Wrecked and abandoned boats litter the shoreline or sink below the surface at Oakland Estuary, and nonprofits have been fighting for years to clean up the mess.
One week away from the Fourth of July and authorities have seized a large stash of over 500 pounds of illegal fireworks in San Leandro.
"It's really frustrating." An East Bay rowing program is raising concerns after illegally docked boats and debris prevented young athletes from getting on the water at the start of a summer camp Monday.
Police in Hayward asked for the public's help after a woman reported an alleged kidnapping attempt. Police said in a statement that witnesses described him as looking similar to Justin Bieber.
The Prize Booth, a popular toy store in Castro Valley, is preparing to close by October after losing its lease. It has prompted a surge of community support as owners race to find a new location before the holiday season.
Five Alameda County vehicles, including sheriff's office units, were stolen from a county garage in Oakland early Sunday and later recovered, authorities said.