Emeryville's Pixar to eliminate 75 positions
Emeryville-based Pixar, renowned for its animated films, issued layoff notices, marking the first time in a decade that such measures have been taken.
Emeryville-based Pixar, renowned for its animated films, issued layoff notices, marking the first time in a decade that such measures have been taken.
Union City couple celebrating 79 years of marriage
A remarkable milestone was met on Monday as Oree and Lena McRae of Union City commemorate their 79th wedding anniversary.
A remarkable milestone was met on Monday as Oree and Lena McRae of Union City commemorate their 79th wedding anniversary.
Police say 2 early morning shootings may be related
Two people were shot to death early Sunday morning at an Oakland gas station.
Two people were shot to death early Sunday morning at an Oakland gas station.
Police say person found in burning truck near Oakland hills
A body was found in a burning truck near the Oakland hills early Sunday morning.
A body was found in a burning truck near the Oakland hills early Sunday morning.
Trading trash for ice cream
Picking up trash has never been so sweet.
Picking up trash has never been so sweet.
Oakland police ask public for help in unsolved 2020 homicide
Oakland police are asking the public for help in an unsolved 2020 homicide.
Oakland police are asking the public for help in an unsolved 2020 homicide.
18-year-old sentenced to 7 years in fatal shooting
An 18-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention in a 2022 San Lorenzo shooting death, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
An 18-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention in a 2022 San Lorenzo shooting death, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
Trans Persian wrestler, creator of Hoodslam in Oakland tells story
"Hoodslam" is a mix of wrestling and performance art started by Sam Khandaghabadi, whose wrestling persona is the Dark Sheik. The transgender-Persian wrestler said the blend of wrestling performance art events is geared toward people ages 21 and up and for people who want a little more than what wrestling gives them on television.
"Hoodslam" is a mix of wrestling and performance art started by Sam Khandaghabadi, whose wrestling persona is the Dark Sheik. The transgender-Persian wrestler said the blend of wrestling performance art events is geared toward people ages 21 and up and for people who want a little more than what wrestling gives them on television.
Oakland police seek teen for shooting that wounded 4-year-old
Days after a 4-year-old girl was shot in the leg in an Oakland apartment, the city's police department said officers are looking for a 19-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the shooting.
Days after a 4-year-old girl was shot in the leg in an Oakland apartment, the city's police department said officers are looking for a 19-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the shooting.
Man gaining notice for picking up trash across East Bay
Andy Wang of Livermore spent hours Friday picking up trash in East Oakland. Lots of it.
Andy Wang of Livermore spent hours Friday picking up trash in East Oakland. Lots of it.
'Despondent' man on Bay Bridge ties up traffic
A man that the California Highway Patrol is describing as "despondent" is standing on the Bay Bridge, tying up traffic.
A man that the California Highway Patrol is describing as "despondent" is standing on the Bay Bridge, tying up traffic.
Oakland mayor considers charging other cities homeless fee
Mayor Sheng Thao is contemplating the implementation of a fee for other cities if their homeless residents relocate to Oakland.
Mayor Sheng Thao is contemplating the implementation of a fee for other cities if their homeless residents relocate to Oakland.
Oakland ice cream shop offers sweet deal: Free ice cream for trash
An Oakland ice cream shop owner came up with a sweet idea to get people to pick up trash.
An Oakland ice cream shop owner came up with a sweet idea to get people to pick up trash.
An Oakland ice cream shop is offering a sweet deal: a free ice cream for a bag of trash
An Oakland ice cream shop owner came up with a sweet idea to get people picking up trash. MyGoodness Ice Cream is hosting an ice cream social neighborhood cleanup Saturday, June 3rd from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
An Oakland ice cream shop owner came up with a sweet idea to get people picking up trash. MyGoodness Ice Cream is hosting an ice cream social neighborhood cleanup Saturday, June 3rd from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Concerned family friend speaks out after 4-year-old Oakland girl is shot in the leg
A four-year-old Oakland girl is in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg that she suffered on Wednesday night. Police have not said whether the shooting was accidental, but a family friend of the little girl has criticized the child's mother.
A four-year-old Oakland girl is in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg that she suffered on Wednesday night. Police have not said whether the shooting was accidental, but a family friend of the little girl has criticized the child's mother.
Concerned family friend speaks out after 4-year-old Oakland girl is shot in the leg
A four-year-old Oakland girl is in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg that she suffered on Wednesday night. Police have not said whether the shooting was accidental, but a family friend of the little girl has criticized the child's mother.
A four-year-old Oakland girl is in the hospital recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg that she suffered on Wednesday night. Police have not said whether the shooting was accidental, but a family friend of the little girl has criticized the child's mother.
Are nannies an easy Oakland robbery target?
Parents entrust nannies with the safety and lives of their children, counting on them to protect their precious little ones. But, a stroller can signal opportunistic bad guys to go after this easy target to grab a purse or property.
Parents entrust nannies with the safety and lives of their children, counting on them to protect their precious little ones. But, a stroller can signal opportunistic bad guys to go after this easy target to grab a purse or property.
Alameda County Superior Court judge robbed at gunpoint on way to court
An Alameda County Superior Court judge was robbed at gunpoint while walking to work at a courthouse in Oakland on Thursday.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge was robbed at gunpoint while walking to work at a courthouse in Oakland on Thursday.
4-year-old Oakland girl shot in the leg; neighbors scared and angry
Police in Oakland are currently investigating a shooting incident that left a four-year-old girl hospitalized late Wednesday night after she was struck at a home.
Police in Oakland are currently investigating a shooting incident that left a four-year-old girl hospitalized late Wednesday night after she was struck at a home.
Oakland firefighters help ailing husband, finish his yardwork
A group of Oakland firefighters is being praised for not only helping a man who collapsed in front of his home – but for finishing his yardwork.
A group of Oakland firefighters is being praised for not only helping a man who collapsed in front of his home – but for finishing his yardwork.