Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Hayward human rights activist among 19 killed in the Philippines
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Dirt bike takeover of Bay Bridge was chaotic: Police
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Oakland police on Monday said officers arrested a total of nine people and recovered 77 dirt bikes and ATVS stemming from a chaotic scene in the Bay Area, which included an hour-long takeover of the Bay Bridge.
Angel Island: Oakland Ballet presents a story of strength through dance
Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.
Graham Lustig, artistic director of the Oakland Ballet, Angel Island choreographer, Phil Chan, and dancers, Ashley Thopiah and Phoenix Wilkins, give insight on Dancing Moons Festival. Production runs May 8-9, at San Francisco's Herbst Theatre.
Dirt bike takeover shuts down Bay Bridge; 70 bikes impounded
Dirt bike riders shut down the Bay Bridge, stranding commuters in traffic for more than an hour.
Dirt bike riders shut down the Bay Bridge, stranding commuters in traffic for more than an hour.
Dirt bike operation shuts down Bay Bridge
Chaos on the Bay Bridge after a group of dirt bike riders forced Oakland-bound traffic to shut down for more than an hour.
Chaos on the Bay Bridge after a group of dirt bike riders forced Oakland-bound traffic to shut down for more than an hour.
College admissions anxiety is at an all-time high, but this expert says families need a different perspective
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.
7 injured in Downtown Oakland after car mounts sidewalk following First Friday brawl
Oakland police said the altercations were unrelated to and took place outside of the "permitted event footprint" of the official Oakland First Fridays celebrations.
Oakland police said the altercations were unrelated to and took place outside of the "permitted event footprint" of the official Oakland First Fridays celebrations.
New Mosswood Recreation Center opens in Oakland nearly a decade after fire
The Mosswood Recreation Center welcomed community members back to its grounds Saturday morning, celebrating a grand opening nearly 10 years after a devastating fire leveled the previous structure.
The Mosswood Recreation Center welcomed community members back to its grounds Saturday morning, celebrating a grand opening nearly 10 years after a devastating fire leveled the previous structure.
Can weight-loss drugs protect against Alzheimer's? A UCSF expert breaks down the latest research
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
'A Great Good Place for Books' in Oakland to close after more than 20 years
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
Oakland thieves swipe band’s U-Haul packed with instruments before tour
A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.
A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.
Iconic Oakland artist behind beloved giraffe mural dies at age 67
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
Wrong-way driver dies on I-580 in Oakland: CHP
A driver who was going the wrong way on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland died early Thursday morning after striking two other cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A driver who was going the wrong way on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland died early Thursday morning after striking two other cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.
FIFA opens new pitch at Oakland middle school
Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward.
Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward.
13 East Bay Catholic churches to shutter due to low attendance, financial woes
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
SFO: You don't need a plane ticket to walk your friend to the gate
San Francisco International Airport just joined Oakland's airport in allowing approved ticket-less family and friends to walk their loved ones to the gates to say goodbye and pick them up with hugs and smiles upon arrival.
San Francisco International Airport just joined Oakland's airport in allowing approved ticket-less family and friends to walk their loved ones to the gates to say goodbye and pick them up with hugs and smiles upon arrival.
Oakland to use street barriers to curb sex work in known hotspot
The city of Oakland will test a new strategy to deter sex work by blocking access to side streets off International Boulevard, though some residents and business owners doubt it will reduce activity.
The city of Oakland will test a new strategy to deter sex work by blocking access to side streets off International Boulevard, though some residents and business owners doubt it will reduce activity.
Dave & Buster's preparing for Jack London Square grand opening Monday
A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.
A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.
First Fridays dispute sparks deadly shooting, revenge killing in East Oakland
Two fatal shootings in East Oakland earlier this month that left a man and a woman dead stemmed from a dispute at a First Fridays event, authorities said.
Two fatal shootings in East Oakland earlier this month that left a man and a woman dead stemmed from a dispute at a First Fridays event, authorities said.