Loren Taylor congratulates Barbara Lee in Oakland's mayoral race
Former City Councilmember Loren Taylor said he congratulated Barbara Lee in Oakland’s special mayoral election, following a shift in vote totals. Voter reactions were mixed, with some praising Lee’s leadership and others expressing disappointment over low turnout and the ranked-choice voting system.
No horse racing at Alameda County Fair for 1st time in modern history
There will be no horse racing at the Alameda County Fair this summer – the first time in modern history.
Oakland teachers threatening strike over massive budget problems
Oakland teachers are threatening to strike, claiming the school district isn't telling them enough about how it's handling its massive budget problems.
East Bay congressman says he would fight hard to stop Dublin prison from turning into ICE detention center
U.S. Rep. Mark Desaulnier (D-Concord) met with his constituents on Wednesday night in a town hall to address concerns on topics including immigration and the possibility of turning a notorious federal women's prison into an immigration detention center.
Man charged with hate crime after incident at Fremont restaurant
A man is facing hate crime and battery charges in Fremont after he was accused of assaulting an Indian woman and her children at a fast food restaurant earlier this month.
Oakland's police department understaffed by 199 officers, study says
The Oakland Police Department is understaffed by at least 199 sworn officers, according to a new study commissioned by the Oakland City Council and made public after a records request from Oakland Report.
Loren Taylor takes early lead in Oakland mayoral race; Dist. 2 and Measure A results
Loren Taylor was leading in early returns in the special election to select Oakland's next mayor Tuesday night, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters' Office.
Live election results: Oakland mayor, city council, measure A
The ballot includes nine candidates for Oakland mayor, but the two front-runners are former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former city council member Loren Taylor.
Good Samaritan attacked in Oakland Chinatown honored
A homeless man in Oakland was honored Tuesday for intervening after a Chinatown market worker was attacked and ended up getting assaulted himself.
Car fire slows traffic on Bay Bridge near San Francisco
Traffic on the eastbound San Francisco Bay Bridge is backed up by a car fire in a lane on the bridge, KTVU has confirmed.
Oakland mayoral candidates make last minute push to get votes
Oakland voters will make their voices heard in the special election on Tuesday. The two leading candidates met with voters on the eve of the election as they made their final pitches.
Oakland Coliseum DMV office closes after theft in HVAC system
The Oakland Coliseum Department of Motor Vehicles' office will be closed for several months after administrators say theft of wiring has rendered the building's HVAC system inoperable.
Oakland voters head to polls for mayoral special election
Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee are both vying for the position left vacant following former mayor Sheng Thaos recall.
Predawn fire destroys longtime Berkeley media center
An early-morning fire destroyed the East Bay Media Center, a decades-old Berkeley institution.
AC Transit passenger rubs petroleum jelly on himself during disturbance
A passenger on an AC Transit bus was arrested Monday in Oakland after a disturbance involving shouting, throwing items, and rubbing petroleum jelly on himself, authorities said.
Decapitated, eviscerated animals found at Fremont train station
No threats have been identified as being associated with the discovery, and a forensic veterinarian is working to identify the species of the animals.
Oakland mayoral candidates make final push ahead of special election
With less than 48 hours remaining before Oakland’s special election for mayor, the city’s two leading candidates, former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and former City Councilman Loren Taylor, spent Sunday canvassing neighborhoods, aiming to sway any remaining undecided voters.
Morning fire in Downtown Berkeley prompts evacuations
The fire broke out in the area of Addison and Milvia streets, a few blocks away from the UC Berkeley campus.
Berkeley police shoot person during possible domestic violence investigation
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available at (800) 799-7233. Or text BEGIN to 88788.
2 children injured in Oakland car accident
Two children are injured following a car crash in Oakland Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland Fire Department.