Oakland police chief calls for more authority to chase violent suspects
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is calling for changes to the city's current vehicle pursuit policy, arguing that officers need more authority to chase violent suspects.
Alcatraz thrives as tourist destination amid talk of reopening as a prison
According to the National Park Service, Alcatraz draws roughly 1.6 million visitors each year and generates about $60 million in tourism revenue annually.
Locals cash in as tens of thousands flock to Napa's BottleRock music festival
Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Napa this weekend for the popular BottleRock Napa Valley music festival, a three-day event headlined by chart-topping acts like Justin Timberlake and Green Day.
San Francisco donors, families outraged as money meant for playgrounds allegedly misused
A prominent nonprofit tasked with improving the city's parks and open spaces is under fire after being accused of mismanaging millions of dollars intended for playground construction, including at Crane Cove Park in the Dogpatch neighborhood, where local families have waited years for promised play areas.
East Oakland church takes prayer to the streets to combat violence
In a neighborhood long plagued by gun violence and poverty, one East Oakland church is using prayer as a form of outreach and a weapon for peace.
Sonoma State's final class of student-athletes have bittersweet graduation
College commencements are usually a time of joy and celebration, marking the culmination of years of hard work. But for the student athletes at Sonoma State University, this year's graduation was laced with sorrow and uncertainty.
Tariffs drive up Bay Area flower prices this Mother's Day, but shoppers still show up in full bloom
Flower shops across the Bay Area were buzzing with activity Sunday as families picked up bouquets for Mother's Day. But this year, rising prices caused by international tariffs added a new twist to the celebration.
Oakland residents outraged over illegal dumping by Tesla Cybertruck driver
Illegal dumping continues to plague Oakland, costing the city millions of dollars each year. The latest incident — involving a Tesla Cybertruck — has left residents angry and demanding stronger consequences.
BART shutdown highlights fragility of Bay Area transit system
Friday's BART shutdown brought much of the Bay Area to a standstill, offering a sobering preview of what could become a daily reality if public transit agencies are forced to make drastic service cuts due to looming budget shortfalls.
Seniors rally in San Bruno to protest Trump policies, defend social safety net
Despite Trump's repeated assurances that he would not cut Social Security, many at the rally expressed deep skepticism.
Bay Area DMV locations use expanded hours to help people quickly get Real IDs
Starting Wednesday, travelers will need a REAL ID or a valid passport to board domestic flights.
Uncertainty looms over Oakland Head Start program after abrupt leadership firings
Parents and educators in Oakland are expressing deep concern over the future of the city's Head Start program following the sudden dismissal of its two top leaders.
A group of voters in Contra Costa has launched an effort to recall District Attorney Diana Becton
Contra Costa County may be the next Bay Area jurisdiction to face a recall of its district attorney.
Oakland teachers plan one-day strike on May 1, claim unfair labor conditions
Parents and students in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) are once again bracing for disruption, as teachers voted to authorize a one-day strike scheduled for May 1.
Oakland 7-Eleven cashier quits after being robbed twice in 24 hours
A cashier at a 7-Eleven near Lake Merritt said he's walking away from his job after being the victim of two violent robberies in just 24 hours.