Security guard shot and killed at Oakland 7-Eleven was transitioning out of homelessness
Co-workers of a security guard shot and killed at a 7-Eleven store in Oakland last week say he was like family to them. We've also learned the victim, James Johnson, 59, was transitioning out of homelessness.
Co-workers of a security guard shot and killed at a 7-Eleven store in Oakland last week say he was like family to them. We've also learned the victim, James Johnson, 59, was transitioning out of homelessness.
Global 'Strike for Palestine' sees some high school students walk out of class
A dozen students walked out of two Hayward high schools in support of a Global Strike for Palestine.
A dozen students walked out of two Hayward high schools in support of a Global Strike for Palestine.
Oakland police say buildings and vehicles struck by gunfire near Castlemont H.S.
Police in Oakland are investigating a Monday afternoon shooting in the Castlemont neighborhood where multiple vehicles and buildings were struck by gunfire.
Police in Oakland are investigating a Monday afternoon shooting in the Castlemont neighborhood where multiple vehicles and buildings were struck by gunfire.
Neighbors mourn Oakland 7-Eleven security guard who was shot to death trying to prevent theft
Over the weekend, Oakland homicide detectives continued to investigate the Friday night killing of a security guard at a convenience store near Lake Merritt. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old James Johnson.
Over the weekend, Oakland homicide detectives continued to investigate the Friday night killing of a security guard at a convenience store near Lake Merritt. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old James Johnson.
'Coach T' turns around Oakland High's football team
His players say he has made some dramatic changes at Oakland's oldest high school that go far beyond football.
His players say he has made some dramatic changes at Oakland's oldest high school that go far beyond football.
Popular BART sweaters selling-out fast
Have you bought your ugly BART sweater yet? It might be too late.
Have you bought your ugly BART sweater yet? It might be too late.
Oakland coffee shop issues apology for 'anti-Israel hate speech' graffiti in bathroom
An Oakland coffee shop has issued an apology just days after a viral video highlighted "anti-Israel hate speech" inside the establishment's restroom, according to a post from Farley's Coffee owners.
An Oakland coffee shop has issued an apology just days after a viral video highlighted "anti-Israel hate speech" inside the establishment's restroom, according to a post from Farley's Coffee owners.
Stolen dog in Oakland carjacking recovered
A carjacking victim has been desperately searching for his beloved pet for days.
A carjacking victim has been desperately searching for his beloved pet for days.
Shelter in place lifted as Berkeley police look for double stabbing suspect
Berkeley police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing two people near El Camino Real and Oakridge Steps, at the end of Oak Ridge Road, Friday evening.
Berkeley police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing two people near El Camino Real and Oakridge Steps, at the end of Oak Ridge Road, Friday evening.
Avian flu has zoos, backyard chicken owners on alert
It’s not just poultry farms that are seeing high-risk avian flu outbreaks. Wild and domestic birds are also at high risk for the deadly HPAI outbreak.
It’s not just poultry farms that are seeing high-risk avian flu outbreaks. Wild and domestic birds are also at high risk for the deadly HPAI outbreak.
Cherished Oakland dive bar to hold final last call after 24 years
The Ruby Room bar in downtown Oakland will close for good on New Year's Eve.
The Ruby Room bar in downtown Oakland will close for good on New Year's Eve.
Berkeley police release video from fatal shooting by officer
Newly released footage shows the fatal shooting by Berkeley police of an SUV driver who had allegedly sped towards cops while trying to flee in November.
Newly released footage shows the fatal shooting by Berkeley police of an SUV driver who had allegedly sped towards cops while trying to flee in November.
Berkeley to consider ceasefire resolutions over mayor's objections
A Berkeley city council member is introducing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after weeks of public comment and pressure.
A Berkeley city council member is introducing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after weeks of public comment and pressure.
Burglars clean out Union City sneaker store after 3rd try
The owner of a Union City sneaker and streetwear store is devastated after burglars cleaned out his shop after two previous attempts.
The owner of a Union City sneaker and streetwear store is devastated after burglars cleaned out his shop after two previous attempts.
Oakland teachers participate in unauthorized pro-Palestine teach-in
The “From Gaza to Oakland" teach-in was organized by several members of the Oakland Education Association, who said it was a chance to expose students to diverse viewpoints and teach them about the human tragedy in Gaza.
The “From Gaza to Oakland" teach-in was organized by several members of the Oakland Education Association, who said it was a chance to expose students to diverse viewpoints and teach them about the human tragedy in Gaza.
Union endorses 'Gaza to Oakland' teach-in, says they won't be intimidated
Oakland's teachers union endorsed a pro-Palestine teach-in on Wednesday despite the superintendent's warning that the curriculum is not sanctioned by the district, setting up a possible showdown over an issue that has garnered national headlines.
Oakland's teachers union endorsed a pro-Palestine teach-in on Wednesday despite the superintendent's warning that the curriculum is not sanctioned by the district, setting up a possible showdown over an issue that has garnered national headlines.
Hundreds of applications for Oakland police dispatchers were ignored
Oakland City Council received an informational report Tuesday that shows hundreds of police dispatcher applications were ignored, leading to long hiring gaps and contributing to the city’s slow 911 response times.
Oakland City Council received an informational report Tuesday that shows hundreds of police dispatcher applications were ignored, leading to long hiring gaps and contributing to the city’s slow 911 response times.
OUSD superintendent warns about pro-Palestinian teach-in
Oakland Unified School District's superintendent on Monday issued a firm warning to teachers planning to hold a pro-Palestinian "teach in," calling the event unsanctioned and not aligned with district educational protocol.
Oakland Unified School District's superintendent on Monday issued a firm warning to teachers planning to hold a pro-Palestinian "teach in," calling the event unsanctioned and not aligned with district educational protocol.
Car break-in on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland leads to gunfire
A car break-in turned into rounds of gunfire Tuesday afternoon along the usually pedestrian-friendly Piedmont Avenue in Oakland.
A car break-in turned into rounds of gunfire Tuesday afternoon along the usually pedestrian-friendly Piedmont Avenue in Oakland.
BBQ truck stolen in Oakland at brewery closing over crime
A small business owner in Oakland was dealt a major blow just over two months after opening.
A small business owner in Oakland was dealt a major blow just over two months after opening.