Your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in Oakland and throughout the East Bay.
The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to sound the alarm about events and issues in your city.
It may have come into San Francisco Bay on the bow of a ship.
She was killed in a fiery crash in Florida.
They allege unequal services in the city's high-income areas in the hills and low-income neighborhoods in the flatlands.
The new law will prohibit the use of single-use plastic straws in the city's restaurants, bars and cafes unless customers ask for them.
"OAK is on the rise" with 52 consecutive months of passenger traffic gains, officials said.
Vets and staff labored 24/7 to save the lives of Coloma, Silverado and Toro, now enjoying new habitat to be on display to public in June.
The city is opening its second temporary sanctioned navigation center.
The family of geese are safe after being escorted by Golden State cops.
From the Beaux Arts-style City hall to the Paramount Theatre - take a look at the highlights of Oakland.
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The thieves got away with $50 worth of copper pipe stolen from the building's HVAC, but flooding caused thousands of dollars of damage.
No need to travel far for these seasonal feasts. Reserve your seats!
The mayor is attending meetings in Washington, DC. While there, she is seeking help.
Just when you thought you had planned for every possible disaster.
CA Fish and Wildlife's "planting season" of catchable trout runs through Jan. 5. Grab your fishing pole, and see the top spots in Bay Area.
These two adorable cubs are from Orange County. It's believed their mother was killed by a car.
Why live in the hills when you can move to town?
What should happen to the stadium and arena when all 3 teams leave?
What would you buy this holiday season with that kind of money?
The exhibit will be open into March of next year.
Tiki, a 28-year-old giraffe born at the Oakland Zoo, has been euthanized. In giraffe years, she was 95.
Here's how you can get a guaranteed parking space.
Demolition of the marine foundations of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge's old eastern span finished up Saturday.
Meet Beaker and Beetlejuice, new residents from the North Bay.
AirBNB is allowing hosts to provide free shelter for North Bay fire evacuees.
Is there a pothole on your street that hasn't been filled? Here's how to report it!
The Oakland Museum's Day of the Dead exhibition will open in October.
Seniors who meet the guidelines for submission may apply.
Residents have been asking about hazy skies and the smell of smoke.
Crews are now turning their attention to repaving streets.
The church has some of the largest stained glass windows in Oakland and the interior woodwork includes redwood and black walnut.
The Center and Vets were commended for their participation in the Veterans Art Project.
Hard to believe our hills were that green just a few months ago!
The Science Super Star Challenge is a crafted set of best practices designed to encourage and celebrate teachers in science teaching.
CalFresh aims to help students and their families get the proper nutrition needed to help ensure proper growth.
Deputies had to be diverted to the administration building to handle protests.
The event marks International Workers Day, or May Day.
The Alameda Health System Foundation has raised more than $70K towards the needs for the new Family Birthing Center.