OUSD students threaten to skip classes if COVID safety concerns not addressed
Some Oakland Unified students plan to stay home from school Tuesday if the school district does not comply with their COVID safety demands, according to a petition from students.
Some Oakland Unified students plan to stay home from school Tuesday if the school district does not comply with their COVID safety demands, according to a petition from students.
'Extremely rare' 555.55-carat black diamond going up for auction
A 555.55-carat black diamond, called “the Enigma,” is going up for auction in February and is expected to be sold for at least $6.8 million
A 555.55-carat black diamond, called “the Enigma,” is going up for auction in February and is expected to be sold for at least $6.8 million
Deadly police shootings and race the topic of Bay Area filmmaker's new documentary
A new documentary by a Bay Area filmmaker examines several deadly police shootings including one in Vallejo.
A new documentary by a Bay Area filmmaker examines several deadly police shootings including one in Vallejo.
FAA clears some low-visibility landings after warnings of 5G disruptions
The clash between two powerful entities, the telecom and airline industries, as well as two powerful federal agencies is causing yet another headache for air travelers beginning Wednesday.
The clash between two powerful entities, the telecom and airline industries, as well as two powerful federal agencies is causing yet another headache for air travelers beginning Wednesday.
Teen killed, brother hurt in Sonoma DUI crash
A 16-year-old boy was killed and his brother was hurt when the car they were riding in crashed in Sonoma County, the California Highway Patrol said.
A 16-year-old boy was killed and his brother was hurt when the car they were riding in crashed in Sonoma County, the California Highway Patrol said.
Warriors part-owner dismisses Uyghur Muslims' human rights abuses
Chamath Palihapitiya, a part-owner and director of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, offered the "very hard ugly truth" about China’s human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in a podcast interview.
Chamath Palihapitiya, a part-owner and director of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, offered the "very hard ugly truth" about China’s human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in a podcast interview.
FBI: Former Pennsylvania dentist allegedly killed wife in Africa to collect $4.8M life insurance
Lawrence Rudolph, 67, is being held without bail on charges of foreign murder and mail fraud.
Lawrence Rudolph, 67, is being held without bail on charges of foreign murder and mail fraud.
Chicago woman reports being carjacked just days after getting car back from previous carjacking
CHICAGO CHAOS: A Chicago woman says she was carjacked twice in three days.
CHICAGO CHAOS: A Chicago woman says she was carjacked twice in three days.
Michigan judge berates 72-year-old cancer patient over weeds, says she would send him to jail if she could
Hamtramck Judge Alexis Krot berated a man for having overgrown weeds in his yard, even after the man's son explained that his father has cancer and is not doing well.
Hamtramck Judge Alexis Krot berated a man for having overgrown weeds in his yard, even after the man's son explained that his father has cancer and is not doing well.
Out of this world: 555.55-carat black diamond lands in Dubai
Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world.
Auction house Sotheby’s Dubai has unveiled a diamond that’s literally from out of this world.
Driver killed after colliding with parked trailer in Oakland
A man was killed early Monday morning in a crash involving a parked trailer, according to police.
A man was killed early Monday morning in a crash involving a parked trailer, according to police.
California mother of 3 children found dead in home charged with murder
The mother of three children found dead inside a central California home has been charged with murder, officials said Thursday.
The mother of three children found dead inside a central California home has been charged with murder, officials said Thursday.
Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
Tom Brady surprises 10-year-old cancer survivor with Super Bowl tickets
A 10-year-old cancer survivor stole the hearts of NFL fans across the country when he thanked his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer is going to the Super Bowl.
A 10-year-old cancer survivor stole the hearts of NFL fans across the country when he thanked his idol, Tom Brady, for helping him beat brain cancer is going to the Super Bowl.
49ers edge out Cowboys with 23-17 victory in wild-card playoff game
Versatile receiver Deebo Samuel ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception by Dak Prescott, and the San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Versatile receiver Deebo Samuel ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception by Dak Prescott, and the San Francisco 49ers held on for a 23-17 wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Questions linger after former Oakland football standout dies at Santa Rita Jail
Two months after Maurice Monk, a college football standout and a father of two, died at Santa Rita Jail, his family has lingering questions. They also want treatment for those with mental illness and who are incarcerated to change.
Two months after Maurice Monk, a college football standout and a father of two, died at Santa Rita Jail, his family has lingering questions. They also want treatment for those with mental illness and who are incarcerated to change.
Netflix raises monthly subscription prices in US, Canada
Netflix subscribers will see a higher monthly bill after the latest price increase.
Netflix subscribers will see a higher monthly bill after the latest price increase.
Tsunami preparedness: What to do in the event of an emergency
The Red Cross is offering tips for people who live in tsunami-hazard areas.
The Red Cross is offering tips for people who live in tsunami-hazard areas.
San Francisco police arrest suspect for mayhem, elder abuse against 71-year-old woman
San Francisco police arrested a 26-year-old man this week on suspicion of mayhem, false imprisonment and elder abuse against a 71-year-old woman in the city's Visitacion Valley neighborhood earlier this month.
San Francisco police arrested a 26-year-old man this week on suspicion of mayhem, false imprisonment and elder abuse against a 71-year-old woman in the city's Visitacion Valley neighborhood earlier this month.
Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific
An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.
An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.