Oakland basketball league gets young people off the streets with 'midnight' games and workshops
A special, multi-pronged community program in Oakland that uses late night basketball to get young people off the streets, has returned with a renewed and ever-urgent push to accomplish its goals: violence prevention, intervention and healing.
A special, multi-pronged community program in Oakland that uses late night basketball to get young people off the streets, has returned with a renewed and ever-urgent push to accomplish its goals: violence prevention, intervention and healing.
Family seeks answers in death of 16-year-old killed on San Jose freeway
The family of a 16-year-old girl, who was struck and killed on Interstate 680 in San Jose earlier this month, was making a desperate plea to the public to help them find answers.
The family of a 16-year-old girl, who was struck and killed on Interstate 680 in San Jose earlier this month, was making a desperate plea to the public to help them find answers.
Actor Leslie Jordan dies in car crash at 67
Leslie Jordan, a beloved "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story" actor and Instagram sensation, died Monday in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed.
Leslie Jordan, a beloved "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story" actor and Instagram sensation, died Monday in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed.
California teacher arrested stemming from 2020 disappearance of teen
A 61-year-old Sacramento teacher has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a teen who was reported missing in 2020 and then "inexplicably" turned up about two years later.
A 61-year-old Sacramento teacher has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a teen who was reported missing in 2020 and then "inexplicably" turned up about two years later.
Neighbors use planters to dissuade homeless encampments
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District are fed up with homeless encampments, and they're taking matters into their own hands.
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District are fed up with homeless encampments, and they're taking matters into their own hands.
Trailblazing Hollywood film star Anna Wong to be first Asian-American to appear on U.S. currency
Widely considered the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood, Anna May Wong will be recognized for another first: She'll be the first Asian-American to be featured on a U.S. currency.
Widely considered the first Chinese-American movie star in Hollywood, Anna May Wong will be recognized for another first: She'll be the first Asian-American to be featured on a U.S. currency.
Runners around the world finish slain mother’s last run in show of support to family
She had 1.9 miles left of her 7-mile running goal for the day when North Carolina mother of three, Susan Karnatz, was fatally shot. Now a #RunForSue social media movement has been launched in her memory as runners complete the final leg of the run she never got to finish.
She had 1.9 miles left of her 7-mile running goal for the day when North Carolina mother of three, Susan Karnatz, was fatally shot. Now a #RunForSue social media movement has been launched in her memory as runners complete the final leg of the run she never got to finish.
Stockton serial killer suspect has criminal history, "distressed" over brother's Oakland shooting death
Wesley Brownlee, 43, was arrested Saturday by Stockton police for six deadly shootings, including one in Oakland. He's also accused of wounding another woman in Stockton. Police said he "was out hunting" for an eighth victim. Court records shed light on Brownlee’s family life and mental state.
Wesley Brownlee, 43, was arrested Saturday by Stockton police for six deadly shootings, including one in Oakland. He's also accused of wounding another woman in Stockton. Police said he "was out hunting" for an eighth victim. Court records shed light on Brownlee’s family life and mental state.
'It means survival': San Francisco program protects vulnerable day laborers and domestic workers
A grassroots nonprofit in San Francisco has been working to help hundreds of immigrants find work and build a better future.
A grassroots nonprofit in San Francisco has been working to help hundreds of immigrants find work and build a better future.
UC Berkeley professor to award $1,000 to a winner each month for acts of kindness
UC Berkeley professor launches a campaign awarding $1,000 each month to one person in his community who demonstrates kindness. Professor Alan Ross is funding the project with his own money with hopes the acts of kindness will ripple through his city.
UC Berkeley professor launches a campaign awarding $1,000 each month to one person in his community who demonstrates kindness. Professor Alan Ross is funding the project with his own money with hopes the acts of kindness will ripple through his city.
Bus driver attacked with hammer says AC Transit ignored pleas for help
An AC Transit bus driver who was attacked in East Oakland by the same woman three times, said the agency did nothing to prevent it from happening again. Antoine Nolen says Sharee Hall has targeted him and other drivers for months.
An AC Transit bus driver who was attacked in East Oakland by the same woman three times, said the agency did nothing to prevent it from happening again. Antoine Nolen says Sharee Hall has targeted him and other drivers for months.
Newly formed Oakland homeless encampment on Caltrans property cleared
Yet again, unhoused Oakland residents, formerly of the Wood Street encampment, were cleared from another Caltrans property at 34th Street and Mandela Parkway. Caltrans said they were illegally on the site.
Yet again, unhoused Oakland residents, formerly of the Wood Street encampment, were cleared from another Caltrans property at 34th Street and Mandela Parkway. Caltrans said they were illegally on the site.
Hammer attack on AC Transit bus driver in Oakland caught on video
An hammer attack on an AC Transit bus driver in Oakland over the weekend was caught on video.
An hammer attack on an AC Transit bus driver in Oakland over the weekend was caught on video.
Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland police seek help in search for girl, 14, missing since last week
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
Twin brothers to walk 20 miles in every state for foster children: ‘There are so many kids that need us ’
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
These are the worst California cities for retirees: study
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
Former Wood Street encampment residents move to another Oakland Caltrans lot
Former unhoused residents from Oakland's sprawling Wood Street homeless encampment have found a new place to call home on a state parking lot.
Former unhoused residents from Oakland's sprawling Wood Street homeless encampment have found a new place to call home on a state parking lot.
Stanford worker raped in campus basement, university says
A woman working in her office at Stanford University said she was dragged into the basement of a building and raped on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
A woman working in her office at Stanford University said she was dragged into the basement of a building and raped on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Gunshots fired, firecrackers thrown at 2 Oakland sideshows
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.