Oakland police report auto theft epidemic; more than 10,000 stolen this year
Oakland police report 10,547 stolen vehicles from Jan. 1 to Sept. 17 -- about 40 stolen cars a day.
Oakland mayor asks for patience as she tackles crime, blight, homelessness
Oakland mayor Sheng Thao held the last of her two "Town Talk" community events Saturday at Castlemont High School.
Bay Area homeowners likely to see insurance premiums spike
Home insurance will likely go up across California as the state insurance commissioner announced new rules to regulate the industry.
Popular Oakland restaurant Le Cheval closing at the end of September; Owner blames crime
A popular downtown Oakland restaurant will be shutting down at the end of the month, with the eatery's owner saying rising crime rates have killed his business.
Oakland residents voice frustrations at canvassing event held by Mayor Thao
Public safety was top of mind for everyone at a canvassing event held by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Saturday morning.
Multiple Oakland retailers hit by thieves Friday morning
At least seven Oakland retail businesses were hit by thieves on Friday morning.
Couple marry at San Francisco Cafe International; Landmark site reopens following crime shutdown
A Bay Area couple chose the cafe they met at in San Francisco as the site for their wedding, a landmark location that is recovering after shutting down because of crime.
Robbers hit Oakland 7-Eleven third time in less than a month
Crime fatigue bordering on despair is setting in at a 7-Eleven in Oakland's Dimond District.
Berkeley to raise building height limits amid student housing woes
Berkeley is looking to the sky to solve its severe housing crunch, as the city planning commission has approved raising building height limits for new projects on the south side of campus at Cal.
Labor Day weekend tourism providing boost to some San Francisco businesses
After three and a half years removed from the start of the pandemic, some San Francisco small businesses said they're still struggling to get back to pre-pandemic levels.
Customers celebrate reopening of beloved Lower Haight's cafe
A beloved cafe in San Francisco's Lower Haight reopened on Saturday after the owner contemplated closing due to repeated burglaries.
Oakland Home Depot blares classical music at nearby unhoused campers
The High Street Home Depot store is blasting classical music in the parking lot. Some believe it's to push out the nearby homeless population.
Hundreds celebrate Ukraine independence in Golden Gate Park
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park was filled with the music of Ukraine Sunday afternoon as hundreds gathered to celebrate Ukraine Independence Day.
Oakland residents attend town hall with Alameda County DA Price
The worsening crime in Oakland brought people out to a town hall meeting with Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Saturday afternoon.
Niners Faithful brush off Lance trade, look forward to exciting season
The Trey Lance trade did not come as a big shocker to fans attending the final 49ers preseason game at Levi's Stadium Friday evening.