Breakdown of who is paying for FIFA World Cup police security in Bay Area
Police officers from Oakland to San Jose have been working overtime shifts, even before the World Cup started, stationed in hotel parking lots to provide extra security for the traveling Australian and Paraguay teams practicing in the Bay Area and playing soccer at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. But who is paying the local officers, and where is the money coming from?
Police officers from Oakland to San Jose have been working overtime shifts, even before the World Cup started, stationed in hotel parking lots to provide extra security for the traveling Australian and Paraguay teams practicing in the Bay Area and playing soccer at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. But who is paying the local officers, and where is the money coming from?
Anger over unexpected dismissal of Alameda High baseball coach
A sudden coaching change has sparked intense community backlash within an East Bay high school baseball community.
A sudden coaching change has sparked intense community backlash within an East Bay high school baseball community.
A taste of Colombia in Alameda
Game-day bites with Alameda's Macondo Colombian Fusion. Owners, Constanza Ortiz and Jacob Loffsner, talk food, tradition, and soccer.
Game-day bites with Alameda's Macondo Colombian Fusion. Owners, Constanza Ortiz and Jacob Loffsner, talk food, tradition, and soccer.
Boats illegally docked at Jack London Aquatic Center now sinking into estuary
An ongoing issue with boats illegally docked at the Jack London Aquatic Center has taken a new turn as the vessels are now sinking into the estuary, impacting local boating programs and a youth camp.
An ongoing issue with boats illegally docked at the Jack London Aquatic Center has taken a new turn as the vessels are now sinking into the estuary, impacting local boating programs and a youth camp.
Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot
It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.
It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.
Oakland camp threatened because of rogue boats
An Oakland youth rowing program is facing safety concerns Monday morning as organizers rush to manage a blocked public dock just hours before campers are scheduled to arrive.
An Oakland youth rowing program is facing safety concerns Monday morning as organizers rush to manage a blocked public dock just hours before campers are scheduled to arrive.
Bay Area German soccer fans erupt in celebration over World Cup win
A standing-room-only crowd packed Speisekammer in Alameda to watch Germany secure a thrilling World Cup victory over the Ivory Coast.
A standing-room-only crowd packed Speisekammer in Alameda to watch Germany secure a thrilling World Cup victory over the Ivory Coast.
Police seek suspect who tried to kidnap woman off Hayward street
Witnesses described the suspect as resembling a "Justin Bieber look-alike."
Witnesses described the suspect as resembling a "Justin Bieber look-alike."
Oakland launches 'Oaktown Thursdays' block party series to boost downtown foot traffic
Oakland kicked off a new block party series Thursday night aimed at drawing residents outdoors and boosting foot traffic for downtown businesses.
Oakland kicked off a new block party series Thursday night aimed at drawing residents outdoors and boosting foot traffic for downtown businesses.
Teen accused of killing 3 in Oakland crash released from custody
A teenager accused of killing three men after driving a vehicle into a crowd of people last month in East Oakland has been released from custody.
A teenager accused of killing three men after driving a vehicle into a crowd of people last month in East Oakland has been released from custody.
Bay Area swimmer hopes to swim entire coast of California
Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her grueling journey at the Oregon border on July 1. She plans to swim more than 900 miles, finishing sometime in October at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her grueling journey at the Oregon border on July 1. She plans to swim more than 900 miles, finishing sometime in October at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Oakland Ballers being sued by neighbor for property damage
The Oakland Ballers are being sued by a neighbor who says balls being hit out of the park have caused significant damage to property over the past several years.
The Oakland Ballers are being sued by a neighbor who says balls being hit out of the park have caused significant damage to property over the past several years.
These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Stanford, UC Berkeley ranked in top ten of global universities
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Oakland's approach to illegal dumping 'abysmal,' civil grand jury says
Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County civil grand jury.
Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County civil grand jury.
New potential buyer emerges for Oakland Arena
A new potential buyer has emerged for the Oakland Arena, matching and exceeding a previous offer for the venue.
A new potential buyer has emerged for the Oakland Arena, matching and exceeding a previous offer for the venue.
Oakland puts 'strong mayor' charter reform on November ballot
Oakland city leaders are pushing to restructure the framework of the city's government, ultimately leaving the final decision in the hands of voters.
Oakland city leaders are pushing to restructure the framework of the city's government, ultimately leaving the final decision in the hands of voters.
Grand jury report on Oakland's substantial illegal dumping
Oakland has a significant illegal dumping problem across the streets, rising from 3.2 million pounds in 2015 to a staggering 20 million this year. The grand jury panel requests enforcement changes and bigger trash cans to minimize the dumping.
Oakland has a significant illegal dumping problem across the streets, rising from 3.2 million pounds in 2015 to a staggering 20 million this year. The grand jury panel requests enforcement changes and bigger trash cans to minimize the dumping.
E-40 co-owned lumpia restaurant hit by thieves in Oakland
A popular Oakland lumpia restaurant co-owned by Bay Area rap legend E-40 was burglarized over the weekend, forcing the business to scale back some operations.
A popular Oakland lumpia restaurant co-owned by Bay Area rap legend E-40 was burglarized over the weekend, forcing the business to scale back some operations.
Oakland restaurant targeted by thieves
The Lumpia Company restaurant in Oakland were the targets of a burglary Sunday morning. The group of thieves took valuable equipment and merchandise, forcing the establishment to have to "scale back" on operations.
The Lumpia Company restaurant in Oakland were the targets of a burglary Sunday morning. The group of thieves took valuable equipment and merchandise, forcing the establishment to have to "scale back" on operations.