Oakland’s “Am I Next?” campaign arrives amid a public art scene that includes artist Kalani Cecaci’s downtown mural work.

Union chief Seth Olyer says the pact “doesn’t come close” to what neighboring fire departments offer, and a police “me too” clause looms.

Chef Kyle Itani takes over the 10-seat Old Oakland sushi bar from founder Chikara Ono, who's spending more time in Japan.

Measure X targets landlords who bank rent increases, with advocates citing hikes of 50% or more once unleashed.

A seven-story building near San Pablo Avenue would set aside 89 of 90 units for low-income households.

A lithium battery fire on the big rig sent hazardous smoke over Hayward, closing both directions of I-880 for hours.

The new pool complex will pack a 30-meter competition pool and spectator seating into the park's west end.

A half-cent sales tax could decide the fate of a Berkeley fire station and dozens of city jobs on November 3.

A child was hospitalized after a car struck them at Northern Light School in Oakland. Police haven't said if the victim is a student.

The 27-year-old had allegedly just tried to break into a protected party's home before swiping the running patrol vehicle, police say.

The 56,000-square-foot fire arts hub has gone dark, and even students' belongings are locked inside studio spaces.

Tomiquia Moss says her dog Pepper died hours after two dogs escaped nearby bocce courts and attacked near Fairyland Park.

A 16-year-old arrived by private car with a gunshot wound as Antioch police probed a car theft attempt blocks away.