Berkeley author Ayelet Waldman arrested, later released, in Israel: video
Ayelet Waldman, a well-known Berkeley author, was arrested by Israeli police at the Erez Crossing — the border between Israel and Gaza — while protesting the war with a group of American rabbis during Passover.
Ayelet Waldman, a well-known Berkeley author, was arrested by Israeli police at the Erez Crossing — the border between Israel and Gaza — while protesting the war with a group of American rabbis during Passover.
UC Berkeley protesters vow to keep camping out until they get their way
As the final day of classes at UC Berkeley came to a close on Friday, pro-Palestinian protesters showed no signs of backing down.
As the final day of classes at UC Berkeley came to a close on Friday, pro-Palestinian protesters showed no signs of backing down.
Family killed in Pleasanton crash was returning home from birthday party
Community members in Pleasanton are heartbroken over the tragic death of a family killed in a crash while returning home from a birthday party.
Community members in Pleasanton are heartbroken over the tragic death of a family killed in a crash while returning home from a birthday party.
Campus protests widen; Bay Area USC student could miss second graduation
Protests widen at college campuses as a USC student from Pleasanton could miss her second graduation after missing high-school graduation due to COVID.
Protests widen at college campuses as a USC student from Pleasanton could miss her second graduation after missing high-school graduation due to COVID.
Trio arrested in East Bay robbery spree
Three suspects have been arrested in nearly a dozen armed robberies across the Bay Area.
Three suspects have been arrested in nearly a dozen armed robberies across the Bay Area.
Speed possible factor in Pleasanton crash that killed family of four
The driver in a crash that killed a family of four in Pleasanton may have been driving too fast, police said on Friday.
The driver in a crash that killed a family of four in Pleasanton may have been driving too fast, police said on Friday.
Funeral for Oakland police officer Jordan Wingate
Oakland police officers bade a final farewell Friday to Officer Jordan Wingate, who died from injuries in an on-duty crash in 2018.
Oakland police officers bade a final farewell Friday to Officer Jordan Wingate, who died from injuries in an on-duty crash in 2018.
Alameda County DA sets up hotline after prosecutors accused of tossing Black, Jewish jurors
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said her office has set up a hotline for those impacted by 35 death penalty cases that are under review over possible prosecutorial misconduct.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price said her office has set up a hotline for those impacted by 35 death penalty cases that are under review over possible prosecutorial misconduct.
Man in coma after being tased in water by park police, family now in anguish
A family is demanding answers after a man was left in a coma after he was Tased by East Bay Regional Park police while in water.
A family is demanding answers after a man was left in a coma after he was Tased by East Bay Regional Park police while in water.
Family of four killed in Pleasanton crash
A family of four was killed in a fiery crash in Pleasanton on Wednesday night, authorities confirmed.
A family of four was killed in a fiery crash in Pleasanton on Wednesday night, authorities confirmed.
Alleged sex workers charged in stabbing death of man in Oakland
Two women who police say are sex workers have been charged with murder in the beating and stabbing death of a man in Oakland.
Two women who police say are sex workers have been charged with murder in the beating and stabbing death of a man in Oakland.
Proof-of-life video for Berkeley-born Hamas hostage
Hamas this week released video of a man born in the Bay Area, who's now being held in Gaza.
Hamas this week released video of a man born in the Bay Area, who's now being held in Gaza.
Alameda sues on behalf of houseboat community over 'Draconian' rent
A community of more than 50 people who live on houseboats in Alameda is getting some help from the city attorney.
A community of more than 50 people who live on houseboats in Alameda is getting some help from the city attorney.
One person detained after Oakland home invasion
Police are investigating a home invasion and assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday, according to the Oakland Police Department.
Police are investigating a home invasion and assault with a deadly weapon on Wednesday, according to the Oakland Police Department.
BOP director commends FCI Dublin staff, despite accounts of abusive behavior
In an interoffice memo sent to employees, Bureau of Prisons Director Colette S. Peters on Wednesday commended her staff for their "tireless efforts in facilitating the successful transition" of women from FCI Dublin.
In an interoffice memo sent to employees, Bureau of Prisons Director Colette S. Peters on Wednesday commended her staff for their "tireless efforts in facilitating the successful transition" of women from FCI Dublin.
Tesla to lay off thousands of employees in Fremont and Palo Alto
Electric vehicle company Tesla will lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.
Electric vehicle company Tesla will lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.
Downtown Oakland vegan restaurant grapples with repeated burglaries
The owner of a vegan restaurant in Oakland said he is filled with a range of emotions after his establishment was hit for a fourth time by burglars.
The owner of a vegan restaurant in Oakland said he is filled with a range of emotions after his establishment was hit for a fourth time by burglars.
Crews break ground on new affordable housing development near Lake Merritt
Crews broke ground on a multi-story apartment building near Lake Merritt on Tuesday that is expected to bring dozens of new and affordable homes to Oakland.
Crews broke ground on a multi-story apartment building near Lake Merritt on Tuesday that is expected to bring dozens of new and affordable homes to Oakland.
Three fuzzy falcon chicks have arrived at UC Berkeley clocktower
A few furry new faces made their way into the nest of beloved UC Berkeley clocktower falcons Archie and Annie on Monday.
A few furry new faces made their way into the nest of beloved UC Berkeley clocktower falcons Archie and Annie on Monday.
Shooter accepts plea deal for killing Pleasanton Home Depot worker
An Oakland woman has accepted a plea deal in the fatal shooting death of a Home Depot worker in Pleasanton in 2023, court records show.
An Oakland woman has accepted a plea deal in the fatal shooting death of a Home Depot worker in Pleasanton in 2023, court records show.