Karen Read returned to court Thursday to address several outstanding motions ahead of her highly anticipated retrial.

Rodent issues — including one found alive in a sticky trap at an Italian restaurant and more than 40 droppings in a taco spot’s kitchen — were among the violations that led the state to temporarily ...

A large-scale fire in Alameda is unlikely but always possible. Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft shares resources and tips from Alameda Fire Chief Nick Luby to keep your family prepared for the unexpected.