Oakland CA

From JouJou and Rose Pizzeria to Koi Palace, these are the Bay Area restaurant openings we’re waiting for in 2026.

Alameda police and animal control rescued a large lizard initially reported as a Komodo dragon.

From earthquakes and wildfires to tsunamis and power outages, emergencies are always a possibility in Alameda. The key to staying safe is preparation. We spoke with Pete Alimi, Alameda Health System (AHS) environmental health and safety manager, about concrete steps you can take to stay safe during the next emergency.

A new bill is proposed in San Francisco that would allow courts to authorize involuntary medication for those with serious mental illness, even if they don't want help. Assemblymember Catherie Stefani authored the bill and Mayor Daniel Lurie is sponsoring it. Current law allows courts to order someone to undergo...

Here’s how residents in each neighborhood used 311 to report their gripes with the city.

Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.

California's culinary history stretches back much further than its statehood. This historic restaurant is an emblem of West Coast life long ago.

Just after 5:00 am, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a motorcycle crash on Vasco Road near the county line between Contra Costa County and Alameda County. Upon arrival, this was determined to be a fatal crash. By 5:26 am, all lanes were blocked. No other information...

HAYWARD, Calif. - Police in Hayward are investigating reports of an assault Monday at a high school campus. The Hayward Police Department said officers received a call around 12:37 p.m. reporting an assault at Tennyson High School. The victim was reported to be in their 40s or 50s. Featured. Investigation...

The scent of fresh bread drifting down the block has a way of slowing people down and pulling them toward the door without a second thought. In California, that pull comes in many forms, from crackling sourdough born of foggy coastal mornings to butter-laminated pastries shaped by Old World technique and West Coast...