San Leandro councilmember linked to Sheng Thao corruption scheme charged by feds

San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo has been federally charged with conspiracy, accused of accepting bribes and kickbacks to help an affordable housing company win city contracts.

Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
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In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.

3 shot in Oakland Saturday night, police investigating
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Two women and a man were injured in a shooting Saturday night, Oakland police said. The shooting happened on 35th Avenue, near International Boulevard, around 10:30 p.m. Police said there was "an altercation" but were not more specific about what preceded the gunfire.

Sideshows break out in Oakland early Sunday morning
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Oakland police said there was disruptive sideshow activity Sunday morning in two locations near the Oakland International Airport. There were 100 vehicles involved in the sideshow at 66th Avenue and Coliseum Way around 3:30 a.m., police said. Spectators threw fireworks at officers before the crowd was dispersed, the Oakland Police Department claimed. Just 30 minutes later, there was another sideshow with a smaller crowd and 50 vehicles nearby at Edes Avenue and Hegenberger Road. An AC Transit was unable to continue on its route due to the crowd, police said.

Oakland's Own
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Family owned business in Fruitvale highlights Oaklands diversity & color

Union City police investigate attempted home invasion

Police in Union City are investigating an attempted home invasion that occurred Friday morning.

Lila Downs lights up D�a de los Muertos in Berkeley
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One of Berkeley?s biggest D�a de los Muertos celebrations goes on amid increased fears by some in the Latino community. In the face of enhanced Immigration enforcement, how Mexican American Grammy winner Lila Downs, brought love and strength to the Bay Area. The festive event was held at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall.

Bay Area events canceled amid fears over potential immigration operations

There are new fears and concerns over safety for some in Bay Area immigrant communities, despite Pres. Donald Trump's pause on a federal immigration surge in San Francisco.

Local Mayors meet to discuss impacts of government shutdown

This roundtable was brought together by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, the Democratic representative for the 12th District, to understand what the cities in her district need.

Coast Guard fires rubber bullets at car outside base blockade

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard fired rubber bullets Friday at a car that was moving toward a barricade separating them from protesters outside Coast Guard Island, officials said.

Coast Guard fires at U-Haul in Oakland amid immigration protest; driver in FBI custody

The FBI is investigating a shooting that occurred late Thursday night near the entrance to Coast Guard Island between Oakland and Alameda — the same location where a day-long protest against a called-off federal immigration operation had taken place hours earlier.

Live updates: Gunfire rings out at end of Bay Area immigration protest

Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.

Beloved Berkeley school volunteer honored after surviving carjacking rampage

Robert Clear was greeted Wednesday with roaring cheers from a Berkeley elementary school community where he has long volunteered. Clear was among those struck and injured by an alleged carjacker.

Federal immigration agents headed to Bay Area, Alameda's Coast Guard Island

President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Beloved school volunteer, struck and injured by alleged carjacker in Berkeley, to be honored

A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.

Doug Martin died in Oakland police custody as family sought mental health help

As the investigation continues into the death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin, new details are emerging about what the 36-year-old was battling before he died in police custody.