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.
Deadly Castro Valley road rage suspect released from jail
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office released a suspect originally arrested after what was described as a Castro Valley road rage-inspired homicide from Santa Rita Jail.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office released a suspect originally arrested after what was described as a Castro Valley road rage-inspired homicide from Santa Rita Jail.
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.
New drive-thrus were banned on stretch of Hesperian Boulevard. Until now
New drive-thru restaurants have not been allowed along parts of Hesperian Boulevard for nearly 30 years, and on Thursday, Alameda County supervisors undid that ban.
New drive-thru restaurants have not been allowed along parts of Hesperian Boulevard for nearly 30 years, and on Thursday, Alameda County supervisors undid that ban.
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.
Father of 9 killed after fight stemming from Castro Valley road rage crash
The victim who died after a fight stemming from an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend was identified as a father of nine.
The victim who died after a fight stemming from an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend was identified as a father of nine.
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.
Road rage fight turns deadly in Castro Valley
A fight following an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend turned deadly, authorities said.
A fight following an alleged road rage crash in Castro Valley over the weekend turned deadly, authorities said.
New Sprouts grocery store coming to this East Bay city
A fast-growing specialty grocer is opening a new store in the East Bay.
A fast-growing specialty grocer is opening a new store in the East Bay.
Woman, ex-boyfriend charged in Hayward cold case slaying
A woman and her former boyfriend have been charged in the cold case killing of her children’s father more than 30 years ago in Hayward.
A woman and her former boyfriend have been charged in the cold case killing of her children’s father more than 30 years ago in Hayward.
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.
Popular Livermore teacher retiring after 34 years
After 34 years of shaping young minds, second-grade teacher Bill Cannon will soon be closing the door to his Rancho Las Positas Elementary School classroom for the last time.
After 34 years of shaping young minds, second-grade teacher Bill Cannon will soon be closing the door to his Rancho Las Positas Elementary School classroom for the last time.
Sabrina Landreth steps down from EBRPD, seeks legal counsel
Sabrina Landreth, the former city administrator of Oakland, has stepped down as general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District after four years. She is now seeking legal counsel.
Sabrina Landreth, the former city administrator of Oakland, has stepped down as general manager of the East Bay Regional Park District after four years. She is now seeking legal counsel.
California finds Oakland Unified created ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jewish students
In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created a "discriminatory environment" against Jewish students and staff, contradicting the district’s findings.
In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created a "discriminatory environment" against Jewish students and staff, contradicting the district’s findings.