Oakland teachers union passes controversial resolution supporting Palestinian liberation

The Oakland Education Association passed a non-binding resolution Monday night demanding "freedom for Palestine," a ceasefire and "Israeli de-escalation," which some fear could lead to more antisemitism at Oakland schools. 

Berkeley police shoot and kill 1 person, 2 arrested

Berkeley police fatally shot one person Monday morning and arrested two others as they were responding to a car burglary in progress, a department spokesperson said. 

Community members meet to combat Oakland teachers' union anti-Israel message

Teachers, parents, and political leaders gathered on Sunday to express their outrage over a recent statement by the Oakland teachers union involving the war between Israel and Hamas.

Truck found submerged in Oakland Estuary

A truck is fully submerged in the Oakland Estuary on Sunday afternoon.

1 killed, 1 critically wounded in early morning Hayward crash

One person was killed and another is in critical condition after the vehicle in which they traveled in Hayward early Sunday morning struck a tree.   

Minimum wage rate for all Hayward businesses set to rise by January 2024

Wages are set to increase for workers across all types of businesses and industries in Hayward on Jan. 1, 2024, the city announced Monday.   

Southbound I-680 in Pleasanton closed for repaving

The southbound lanes of I-680 between the I-580 connector in Pleasanton and Koopman Road in Sunol are closed Saturday due to a major repaving project. 

Sierra Market Deli in Jack London Square vandalized
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A popular deli in Jack London Square had its windows smashed early Saturday morning. Owners of the Sierra Market Deli told KTVU that they received a notification around 3 a.m. Saturday regarding an alarm at their store.

Oakland's First Fridays to go on hiatus, blames shrinking space, revenue

Oakland’s popular First Fridays street fair is a family-friendly event attracting tens of thousands of patrons every month, but organizers say the non-profit just isn’t bringing in enough money.

'You're killing us': Castro Valley mobile home park residents told rent will double

Low-income residents of Avalon Mobile Home Park in Castro Valley received letters stating their rent would double next year, causing many to fear they'll soon be homeless.

New pickleball courts open at the old Alameda Naval Air Station

What is now a new pickleball facility on Alameda’s waterfront used to be the Alameda Naval Air Station, attracting people of all ages for the popular sport.

Protest at Port of Oakland over ship headed to Israel; calls for ceasefire

People demanding a ceasefire in Gaza protested Friday morning at the Port of Oakland around a US government ship that is reportedly headed to Israel.

Body cam video released from deadly shooting in Berkeley auto dealership

The Berkeley Police Department released body cam video from a deadly shooting police shooting at a car dealership that started with a man killing his son's mother who worked in the business.

Tupac Shakur Way: Oakland shows California love by renaming street for rap legend

Oakland on Friday showed a lot of California love for the late, legendary hip-hop artist and rapper Tupac Shakur – a section of MacArthur Boulevard was renamed in his honor. 

Chevron in Oakland hills targeted 3 times by burglars

A Chevron station in the Oakland hills has been targeted three times by burglars on consecutive weekends.