Oakland Launches New Transportation Department

"A better Oakland starts with better streets today, in every part of our city," Schaaf said in a statement.

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Beer bet on Warriors - Cavs NBA Finals; popular dog statue discovered by railroad tracks; WWII-era hand grenade found in planter.

Lost & Found: Halloween Decorations? Walking Dead Props?

Have you been storing your treasures under an overpass? Caltrans found your treasure trove!

It's A Chock-Full Summer Of Fun Things To Do Around Piedmont, East Bay

List is long, so grab your calendars. Kick off the season this weekend ... Cherry Fest, Lake Chabot's 50th, CoCo Fair and Goodguys Car Show!

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ATM is M.I.A.; mother and little one die in train tragedy; shooting victim's family files federal lawsuit; 4-alarm fire.

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15-year-old boy dies following high school football practice; lottery winner; local man dies in crash; new Rubio's opens.

Oakland Lights Up City Hall for Warriors

City Hall glows blue and gold at night in honor of the Warriors.

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Massive meat and chicken recall; boy who donated his hair for wigs diagnosed with cancer; watch intense firefighter helmet camera footage

Nonstop Flights Oakland to London: $299

Norwegian Air is offering the flights to Gatwick Airport. The $299 includes taxes!

Bus Driver Who Found Missing Piedmont Autistic Boy to Be Honored

The boy had traveled several miles on his scooter. The driver spotted him near Lake Merritt.

Upcoming Blood Drives in Oakland, Alameda County

Donors can get a shot at winning one of two grand prize packages for four to Knott’s Berry Farm in California.

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Tesla expands in Tri-Valley; frozen vegetable and fruit recall, Alameda County's most wanted murder suspects; crews unearth human remains

Waste Management Bills to Decline With Elimination of Fee

The fee is being eliminated for all residential and commercial customers.

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Prince’s donations in Oakland; man coaxed from BART tracks; massive rush hour traffic jam; tickets on sale for USA Men's Basketball game.

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NorCal's slang 'hella' added to dictionary; Coast Guard helps injured boater; preview of Alameda County Fair 2016; frozen vegetable recall

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Kite surfer rescued; $1 million lottery ticket sold; babysitter accused of smothering baby returns to court in May; cyclist struck

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Rubio's opening in Tri-Valley; missing 12-year-old; reward offered for marina animal killer; man nearly loses $30,000 in online dating scam

East Bay SPCA Produces Adorable Kitten Parody of Adele's 'Hello': WATCH

You’ll be racing to the Oakland adoption center for your own kitten after seeing these cuties!

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No charges filed in deadly Berkeley balcony collapse; Calif. voter registration surges; $400 bed-sized pod rental in San Francisco

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IKEA may move to East Bay; tuna recall; 245,000 gallons of water lost; bearded bank bandit, Dublin Lions St. Patrick's Day parade photos

It's Pi Day! Grab a Slice to Celebrate

Win free pizza for 31.4 years! Or just stuff your face with strawberry pie. Calories don't count on Pi Day, do they?

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Bighorn sheep skull found; earthquake; harrowing ACE train derailment; house ransacked; $1 million lottery winner; Warriors smash records

$1 Million Lottery Winner: East Bay Man Wins on Scratcher

The lucky ticket was bought at -- wait for it -- a Lucky supermarket! See what the winner plans to do with his haul!!

Despite Low Costs, Gas Prices May Soon Rise Near Piedmont: AAA

Refineries are beginning to reduce production in preparation for the seasonal switchover to summer-blend gasoline.

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East Bay gun club to close; arrest made in purse robberies; mountain lion spotted; suicide near police station; babysitter arrested

Oakland Mother Speaks About 'Leap Day' Twins Born in Berkeley

Miles and Walter Erickson, born to Oakland residents Summer and Ryan, came 11 minutes apart.

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Sunken ship from 1953 blamed for bird goo; judge crackdown on hit-and-run attorney; where not to eat in Alameda and Contra Costa counties

Girl Scout Cookies on Sale: Find a Booth In Piedmont

There's still time to load up on Thin Mints and Do-Si-Dos at booths throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Here's where to find them.

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Restaurants fail inspections; sex assault suspects sought and caught; missing woman now homicide case; bike helmet proves life-saver for boy

12 To Be Inducted In Alameda Co. Women's Hall Of Fame

Congrats to these 12 outstanding women with inspirational stories!

Drive A Dream Machine, Piedmont? Show It Off At 'Biggest, Baddest' NorCal Car Show

“Pacific Coast Dream Machines - The Coolest Show On Earth” marks 26 years on Sunday, April 24.

Have A Heroic Hound, Piedmont? Nominate The Pooch For 'Hero Dog Award'

Categories range from working dogs in therapy and law enforcement to the ordinary dog that does extraordinary things! March 2 deadline.

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Officer slain; pastor slain; Obama in Bay Area; crab recovery; "Happy Birthday" free-for-all; tell us where to find Thin Mints!

Gas Prices Down 30 Cents In Past Month Around Piedmont, East Bay

AAA officials said demand for gas typically increases in February.

Record High Temperatures Set in Oakland Sunday

Did you break out the shorts and sandals yesterday?

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Craigslist robbery crew member convicted; two animal shelters will stop taking pets; suicidal man fatally shot; East Bay crime blotter

AAA Offering Free Tows to Piedmont Residents Who Drink During Super Bowl

The service is open to everyone, not just AAA members. The Tipsy Tow program is meant to keep drunken drivers off the road.

Crews Looking for Leak that Caused Mudslide in Hills

They’re using equipment like sound devices that can detect a trickle of water in the hillside to track down the leak.

Man Apologizes, Returns Stolen Dog to Animal Shelter

Officials are not releasing the name of the man and have not yet decided whether to seek charges, SPCA spokeswoman Jessica Perrin said.

Animal Shelter Reduces Adoption Fees All Month Long

The adoption fees for all animals at the East Bay shelter is just $14.