Mistah F.A.B.'s backpack giveaway helps 500 students prepare for the new school year
Hundreds of East Bay students are feeling prepared for the new school year after getting all of their school supplies for free at a giveaway hosted by rapper and activist Mistah F.A.B.
Hundreds of East Bay students are feeling prepared for the new school year after getting all of their school supplies for free at a giveaway hosted by rapper and activist Mistah F.A.B.
Voting age for Oakland, Berkeley school boards lowered to 16
For the first time ever in California, teenagers as young as 16 will be able to cast their votes in school board elections this November in the cities of Oakland and Berkeley. The historic move comes after voters approved two ballot measures in 2016 and 2020 that permits teen participation in local school board races. We spoke with Lukas Brekke-Miesner, Executive Director of Oakland Kids First, and Edamevoh Ajayi, a student organizer and Oakland Youth Commissioner, about this significant achievement.
For the first time ever in California, teenagers as young as 16 will be able to cast their votes in school board elections this November in the cities of Oakland and Berkeley. The historic move comes after voters approved two ballot measures in 2016 and 2020 that permits teen participation in local school board races. We spoke with Lukas Brekke-Miesner, Executive Director of Oakland Kids First, and Edamevoh Ajayi, a student organizer and Oakland Youth Commissioner, about this significant achievement.
Driver shot, crashes car and dies: Police
Police are investigating a shooting and car crash that left a person dead early Saturday in Oakland.
Police are investigating a shooting and car crash that left a person dead early Saturday in Oakland.
Man takes plea deal, sentenced to prison for death of well-known Oakland baker
The man charged in the death of the baker behind Oakland's Angel Cakes has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter and robbery.
The man charged in the death of the baker behind Oakland's Angel Cakes has been sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter and robbery.
Parents shocked to learn Oakland charter school permanently closed on first day of school
An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.
An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.
Oakland boy visits fire house where he was born for his 6th birthday
A little boy in Oakland celebrated his birthday by visiting the fire station where firefighters helped his mom in labor.
A little boy in Oakland celebrated his birthday by visiting the fire station where firefighters helped his mom in labor.
BART service restored after daylong computer problem
BART shut down a large section of its Berryessa-North San Jose bound line due to a computer network issue on Thursday.
BART shut down a large section of its Berryessa-North San Jose bound line due to a computer network issue on Thursday.
Reports of shots fired at UC Berkeley Clark Kerr campus track prompts lockdown
Students were alerted that there were reports of shots being fired at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus track Thursday morning, according to the university's warning system.
Students were alerted that there were reports of shots being fired at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus track Thursday morning, according to the university's warning system.
Volunteers help beautify Oakland schools
About 300 volunteers are visiting 30 schools in the Oakland Unified School District this week to help clean up and prepare for students to come back to the classroom.
About 300 volunteers are visiting 30 schools in the Oakland Unified School District this week to help clean up and prepare for students to come back to the classroom.
Alameda police help elderly resident care for yard
After receiving a call about an overgrown yard, Alameda police helped the homeowner clean their front lawn.
After receiving a call about an overgrown yard, Alameda police helped the homeowner clean their front lawn.
Longtime critic calls for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation
A growing chorus calling for embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign is only getting louder.
A growing chorus calling for embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign is only getting louder.
Car crash, fire on I-880 result of freeway shooting: CHP
A car crash and fire that backed up traffic on Interstate 880 in San Leandro for hours on Tuesday night was the result of a prior freeway shooting, according to new information from the California Highway Patrol.
A car crash and fire that backed up traffic on Interstate 880 in San Leandro for hours on Tuesday night was the result of a prior freeway shooting, according to new information from the California Highway Patrol.
Little Leaguers play again at Oakland's historic Raimondi Park
Raimondi ballpark in Oakland played host for the first time to a Little League game since the renovation.
Raimondi ballpark in Oakland played host for the first time to a Little League game since the renovation.
Convicted murderer's death penalty overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct
A convicted murderer from the East Bay who has been on death row for 33 years must now either be released or retried because of prosecutorial misconduct.
A convicted murderer from the East Bay who has been on death row for 33 years must now either be released or retried because of prosecutorial misconduct.
AI cameras to catch illegally parked cars on AC Transit lines
AC Transit has installed AI cameras on 100 buses across all routes to capture drivers stopped in a bus-only lane or blocking a bus stop. Eventually, violators will be cited.
AC Transit has installed AI cameras on 100 buses across all routes to capture drivers stopped in a bus-only lane or blocking a bus stop. Eventually, violators will be cited.
Deadly shooting in broad daylight in Oakland
One person is dead after a shooting in broad daylight occurred in Oakland Wednesday afternoon.
One person is dead after a shooting in broad daylight occurred in Oakland Wednesday afternoon.
Police in Oakland looking for missing at-risk man last seen Monday
Police in Oakland are hoping the public can help them locate a missing at-risk man last seen earlier in the week.
Police in Oakland are hoping the public can help them locate a missing at-risk man last seen earlier in the week.
More voices call on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign
Several organizations and political voices have called for Thao to step down, and former Oakland city councilmember and mayoral candidate Loren Taylor is the latest to join those calls.
Several organizations and political voices have called for Thao to step down, and former Oakland city councilmember and mayoral candidate Loren Taylor is the latest to join those calls.
Hayward man drowns in American River near Sacramento
A Hayward man has been identified as the person who drowned near Sacramento over the weekend.
A Hayward man has been identified as the person who drowned near Sacramento over the weekend.
Orphaned mountain lion cub brought to Oakland Zoo
An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.
An orphaned mountain lion cub is recuperating at the Oakland Zoo after it was found orphaned more than 150 miles away.