Oakland committee to take up police use of face recognition technology following San Francisco ban
About a month after San Francisco became the first in the country to ban the use of facial recognition software, Oakland and Berkeley are set to take up the controversial issue as well.
About a month after San Francisco became the first in the country to ban the use of facial recognition software, Oakland and Berkeley are set to take up the controversial issue as well.
Long overdue: Oakland public libraries go 'fine free,' part of a growing social justice movement
As of July 1, the Oakland Public Library joins a growing national movement that advocates say is long overdue: Ending late fee fines, they say, is a matter of social justice.
As of July 1, the Oakland Public Library joins a growing national movement that advocates say is long overdue: Ending late fee fines, they say, is a matter of social justice.
People pay tribute to fallen Sacramento police officer, alleged gunman to appear in court
A man with a history of domestic violence restraining orders gunned down a rookie California police officer and continued firing, preventing other officers from reaching their wounded colleague for 45 minutes, authorities said Thursday.
A man with a history of domestic violence restraining orders gunned down a rookie California police officer and continued firing, preventing other officers from reaching their wounded colleague for 45 minutes, authorities said Thursday.
Pittsburg fire at lumber yard began at homeless encampment, one firefighter injured
A fire ripped through a yard of plastic piping in Pittsburg on Sunday afternoon, sending a huge plume of black smoke into the air. The fire was reported at 2:38 p.m. at Elite Roofing Supply on Piedmont Way, but a company official said it was mostly piping belonging to a company called Baker Tanks that burned.
A fire ripped through a yard of plastic piping in Pittsburg on Sunday afternoon, sending a huge plume of black smoke into the air. The fire was reported at 2:38 p.m. at Elite Roofing Supply on Piedmont Way, but a company official said it was mostly piping belonging to a company called Baker Tanks that burned.
Oakland firefighters rescue goat from deep drainage pipe
A goat was rescued Saturday night from a 40-foot-deep drainage pipe on the eastern edge of Oakland, the Oakland Fire Department reported Saturday night on social media. Oakland Fire Department personnel responded about 6 p.m. Saturday to the area near Keller Avenue and Rilea Way near the Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve, where the goat was reported to have fallen down the steel pipe...
A goat was rescued Saturday night from a 40-foot-deep drainage pipe on the eastern edge of Oakland, the Oakland Fire Department reported Saturday night on social media. Oakland Fire Department personnel responded about 6 p.m. Saturday to the area near Keller Avenue and Rilea Way near the Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve, where the goat was reported to have fallen down the steel pipe...
Abandoned tents, human waste piling up on Mount Everest
After every party it's time to clean up and Mount Everest is no different. The record number of climbers crowding the world's highest mountain this season has left a government cleanup crew grappling with how to clear away everything from abandoned tents to human waste that threatens drinking water.
After every party it's time to clean up and Mount Everest is no different. The record number of climbers crowding the world's highest mountain this season has left a government cleanup crew grappling with how to clear away everything from abandoned tents to human waste that threatens drinking water.
Cleve Jones reflects on life in San Francisco during the 1980s AIDS crisis
The AIDS crisis swept through United States in the early 1980s. But the epicenter of that deadly epidemic was San Francisco.
The AIDS crisis swept through United States in the early 1980s. But the epicenter of that deadly epidemic was San Francisco.
Despite sewage spills, popular Oakland lake reopens for swimming
Lake Temescal has had its share of troubles:Toxic algae and sewage have plagued the popular Oakland swimming spot.
Lake Temescal has had its share of troubles:Toxic algae and sewage have plagued the popular Oakland swimming spot.
A history of LGBT activism and pride in San Francisco
San Francisco Pride is celebrating its 49th annual parade this year with a theme called “Generations of Resistance.”
San Francisco Pride is celebrating its 49th annual parade this year with a theme called “Generations of Resistance.”
Trump faces new sexual assault allegation; he issues denial
A New York-based advice columnist claims Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a dressing room at a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s, according to a first-person account published Friday by New York magazine.
A New York-based advice columnist claims Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a dressing room at a Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s, according to a first-person account published Friday by New York magazine.
New photos of baby found abandoned in plastic bag, search for mother continues
Authorities have released new photos of a baby girl who was found abandoned in a wooded area earlier this month. Investigators are still searching for her mother.
Authorities have released new photos of a baby girl who was found abandoned in a wooded area earlier this month. Investigators are still searching for her mother.
PG&E critics protest outside headquarters, remember Camp Fire victims with 85 pairs of shoes
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside PG&E’s San Francisco headquarters on Friday ahead of the utility’s annual shareholders meeting.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside PG&E’s San Francisco headquarters on Friday ahead of the utility’s annual shareholders meeting.
Kids held by Border Patrol describe disturbing conditions
Attorneys visiting a Texas Border Patrol station this week were shocked to find more than 250 infants, children and teens being held inside a windowless complex, struggling to care for each other with inadequate food, water and sanitation.
Attorneys visiting a Texas Border Patrol station this week were shocked to find more than 250 infants, children and teens being held inside a windowless complex, struggling to care for each other with inadequate food, water and sanitation.
A look at the new, long-awaited 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' game
The long-teased Harry Potter mobile game finally dropped in the U.S. Thursday and 'Potterheads' across the country got the chance to explore the Wizarding World.
The long-teased Harry Potter mobile game finally dropped in the U.S. Thursday and 'Potterheads' across the country got the chance to explore the Wizarding World.
'Get out of my face:' El Sobrante man barked at protest against his swastika
The East Bay man who built a swastika into his front yard shows no sign of removing it.
The East Bay man who built a swastika into his front yard shows no sign of removing it.
Explosions, fire rock U.S. oil refinery; gas prices could rise
Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast sent a fireball into the sky and shook homes before dawn Friday, though authorities reported only a few minor injuries and said the air was safe to breathe.
Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast sent a fireball into the sky and shook homes before dawn Friday, though authorities reported only a few minor injuries and said the air was safe to breathe.
Big rat falls from ceiling at Buffalo Wild Wings, lands on menu
This would make anyone lose their appetite.
This would make anyone lose their appetite.
Fresno mom angry after car towed with 5-year-old daughter inside
A Fresno mom says her car was towed away with her 5-year-old daughter still asleep inside.
A Fresno mom says her car was towed away with her 5-year-old daughter still asleep inside.
Rot in peace: NOAA looking for private beaches where whale corpses can decay
So many gray whales are dying off the U.S. West Coast that scientists and volunteers dealing with the putrid carcasses have an urgent request for coastal residents: Lend us your private beaches so these ocean giants can rot in peace.
So many gray whales are dying off the U.S. West Coast that scientists and volunteers dealing with the putrid carcasses have an urgent request for coastal residents: Lend us your private beaches so these ocean giants can rot in peace.
San Leandro family looking for answers 14 years after young man killed
The family of Elzie Winston Jr., who was shot and killed 14 years ago in Alameda County, is asking for witnesses to come forward to help solve the case.
The family of Elzie Winston Jr., who was shot and killed 14 years ago in Alameda County, is asking for witnesses to come forward to help solve the case.