Vigil held for father and daughter killed in Oakland arson fire
Family and friends held a vigil Friday afternoon for a little girl and her father who were killed in an arson fire inside their home in East Oakland last weekend.
Family and friends held a vigil Friday afternoon for a little girl and her father who were killed in an arson fire inside their home in East Oakland last weekend.
Oakland: Homeless services audit find city not prepared to deal with crisis
An audit of homeless services in Oakland found that a team charged with closing and cleaning homeless encampments was not adequately prepared to deal with the problem and lacked an efficient strategy for dealing with the growth of the camps.
An audit of homeless services in Oakland found that a team charged with closing and cleaning homeless encampments was not adequately prepared to deal with the problem and lacked an efficient strategy for dealing with the growth of the camps.
Former teacher who coughed on child at San Jose Yogurtland charged with assault
A former South Bay teacher was charged with assault by Santa Clara County District Attorney's office for intentionally coughing in a baby's face at San Jose Yogurtland last summer, officials said on Friday.
A former South Bay teacher was charged with assault by Santa Clara County District Attorney's office for intentionally coughing in a baby's face at San Jose Yogurtland last summer, officials said on Friday.
EDD: Many still waiting on Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation
Initially, EDD promised to process all extensions for all of those with a zero balance in their PEUC accounts by April 30th. But then the department shortened the wait.
Initially, EDD promised to process all extensions for all of those with a zero balance in their PEUC accounts by April 30th. But then the department shortened the wait.
VIDEO: Vacaville officer punches teen with autism during arrest
"Get your hands behind your back!" the officer can be heard yelling at the teen before punching him.
"Get your hands behind your back!" the officer can be heard yelling at the teen before punching him.
A's $12B Howard Terminal proposal includes privately-funded $1B waterfront ballpark
A spokesperson for Mayor Libby Schaaf’s office responded to the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal proposal on Friday. The price tag of the $12 billion development was released, including a $1 billion 35,000-seat stadium.
A spokesperson for Mayor Libby Schaaf’s office responded to the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal proposal on Friday. The price tag of the $12 billion development was released, including a $1 billion 35,000-seat stadium.
US to resume Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccinations despite rare clot risk
The U.S. lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shot, allowing for vaccinations to resume.
The U.S. lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shot, allowing for vaccinations to resume.
Florida church leader, family indicted for allegedly selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
Highway 1 in Big Sur reopens after 3-month closure
Caltrans crews worked non-stop to repair a 150-foot section of the roadway that crumbled during a storm in January.
Caltrans crews worked non-stop to repair a 150-foot section of the roadway that crumbled during a storm in January.
City of Albuquerque refers $211K Trump reelection campaign bill to collection agency
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
California governor seeks ban on new fracking by 2024
Environmental advocates have long sought to banish fracking because of its harmful effects on the environment and public health.
Environmental advocates have long sought to banish fracking because of its harmful effects on the environment and public health.
California Senate OKs supervised sites for drug users
The state Senate passed a bill on Thursday by just one vote that would allow the programs in Oakland, San Francisco and Los Angeles County.
The state Senate passed a bill on Thursday by just one vote that would allow the programs in Oakland, San Francisco and Los Angeles County.
California man imprisoned for 15 years set free after new research on shaken-baby syndrome
Clifton Jones’ defense had argued the child died after an accidental trip-and-fall in their Sacramento home. Jones tripped over a shoe, and unable to break his stumble, he and his son fell into a wall, causing the baby to hit the back of his head, ultimately leading to his death, they had argued.
Clifton Jones’ defense had argued the child died after an accidental trip-and-fall in their Sacramento home. Jones tripped over a shoe, and unable to break his stumble, he and his son fell into a wall, causing the baby to hit the back of his head, ultimately leading to his death, they had argued.
Golden State Warriors excited to welcome back fans in person in San Francisco
Chase Center in San Francisco will now begin allowing fans to watch games in person up to 35% capacity, beginning Friday night against the Denver Nuggets; that means about 6,000 fans will be allowed inside.
Chase Center in San Francisco will now begin allowing fans to watch games in person up to 35% capacity, beginning Friday night against the Denver Nuggets; that means about 6,000 fans will be allowed inside.
Shock G, member of Oakland hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died
Gregory Jacobs, better known under the rap moniker Shock G and frontman of the group Digital Underground, has died, according to his bandmate. He was 57.
Gregory Jacobs, better known under the rap moniker Shock G and frontman of the group Digital Underground, has died, according to his bandmate. He was 57.
Danville officer charged in fatal 2018 shooting turns himself in
Officer Andrew Hall was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of voluntary manslaughter and assault in the death of Laudemer Arboleda. Hall has since posted bail.
Officer Andrew Hall was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of voluntary manslaughter and assault in the death of Laudemer Arboleda. Hall has since posted bail.
San Jose Unified sees fewer older students return to classrooms
At Willow Glen Middle School in San Jose, about one third of students chose to return to campus when in-person instruction started Wednesday.
At Willow Glen Middle School in San Jose, about one third of students chose to return to campus when in-person instruction started Wednesday.
Bay Area conservationists say region much healthier, but more action required to save the earth
People who make their livings fighting to protect the Bay Area say the region is a lot healthier than it was when Earth Day began in the 1970s.
People who make their livings fighting to protect the Bay Area say the region is a lot healthier than it was when Earth Day began in the 1970s.
Police locate 10-year-old girl who went missing in Pleasant Hill
A 10-year-old girl who went missing Thursday afternoon in Pleasant Hill has been found, according to police.
A 10-year-old girl who went missing Thursday afternoon in Pleasant Hill has been found, according to police.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.