List: Where to get free Thanksgiving meals this week in the Bay Area
For those families struggling to put food on the table this Thanksgiving, here's a list of groups hosting meals or giving away food to help feed the hungry on the upcoming holiday.
John Beam's death at Laney College sparks security upgrades on campus
The Peralta Community College District will implement new security measures at Laney College by the end of the year, following the shooting death of athletic director John Beam on campus.
Could Costco be opening in Oakland? Here's what we know
The city of Oakland is considering a plan that could lead to a new Costco being built in West Oakland.
Mistah F.A.B. hosting 21st Annual Turkey Giveaway in Oakland
Bay Area hip hop legend Mistah F.A.B. is set to hold his annual turkey and food giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday.
Oakland mayor pushes back against 'narrative of lawlessness'
Mayor Barbara Lee claims that six months into her term, crime is decreasing and safety is improving.
Congress investigating Berkeley Unified over antisemitism allegations
The complaint alleges Berkeley Unified School District staff encouraged walkouts where Jewish students were isolated and "Kill the Jews" was chanted.
Suspect tears down Ring camera amid string of Hayward car break-ins
Police in Hayward are investigating a series of early-morning car break-ins after several residents reported their vehicles were targeted Monday, including one victim whose Ring camera was stolen during the crime.
West Oakland mom left without car after ICE operation ends in hit-and-run
A recent federal immigration operation near an elementary school in West Oakland left neighbors rattled, and a pregnant mother without a car.
Oakland nonprofits and at-risk youth hold Thanksgiving food drive to feed 900 families
Oakland nonprofits team up with at-risk youth to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 900 families in need.
John Beam's family issues 1st statement in aftermath of tragedy
The family of John Beam, the legendary Oakland football coach who was shot and killed at Laney College last week, has issued their first statement in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Oakland considers a 1-year tax break for small businesses
Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.
Federal agents visit Hayward elementary school
Federal agents visited a Hayward elementary school on Friday morning with a subpoena seeking information connected to a student, the school district confirmed.
Alameda County DA reinstates mandatory minimum sentences for illegal gun possession
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson's action comes after two school shootings last week at Skyline High School and Laney College.
BART service restored hours after vandalism stopped trains
Normal BART service was restored Friday afternoon after an apparent act of vandalism caused an hours-long disruption between the Hayward and Berryessa stations, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
Police activity shut down I-580 in Oakland
A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.
DHS shares details on ICE activity near Oakland elementary school
The ICE activity near 31st and Market streets had Oakland parents on high alert Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Oakland school board member thanks community for response to ICE activity
ICE activity near Hoover Elementary was among the topics discussed at Wednesday night’s Oakland Unified School District board meeting. But the focus was primarily on the $100 million budget shortfall.



















