Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown announces Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill as headliners

Oakland's John Waters-hosted music festival has announced its full lineup for its 2026 edition, with a rock legend getting top billing.

• Jan 15

Oakland installs speed cameras at 18 locations

Oakland officials said they have been placed at the most dangerous stretches of road in the city.

• Jan 15

East Bay woman efforts provides new, filled suitcases for foster children on the move

An East Bay woman has found a way to offer dignity and comfort for some 600 foster children in Contra Costa County.

• Jan 14

Oakland sets plan for police staffing during city's Super Bowl watch party

The Oakland City Council discussed how to keep the city's watch party event safe and how to help out in Santa Clara during the Super Bowl.

• Jan 14

4 suspected in $1.7 million heist at Fremont jewelry store face federal charges

Four people suspected in a jewelry store heist in the East Bay city of Fremont last year have been indicted on federal charges, prosecutors said.

• Jan 14

Oakland speed cameras activated; drivers to be issued warnings for 60 days

Officials in the city of Oakland on Wednesday announced the launch of more than a dozen speed cameras throughout the city, saying speeding drivers would initially be issued warnings.

• Jan 14

Gas leak in Alameda prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place warnings

A ruptured gas line in Alameda prompted neighborhood evacuations and shelter-in-place warnings on Wednesday, authorities said.

• Jan 14

BART recovering from early morning power issue between Concord, Orinda

BART service is recovering after an equipment issue early Wednesday morning shut down service through a portion of Contra Costa County.

• Jan 14

Draeger's Market in Danville will close its doors after almost 20 years

Draeger's Market first started in San Francisco in 1925, then expanded, opening the Blackhawk store in 2007.

• Jan 13

Bay Area artist LaRussell gives back to community during livestream

The livestream unfolded with his team from LaRussell's garage, where he connected with fans through Instagram Live. During the broadcast, one woman shared that she was facing eviction. LaRussell covered the exact amount she needed to remain in her home.

• Jan 13

Suspect in Antioch shooting that injured 11-year-old girl turns himself in, police say

A man suspected in an Antioch shooting that injured an 11-year-old girl earlier this month has turned himself in to authorities, police said.

• Jan 13

Berkeley Hills community pushing back on Zone 0, fire prevention plan

A group of about 500 Berkeley residents who call themselves "The Alliance for Practical Fire Safety" has been pushing back on the effort to create a 5-foot barrier around their homes, known as Zone 0.

• Jan 12

Oakland crews use heavy equipment to handle worsening illegal dumping problem

For decades, the city of Oakland has been plagued by illegal dumping, and even as crews cleaned up one particularly problematic site, it stood as a symbol of both the hope and despair of the problem the city faces.

• Jan 12

Oakland community calls on city to prevent illegal dumping, citing health impacts

On the 311 Service Request Hotline, the city of Oakland reported more than 25,000 calls for service at illegal dumping sites in 2025. And so far this year, they received more than 150 calls.

• Jan 12

Large lizard found abandoned in Alameda home

Alameda police said a large lizard was left behind by its owners when they moved out of the home.

• Jan 12

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