Skyline High students protest gun violence after shootings rock Oakland campuses
Students at Skyline High School walked out of class on Tuesday to protest gun violence on school campuses, following a shooting last week that left one of their classmates injured.
Students at Skyline High School walked out of class on Tuesday to protest gun violence on school campuses, following a shooting last week that left one of their classmates injured.
Coach Beam murder suspect makes 1st court appearance in Oakland
The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance on Tuesday, but did not enter a plea.
The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance on Tuesday, but did not enter a plea.
Coach Beam concerned about security at Laney College before his death
Laney College Athletic Director John Beam had complained about security at the Oakland community college a day before he was shot to death on campus, according to student journalists at the Peralta Citizen.
Laney College Athletic Director John Beam had complained about security at the Oakland community college a day before he was shot to death on campus, according to student journalists at the Peralta Citizen.
Coach Beam's death sparks resurrection of gun enhancement charges
The shooting death of legendary football Coach John Beam at Laney College last week prompted the Alameda County District Attorney on Monday to announce she would seek to resurrect mandatory minimum sentences for gun-related convictions, reversing a trend by the ousted DA.
The shooting death of legendary football Coach John Beam at Laney College last week prompted the Alameda County District Attorney on Monday to announce she would seek to resurrect mandatory minimum sentences for gun-related convictions, reversing a trend by the ousted DA.
Oakland's Jack London Square poised for change with new law
More than half the storefronts in Jack London Square sit vacant, but a new law aims to change that by allowing the Port of Oakland to lease space to a broader range of businesses.
More than half the storefronts in Jack London Square sit vacant, but a new law aims to change that by allowing the Port of Oakland to lease space to a broader range of businesses.
Who is John Beam's alleged killer? Cedric Irving Jr. charged in coach's death
The Alameda County District Attorney on Monday charged a 27-year-old man following last week's shooting death of the legendary Laney College football coach, John Beam.
The Alameda County District Attorney on Monday charged a 27-year-old man following last week's shooting death of the legendary Laney College football coach, John Beam.
NFL player drops to knees after victory to honor Coach John Beam
Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright had a stunning moment Sunday night in a victory against the Minnesota Vikings when he intercepted a touchdown pass. And then he dropped to his knee to pay tribute to Coach John Beam.
Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright had a stunning moment Sunday night in a victory against the Minnesota Vikings when he intercepted a touchdown pass. And then he dropped to his knee to pay tribute to Coach John Beam.
Bay Area hit twice by the same storm system; new cold front arrives tonight
A storm system is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds to the Bay Area starting Sunday night.
A storm system is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds to the Bay Area starting Sunday night.
Officials, residents react after shootings rock 2 Oakland schools
Oakland community members and leaders gathered in the wake of a pair of shootings at two city schools to condemn the deadly violence.
Oakland community members and leaders gathered in the wake of a pair of shootings at two city schools to condemn the deadly violence.
Oakland mourns John Beam: Tributes pour in for slain 'Last Chance U' coach
A growing memorial now sits near the office of Laney College athletic director and former head football coach John Beam, who was slain in a campus shooting.
A growing memorial now sits near the office of Laney College athletic director and former head football coach John Beam, who was slain in a campus shooting.
Arrest made in double killing at East Oakland gas station
Authorities have made an arrest in a double homicide at a gas station in East Oakland that started with a fight.
Authorities have made an arrest in a double homicide at a gas station in East Oakland that started with a fight.
John Beam: Deadly shooting of Laney football coach was 'targeted,' police say
Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting.
Oakland police on Friday arrested a 27-year-old former football player following the death of legendary Laney College coach, John Beam, who died from his gunshot wounds in what authorities described cryptically as a "targeted" shooting.
John Beam: Legendary Oakland football coach wounded in Laney College shooting
Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.
Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.
Who is John Beam? Famed Laney College athletic director shot
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
John Beam, Laney College’s athletic director and former head football coach, was fatally shot on the Oakland campus Thursday, authorities confirmed.
Student shot at Skyline High School in Oakland; 2 suspects in custody
A student was shot at Skyline High School in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, and two suspects are in custody, authorities said.
A student was shot at Skyline High School in Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, and two suspects are in custody, authorities said.
Oakland hosts 1st 'Cocktail Week'
Oakland will host its first Cocktail Week, an event aimed at highlighting the city’s growing cocktail scene and supporting local businesses.
Oakland will host its first Cocktail Week, an event aimed at highlighting the city’s growing cocktail scene and supporting local businesses.
Oakland bakery launches sweet effort to help during government shutdown
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes.
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, one Oakland bakery is stepping up to help families who are struggling financially, by giving away free cakes and cupcakes.
Red Bay Coffee to close Fruitvale café
Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday that it will close its café and headquarters in Oakland’s Fruitvale district at the end of November when its lease expires.
Red Bay Coffee announced Tuesday that it will close its café and headquarters in Oakland’s Fruitvale district at the end of November when its lease expires.
Girl dies, teen arrested following Oakland car crash
A teen girl died, and a teen boy was arrested following a Friday morning car crash just off Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland, police said Monday.
A teen girl died, and a teen boy was arrested following a Friday morning car crash just off Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland, police said Monday.
Belva Davis: Honoring her life and legacy
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at Grace Cathedral Church in San Francisco on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Belva Davis — the pioneering Bay Area journalist who broke barriers as the first African American woman to appear on television in the western United States.
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at Grace Cathedral Church in San Francisco on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Belva Davis — the pioneering Bay Area journalist who broke barriers as the first African American woman to appear on television in the western United States.