BAY AREA PEOPLE Insanely Creative Costumes
A mother of four gets inspired on a trip to Disneyland and what she's created since, will amaze you.
A mother of four gets inspired on a trip to Disneyland and what she's created since, will amaze you.
BAY AREA PEOPLE MAD Lab
Art is often considered a visual medium, but Bay Area museums are trying to change that. With the help of non-profit Lighthouse For the Blind's MAD Lab, they are turning art into something you can both touch and hear.
Art is often considered a visual medium, but Bay Area museums are trying to change that. With the help of non-profit Lighthouse For the Blind's MAD Lab, they are turning art into something you can both touch and hear.
BAY AREA PEOPLE GIFT OF LIFE
A remarkable story out of Benicia...two friends, two teachers, and the gift of life.
A remarkable story out of Benicia...two friends, two teachers, and the gift of life.
Sizable early lead for Oakland's incumbent Mayor Schaaf
The incumbent Mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf?is making a strong showing in?with the lead 65% of the vote but?only 18% of precincts reporting.?
The incumbent Mayor of Oakland Libby Schaaf?is making a strong showing in?with the lead 65% of the vote but?only 18% of precincts reporting.?
East Bay teachers turn to other professions to make ends meet
With the average California teacher's salary beginning at $45,000 a year, the financial incentive to teach is not compelling, especially compared to other careers requiring a college education.
With the average California teacher's salary beginning at $45,000 a year, the financial incentive to teach is not compelling, especially compared to other careers requiring a college education.
Voter turnout in Alameda County
Ballots are being dropped off and last-minute campaign stops are being made by some big-name politicians urging people to vote Tuesday on Election Day.
Ballots are being dropped off and last-minute campaign stops are being made by some big-name politicians urging people to vote Tuesday on Election Day.
Fire at Oakland homeless camp destroys 15 to 20 dwellings
Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen for miles. As it billowed from this homeless encampment in East Oakland near the BART tracks on the intersection of 22nd Avenue and East 12th street. A homeless camp fire was extinguished this afternoon but not before the camp destroyed 15 to 20 dwellings.
Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen for miles. As it billowed from this homeless encampment in East Oakland near the BART tracks on the intersection of 22nd Avenue and East 12th street. A homeless camp fire was extinguished this afternoon but not before the camp destroyed 15 to 20 dwellings.
Vallejo officer-involved shooting in Oakland; chase ends in gunfire, suspect in custody
Oakland Police Department confirm Vallejo police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the city of Oakland on Thursday. A suspect adult male suffered injury from multiple gunshots?and was taken to the hospital.?
Oakland Police Department confirm Vallejo police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the city of Oakland on Thursday. A suspect adult male suffered injury from multiple gunshots?and was taken to the hospital.?
Vallejo officer-involved shooting in Oakland, suspect chased, injured and in custody
Oakland Police Department confirm Vallejo police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the city of Oakland on Thursday. A suspect�has been injured and taken to the hospital for medical attention.
Oakland Police Department confirm Vallejo police were involved in an officer-involved shooting in the city of Oakland on Thursday. A suspect�has been injured and taken to the hospital for medical attention.
Waterfront hotel planned for Jack London Square
An eight-story hotel complex is planned for Oakland's Jack London Square's south end in 2020.
An eight-story hotel complex is planned for Oakland's Jack London Square's south end in 2020.
Man with chainsaws on BART arrested for threats, outstanding warrants
The woman who took video of a man waving chainsaws on BART speaks to us about the incident. The suspect was arrested and has a prior criminal record.
The woman who took video of a man waving chainsaws on BART speaks to us about the incident. The suspect was arrested and has a prior criminal record.
Revelations of Oakland arson attempt leaves behind clues but little damage
A second construction fire was discovered this week in Oakland. Officials are calling it an attempted arson. It left little damage, but did leave behind some clues. Debora Villalon reports
A second construction fire was discovered this week in Oakland. Officials are calling it an attempted arson. It left little damage, but did leave behind some clues. Debora Villalon reports
Petition to rename Oakland airport after 'Maggie' Gee
Many people may have never heard of Margaret "Maggie" Gee. But that could soon change thanks to Tiffany Miller. She created a change.org petition to rename Oakland International Airport after her grandmother's friend.
Many people may have never heard of Margaret "Maggie" Gee. But that could soon change thanks to Tiffany Miller. She created a change.org petition to rename Oakland International Airport after her grandmother's friend.
No charges against BART officer who shot and killed man near West Oakland station
The Alameda County District Attorney?s Office has decided not to file criminal charges against a BART police officer, who shot and killed an Oakland man during a fight with another man.
The Alameda County District Attorney?s Office has decided not to file criminal charges against a BART police officer, who shot and killed an Oakland man during a fight with another man.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Tough Mudder
The Tough Mudder obstacle course race makes its first appearance at Sonoma Raceway a year later than planned. Why coming back was also a come back.
The Tough Mudder obstacle course race makes its first appearance at Sonoma Raceway a year later than planned. Why coming back was also a come back.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Grand Lake Theatre
We sat down with Alan Michaan, the new owner of the Grand Lake Theatre to talk about his journey to ownership and what's next for the historic theater.
We sat down with Alan Michaan, the new owner of the Grand Lake Theatre to talk about his journey to ownership and what's next for the historic theater.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Oakland Coffee Rush
When you think coffee, do you think Oakland? Well, a couple thousand coffee shops in this town say you absolutely should.
When you think coffee, do you think Oakland? Well, a couple thousand coffee shops in this town say you absolutely should.
BAY AREA PEOPLE HPV Vaccine
Ten years after the HPV Vaccine was released there is a new push to get children the necessary shots. We talk to one woman who has made it her mission to prevent the next generation from getting certain types of cancer.
Ten years after the HPV Vaccine was released there is a new push to get children the necessary shots. We talk to one woman who has made it her mission to prevent the next generation from getting certain types of cancer.
San Francisco-Oakland ranked as having the nation's worst roads
Tripnet, a national, non-profit transportation research group, has rated the nation's roadways, for big and mid-sized cities. When it comes to big city bad roads nationally, San Francisco-Oakland rank first; 71% of the roads in poor condition. San Jose is number two; 64% in poor condition. Third: Los Angeles, 57% in poor condition.
Tripnet, a national, non-profit transportation research group, has rated the nation's roadways, for big and mid-sized cities. When it comes to big city bad roads nationally, San Francisco-Oakland rank first; 71% of the roads in poor condition. San Jose is number two; 64% in poor condition. Third: Los Angeles, 57% in poor condition.
Oakland announces new efforts to combat illegal dumping
The City of Oakland announced new efforts to combat illegal dumping and has teamed up with Alameda County to launch an ?Adopt-a-Hot Spot? pilot program.
The City of Oakland announced new efforts to combat illegal dumping and has teamed up with Alameda County to launch an ?Adopt-a-Hot Spot? pilot program.