Man dies after being pinned under Oakland dump truck
(KRON) — The Oakland Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle collision Tuesday evening in which a 45-year-old man died after being struck and pinned beneath a dump truck. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in the crash. OPD said the incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. near High Street and C
Gen X shoppers flock to Bay Area Costcos for rare ’90s item
The item has sold out online — but not in these stores.
Horoscope for Thursday, 07/16 by Christopher Renstrom
Good news, horoscope readers: Christopher Renstrom’s daily horoscope is now available every day — and you can get it delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for the SFGATE horoscope newsletter here. ARIES (March 20 - April 18): Life is crazed, but do your best to keep up...
East Bay teen ranked #1 sprinter in California
A Castro Valley teenager is proving hard work and dedication pays off. 14-year-old Janet Criss is one of the top youth sprinters in the country, and she's the number one 100m middle school runner in California.
PG&E Shutoffs Planned This Week for Thousands in Northern California Due to Fire Risk
PG&E warned approximately 7,800 customers across 10 Northern California counties to prepare for possible public safety power shutoffs beginning Wednesday due to elevated fire risks. Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin counties are among the counties listed on the utility’s website as “under warning” on Wednesday and Thursd
One-Glove Beef Grab Has Berkeley Lining Up On Telegraph
On Telegraph Avenue, a new noodle joint is turning dinner into a minor contact sport. DH Noodles and Grill, which opened in late spring near the UC Berkeley campus, has built its early buzz around a theatrical bowl called the "Meat Lovers" beef-noodle soup. The towering dish arrives loaded with sliced beef in bone brot
Viral video shows OFD rescuing distressed pigeon with oxygen: ‘Came up to them seeking...
(KRON) — A “peck-culiar” rescue is racking up millions of views online. The Oakland Fire Department said its Engine 29 crew took some time to help out a little feathered friend on Tuesday evening. OFD said firefighters just finished putting out a vehicle fire when they spotted a pigeon in distress. “The crew reported t
PG&E outages will impact Marin County the most
If you live in Marin, Alameda, or Contra Costa County, you may be noticing that it’s dry, windy, and hotter than usual. To reduce the risk of wildfires, PG&E is scheduling power shutoffs in vulnerable areas. About 8,000 residents across the state may lose power for about 20 hours, from this afternoon until at least 10:
Oakland advocates’ lawsuit targets city’s crackdown on street vendors
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland community members are taking legal action against the city to demand that officials stop what they're calling harmful raids on street vendors, alleged in a lawsuit filed by local advocates last week. Legal advocates are suing on behalf of vendors to obtain public records about the...
Oakland firefighters saved a pigeon, and the internet is losing it
An adorable animal rescue by Oakland firefighters is breaking the internet. At about 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Oakland Fire Engine 29 had just responded to a vehicle burning beneath a highway overpass on 75th Avenue in East Oakland when firefighters were approached by a pigeon in distress. According to the Oakland...

















