Water tests show what's causing the Oakland Estuary to be muddy brown and slimy green
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
Brown water in Oakland Estuary undergoing testing
Scientists are testing the brown, murky water in the Oakland Estuary to determine if there's something harmful in it, following complaints and health fears.
Scientists are testing the brown, murky water in the Oakland Estuary to determine if there's something harmful in it, following complaints and health fears.
Murky, muddy mystery in Oakland Estuary water
Neighbors describe seeing unusually brown or rust-colored water in the Oakland estuary for days, despite the changing tides.
Neighbors describe seeing unusually brown or rust-colored water in the Oakland estuary for days, despite the changing tides.
Oakland firefighters providing mutual aid to structure fire on Alameda Point
Alameda firefighters have requested mutual aid from Oakland firefighters for a structure fire on Alameda Point, Monday afternoon.
Alameda firefighters have requested mutual aid from Oakland firefighters for a structure fire on Alameda Point, Monday afternoon.
Alameda family convicted of food stamp fraud through Oakland convenience store
An Alameda family has been convicted of defrauding the government of food stamp money. The crime allegedly occurred from the convenience store the family owned on International Boulevard in Oakland.
An Alameda family has been convicted of defrauding the government of food stamp money. The crime allegedly occurred from the convenience store the family owned on International Boulevard in Oakland.
Alameda athlete wins USA Track and Field Championship race
Cooper Teare, a track star from Alameda, won the highly anticipated USA men's 1,500 meter race in Oregon on Saturday, earning a spot in the World Championship race.
Cooper Teare, a track star from Alameda, won the highly anticipated USA men's 1,500 meter race in Oregon on Saturday, earning a spot in the World Championship race.
Three people arrested for allegedly stealing goods from Alameda shopping mall
Alameda police said they arrested three people on suspicion of grand theft at an East bay shopping center.
Alameda police said they arrested three people on suspicion of grand theft at an East bay shopping center.
Empty school chairs line Alameda street in memorial honoring Uvalde shooting victims
Empty school chairs line the corner of a main thoroughfare in Alameda this weekend. It's a memorial honoring the victims of the Uvalde shooting.
Empty school chairs line the corner of a main thoroughfare in Alameda this weekend. It's a memorial honoring the victims of the Uvalde shooting.
Memorial for Mario Gonzalez burned in Alameda park
An altar created to remember Mario Gonzalez, who died in Alameda police custody, has been burned down. Some think it was intentional.
An altar created to remember Mario Gonzalez, who died in Alameda police custody, has been burned down. Some think it was intentional.
Alameda City Council approves guaranteed basic income pilot program
Alameda City Council on Tuesday passed a guaranteed basic income pilot program. The council approved the program in a 3 to 2 vote. The program is designed to help low-income Alameda residents.
Alameda City Council on Tuesday passed a guaranteed basic income pilot program. The council approved the program in a 3 to 2 vote. The program is designed to help low-income Alameda residents.
Elderly couple dies from injuries sustained in Alameda house fire
An elderly couple who was critically injured in a house fire in Alameda has died from their injuries, a fire official confirmed. The couple's grandson was also wounded in the fire.
An elderly couple who was critically injured in a house fire in Alameda has died from their injuries, a fire official confirmed. The couple's grandson was also wounded in the fire.
Grandparents, grandson hospitalized after Alameda house fire
Two grandparents and their grandson were hospitalized early Monday morning following a house fire in Alameda.
Two grandparents and their grandson were hospitalized early Monday morning following a house fire in Alameda.
2nd autopsy says Mario Gonzalez died of restraint asphyxia, not methamphetamine
A second autopsy commissioned by a civil rights law firm says that Mario Gonzalez died last spring because of restraint asphyxia after three officers put their body weight on him – and he did not die of methamphetamine because he didn't have enough of the drug in his system.
A second autopsy commissioned by a civil rights law firm says that Mario Gonzalez died last spring because of restraint asphyxia after three officers put their body weight on him – and he did not die of methamphetamine because he didn't have enough of the drug in his system.
Suspicious death investigation after man found in Alameda parking lot
Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in an Alameda parking lot.
Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in an Alameda parking lot.
Families of 3 East Bay men killed by police honor their sons' memories
Three separate events were held Tuesday for young men of color who were all killed by police in the East Bay.
Three separate events were held Tuesday for young men of color who were all killed by police in the East Bay.
DA declines to charge Alameda police for death of Mario Gonzalez
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Thursday determined there would be no charges against the officers involved in the death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez, according to the officers' attorney.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Thursday determined there would be no charges against the officers involved in the death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez, according to the officers' attorney.
USPS job fair in Alameda attracts hundreds of job applicants
The United States Postal Service job fair in Alameda attracted more than 200 applicants who were seeking more traditional and stable types of jobs.
The United States Postal Service job fair in Alameda attracted more than 200 applicants who were seeking more traditional and stable types of jobs.
Alameda police crack 1977 cold case where Korean war veteran stabbed at home
Alameda police said Richard Curley Bernard - a serial burglar and rapist – was identified as the suspect in the March 16, 1977, stabbing death of Richard Bischel, Sr., 43, a veteran of the Korean War.
Alameda police said Richard Curley Bernard - a serial burglar and rapist – was identified as the suspect in the March 16, 1977, stabbing death of Richard Bischel, Sr., 43, a veteran of the Korean War.
Alameda home engulfed in flames in early morning fire
A fire broke out in an Alameda home early Sunday. Crews were at the scene on the 1300 block of Clinton Avenue.
A fire broke out in an Alameda home early Sunday. Crews were at the scene on the 1300 block of Clinton Avenue.
East Bay Tesla club collecting donations for Ukraine refugees
With their low-noise, souped up cars, the dozens of Tesla owners meet up monthly for a coffee and hang out at the Whisk Creations Pastry and Coffee shop in Alameda. Sunday morning, the meet up was much more significant.
With their low-noise, souped up cars, the dozens of Tesla owners meet up monthly for a coffee and hang out at the Whisk Creations Pastry and Coffee shop in Alameda. Sunday morning, the meet up was much more significant.