally resulted in a life sentence. Today, 33-year-old Antonio Durant was ordered to serve 30 years to life for a January 2019 shooting, with the judge crediting him for roughly seven years already spent in custody before trial. For the victims'...
Bargain Grocer Moves Into Shuttered Walgreens Corner in Oakland’s Eastlake
After sitting mostly dark since early 2025, the former Walgreens at the corner of East 18th Street and Third Avenue in Oakland’s Eastlake neighborhood is finally getting a new tenant. Discount supermarket chain Grocery Outlet has signed a lease for the long‑vacant space, aiming to bring lower‑priced groceries back to...
Police arrest man suspected of shooting 6 people during Bay Area Super Bowl visit
Police suspect Tyrone Asphy of Federal Way, Wash., of shooting a group of people after an argument broke out between two groups outside a business on the night of Feb. 8.
Dirt Bike Gunman Terrorizes East Oakland Block, Passenger Shot In Neck
A dirt bike rider opened fire on a car in East Oakland yesterday, wounding a passenger and sending police and paramedics rushing into the neighborhood, where residents watched a chaotic scene unfold as officers taped off the street and hunted for clues. The shooting happened about 7:47 PM in the...
Calif. men accused of roughhousing in museum, shattering mammoth tusk
"You wouldn't think grown men would do that type of thing. But here we are."
Two injured in Alameda bear spray incident
ALAMEDA, Calif. (KRON) — A child and an adult were injured when someone sprayed bear spray inside an apartment building in Alameda Monday afternoon, fire officials said. The two victims were transported to a hospital with inhalation injuries. Additional residents were checked by firefighters at the scene. One...
Hundreds of teens flock to Alameda beach despite warnings, fights leave one injured
Hundreds of teens gathered at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda despite city warnings about unpermitted "beach takeover" events promoted on social media. Three fights broke out during the gathering Saturday, and one teen was taken to a hospital; police also reported an incident involving hate speech. Authorities...
Why Californians Drive for Miles for These Pancakes
From the Bay Area to the sun-drenched streets of Santa Monica, these are the pancake houses that have achieved legendary status in 2026. Whether it’s a decades-old family recipe or a viral sensation, these pancakes are the reason Californians are happy to spend their Saturday mornings behind the wheel.

















