Police activity shut down I-580 in Oakland

A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.

Oakland school board member thanks community for response to ICE activity

ICE activity near Hoover Elementary was among the topics discussed at Wednesday night’s Oakland Unified School District board meeting. But the focus was primarily on the $100 million budget shortfall.

Teens jump from moving stolen car during Livermore police chase

Two teens were arrested early Tuesday after leading police on a chase through Livermore in a stolen vehicle and then jumping out of the moving car, authorities said.

ICE agents spotted in West Oakland neighborhood near elementary school

Federal immigration agents were spotted Wednesday morning in a West Oakland neighborhood near an elementary school, district officials confirmed.

Oakland committee votes down expansion of Flock cameras amid heated debate

The Oakland Police Department sought approval to install up to 40 additional cameras as part of a proposed two-year contract extension.

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.

Overturned tanker truck on I-205 closes lanes near Altamont Pass

A big rig overturned Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 205, snarling traffic leading into Livermore, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

Emeryville working to feed families in need
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Courtney Welch, an Emeryville city councilmember, talks SNAP beneficiaries and local organizations feeding families. Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program, or ECAP, is a nonprofit that provides meals for local residents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fraternity called 'public nuisance' after Cal student nearly drowns

A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition at a local hospital following what is being described as a near drowning shortly on Friday night at a fraternity house off campus on Greek Row.

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.

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.

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.