East Bay senior paralyzed two years ago graduates, walks with his class
It may have been a short walk across the stage at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill Friday, but for Ryan Joseph this was a major step.
It may have been a short walk across the stage at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill Friday, but for Ryan Joseph this was a major step.
San Leandro wants AG to investigate death of man shot, killed by police at Walmart
While the city council move was to ensure transparency, San Leandro is still refusing to name the two officers saying they have received threats.
While the city council move was to ensure transparency, San Leandro is still refusing to name the two officers saying they have received threats.
Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
Protesters dance in street, stay out past curfew with few problems, police say
Nearly 20,000 people came out to protest and dance in the streets of Oakland and San Jose. There was only one arrest.
Nearly 20,000 people came out to protest and dance in the streets of Oakland and San Jose. There was only one arrest.
Thousands march in San Francisco solidarity protest, demand police reform
A mass gathering protest against police brutality, sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week, descended upon San Francisco on Wednesday. It is the fifth day of demonstrations in the city.
A mass gathering protest against police brutality, sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week, descended upon San Francisco on Wednesday. It is the fifth day of demonstrations in the city.
DNA from coronavirus face mask leads to arrest in child molestation case, police say
The coronavirus pandemic indirectly helped police make an arrest in a child molestation case from 2018.
The coronavirus pandemic indirectly helped police make an arrest in a child molestation case from 2018.
Following unrest, Vallejo enlists help of California National Guard
Vallejo city leaders asked the National Guard to come in on Tuesday to patrol "high risk" areas.
Vallejo city leaders asked the National Guard to come in on Tuesday to patrol "high risk" areas.
DC police officer dragged to his feet by colleagues after kneeling with protesters
The incident occurred during the George Floyd protests on May 31 in Washington, D.C.
The incident occurred during the George Floyd protests on May 31 in Washington, D.C.
Posting black squares with 'Black Lives Matter' hashtag drowns out vital information, activists say
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Fundraiser for families of slain, injured federal officers shot in Oakland
In order to support our brothers in arms and their families, we are asking for anyone to help support these families by donating whatever they can to this cause," according to the fundraiser.
In order to support our brothers in arms and their families, we are asking for anyone to help support these families by donating whatever they can to this cause," according to the fundraiser.
Peaceful 'kneel-in' in San Francisco aims to bring changes to policing, end racism
The images are striking because on the one hand, they conjure up Coline Kaepernick's peaceful protest and on the other, they conjure up Officer Dereck Chauvin, who killed Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis, by placing his knee on his neck.
The images are striking because on the one hand, they conjure up Coline Kaepernick's peaceful protest and on the other, they conjure up Officer Dereck Chauvin, who killed Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis, by placing his knee on his neck.
Music industry calls for Black Out Tuesday amid unrest
The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect and implement change in response to the death of George Floyd and the killings of other black people.
The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect and implement change in response to the death of George Floyd and the killings of other black people.
Emotions run high as people emerge from quarantine to protest for justice and racial equality
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she has never seen the level of unrest like this around the country. Still, she said she was not ready to impose a curfew, despite the arrest of 60 people on Sunday night involved in "criminal activity," because of the historic symbolism of oppression against people of color.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she has never seen the level of unrest like this around the country. Still, she said she was not ready to impose a curfew, despite the arrest of 60 people on Sunday night involved in "criminal activity," because of the historic symbolism of oppression against people of color.
Police officers take a knee for George Floyd, saying his death is disturbing 'to the core'
Santa Cruz Police Chief was seen kneeling with George Floyd demonstrators on Friday night - a symbol sparked four years ago by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against African Americans.
Santa Cruz Police Chief was seen kneeling with George Floyd demonstrators on Friday night - a symbol sparked four years ago by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against African Americans.
SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts reaches orbit on its way to the International Space Station
With the flight already delayed three days by bad weather, forecasters put the odds of acceptable conditions at 50-50 for the 3:22 p.m. liftoff of the 270-foot Falcon 9 in what would be the first launch of astronauts into orbit by a private company.
With the flight already delayed three days by bad weather, forecasters put the odds of acceptable conditions at 50-50 for the 3:22 p.m. liftoff of the 270-foot Falcon 9 in what would be the first launch of astronauts into orbit by a private company.
Bay Area hosts solidarity protests for George Floyd
"I'm terrified by the police, my whole life I've been terrified of the police," said Curtis Nelson, who said racism and profiling go hand in hand.
"I'm terrified by the police, my whole life I've been terrified of the police," said Curtis Nelson, who said racism and profiling go hand in hand.
103-year-old cracks open Bud Light to celebrate coronavirus recovery
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Jennie Stejna fought the virus for about three weeks.
Nail-biting video shows boy’s close encounter with brown bear during hike in Italian mountains
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
The 12-year-old said he had recently watched a video on how to behave if you run into a bear.
Oakland pastor recovers from COVID-19, urges churches not to reopen until it's safe
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death.
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death.
San Jose opens 5 cooling centers amid sweltering heat wave
The City of San Jose Tuesday opened five cooling centers because of the record-breaking heat but warned visitors can expect new rules because of COVID-19.
The City of San Jose Tuesday opened five cooling centers because of the record-breaking heat but warned visitors can expect new rules because of COVID-19.