Memorial marks where Piedmont students killed

A year after three former Piedmont High School students were killed in an early morning crash on Thanksgiving Eve, a memorial still marks the site where friends and neighbors continue to gather in remembrance.

Oakland McDonald's workers decry 10-day notice as downtown location closes

Employees of Downtown Oakland's only McDonald's restaurant went on strike after the franchise owner announced it would close the location at the end of the month.

Crush of travelers hit the skies, roads & rails for Thanksgiving
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Bay Area airports reported high volumes of travelers as people took to the skies, roads and rails for Thanksgiving. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation said nearly 82 million people will travel over the next four days for this late November holiday.

List: Where to get free Thanksgiving meals this week in the Bay Area

For those families struggling to put food on the table this Thanksgiving, here's a list of groups hosting meals or giving away food to help feed the hungry on the upcoming holiday.

John Beam's death at Laney College sparks security upgrades on campus

The Peralta Community College District will implement new security measures at Laney College by the end of the year, following the shooting death of athletic director John Beam on campus.

Could Costco be opening in Oakland? Here's what we know

The city of Oakland is considering a plan that could lead to a new Costco being built in West Oakland. 

Mistah F.A.B. hosting 21st Annual Turkey Giveaway in Oakland

Bay Area hip hop legend Mistah F.A.B. is set to hold his annual turkey and food giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday.

Congress investigating Berkeley Unified over antisemitism allegations

The complaint alleges Berkeley Unified School District staff encouraged walkouts where Jewish students were isolated and "Kill the Jews" was chanted.

Suspect tears down Ring camera amid string of Hayward car break-ins

Police in Hayward are investigating a series of early-morning car break-ins after several residents reported their vehicles were targeted Monday, including one victim whose Ring camera was stolen during the crime.

West Oakland mom left without car after ICE operation ends in hit-and-run

A recent federal immigration operation near an elementary school in West Oakland left neighbors rattled, and a pregnant mother without a car.

John Beam's family issues 1st statement in aftermath of tragedy

The family of John Beam, the legendary Oakland football coach who was shot and killed at Laney College last week, has issued their first statement in the aftermath of the tragedy. 

Oakland considers a 1-year tax break for small businesses

Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.

BART service resumes in East Bay after day-long disruption
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Two BART lines from Hayward south to the Berryessa Station resumes service late Friday. This, after officials said a vandal cut fiber lines near the Hayward station, disrupting service for thousands of passengers for most of the day.

Federal agents visit Hayward elementary school

Federal agents visited a Hayward elementary school on Friday morning with a subpoena seeking information connected to a student, the school district confirmed.

Cal Performances talks November shows
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Katy Tucker, Cal Performances Chief Programming Officer, talks 'The 4th Witch' which is inspired by Macbeth. The show is Saturday, November 22, at Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley. 'Alice' will play Saturday, November 29 -28.

BART service restored hours after vandalism stopped trains

Normal BART service was restored Friday afternoon after an apparent act of vandalism caused an hours-long disruption between the Hayward and Berryessa stations, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.