San Lorenzo Girl Scouts create 'Period Packs' for menstrual products
Three Girl Scouts from San Lorenzo have been creating "Period Packs" to take the stigma and embarrassment out of the menstrual cycle.
Three Girl Scouts from San Lorenzo have been creating "Period Packs" to take the stigma and embarrassment out of the menstrual cycle.
Gun battle in residential neighborhood in East Oakland caught on camera
A video posted online showed a frightening gun battle in a residential neighborhood in east Oakland.
A video posted online showed a frightening gun battle in a residential neighborhood in east Oakland.
Fans can still co-own Oakland Roots and Soul soccer teams
Fans can still become part-owners of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club to aid in the club's efforts to construct a professional soccer stadium near the Coliseum.
Fans can still become part-owners of the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club to aid in the club's efforts to construct a professional soccer stadium near the Coliseum.
More controversy follows Sunol school board’s decision to ban Pride flags
A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.
A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.
Busy night as Oakland City Council OKs crime strategies while cops chase calls
At a marathon council meeting that went into Wednesday morning, Oakland city leaders approved a multifaceted crime prevention plan.
At a marathon council meeting that went into Wednesday morning, Oakland city leaders approved a multifaceted crime prevention plan.
2 Bay Area men sentenced 15, 18 years in prison for child pornography charges
Two Bay Area residents, one being a driving school instructor who used his position to find victims, were sentenced to 15 years and 18 years respectively for several charges relating to child pornography, according to federal prosecutors.
Two Bay Area residents, one being a driving school instructor who used his position to find victims, were sentenced to 15 years and 18 years respectively for several charges relating to child pornography, according to federal prosecutors.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy pleads to 'wet reckless' after BBQ event
The Alameda County sheriff's deputy charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence after a funeral gathering where he barbecued for the guests and then damaged a county-owned truck has pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
The Alameda County sheriff's deputy charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence after a funeral gathering where he barbecued for the guests and then damaged a county-owned truck has pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Piedmont adding new network of surveillance cameras on city streets
One of Oakland's neighboring cities, Piedmont, will add a new network of surveillance cameras on its city streets.
One of Oakland's neighboring cities, Piedmont, will add a new network of surveillance cameras on its city streets.
UC president’s Berkeley home vandalized; regents reject buying him home in Piedmont
The University of California regents want to protect President Michael Drake, whose Berkeley home has been the target of vandals — including racist graffiti. But they won't buy Drake a nearly $13 million home in Piedmont.
The University of California regents want to protect President Michael Drake, whose Berkeley home has been the target of vandals — including racist graffiti. But they won't buy Drake a nearly $13 million home in Piedmont.
Alameda County supes authorize homeless state of emergency
As of early 2022, Alameda County had at least 9,747 unhoused residents on a single night.
As of early 2022, Alameda County had at least 9,747 unhoused residents on a single night.
Oakland OK's adding more 911 dispatchers, cameras, police
The Oakland City Council early Wednesday morning approved new steps to try and fight crime.
The Oakland City Council early Wednesday morning approved new steps to try and fight crime.
Former NAACP members call current Oakland chapter's stance vs. progressive leaders 'shameful'
Former NAACP members are accusing the Oakland branch of endorsing policies that they say are in conflict with the group's values.
Former NAACP members are accusing the Oakland branch of endorsing policies that they say are in conflict with the group's values.
Oakland council approves mayor's raise
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved a raise for the mayor, making her the third-highest paid mayor in California.
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved a raise for the mayor, making her the third-highest paid mayor in California.
Oakland councilmember proposes crime-fighting strategies
An Oakland councilmember is urging the city to consider multiple proposals to address a jump in crime.
An Oakland councilmember is urging the city to consider multiple proposals to address a jump in crime.
Several Bay Area health departments issue new mask mandates, amid rising COVID cases
Health officials in several Bay Area counties have issued new mask mandates as COVID-19 cases continued to rise and in preparation for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
Health officials in several Bay Area counties have issued new mask mandates as COVID-19 cases continued to rise and in preparation for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
Thieves use car to smash into Berkeley lululemon store
A popular activewear store was burglarized in Berkeley after thieves backed a vehicle into the store Tuesday morning.
A popular activewear store was burglarized in Berkeley after thieves backed a vehicle into the store Tuesday morning.
1 dead after crash on I-580 in Oakland
A person died following a vehicle accident on an Oakland highway Tuesday morning.
A person died following a vehicle accident on an Oakland highway Tuesday morning.
Video: Woman dragged down street in brutal Oakland robbery
Video shows a brazen robbery in Oakland where two men approach a woman from behind, grab her bags, and drag her down the street.
Video shows a brazen robbery in Oakland where two men approach a woman from behind, grab her bags, and drag her down the street.
Rally on! Community event honors late Oakland tennis leader
Community members are invited to participate in the Rally On! event, which honors a late Oakland tennis leader and raises money for low-income kids to play the sport.
Community members are invited to participate in the Rally On! event, which honors a late Oakland tennis leader and raises money for low-income kids to play the sport.
Fired OPD chief claims new report vindicates his actions
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong claims that a new report from an administrative hearing officer exonerates him of wrongdoing after he was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao in February.
Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong claims that a new report from an administrative hearing officer exonerates him of wrongdoing after he was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao in February.