Alameda County court links defendants with caseworkers to prevent recidivism
The Superior Court of Alameda County this week launched an expanded pretrial services program which means that people who have been charged, but not convicted of a crime, will be connected with caseworkers and direct links to social services.
The Superior Court of Alameda County this week launched an expanded pretrial services program which means that people who have been charged, but not convicted of a crime, will be connected with caseworkers and direct links to social services.
Black family sues over 1924 seizure of Piedmont home
Nearly a century after Piedmont's first Black resident was driven from his home through threats, violence and what attorneys now call a fraudulent use of eminent domain, descendants of the family have filed a lawsuit against the city seeking a remedy for the loss of their property and generational wealth.
Nearly a century after Piedmont's first Black resident was driven from his home through threats, violence and what attorneys now call a fraudulent use of eminent domain, descendants of the family have filed a lawsuit against the city seeking a remedy for the loss of their property and generational wealth.
Super Bowl week fills hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area
As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.
As Super Bowl week begins, hotels and short-term rentals across the Bay Area are filling fast, driven by a surge in out-of-town visitors.
Big rig fire snarls traffic at MacArthur Maze
Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.
Traffic was heavily backed up Monday afternoon in the East Bay after a tractor-trailer hauling produce caught fire near the MacArthur Maze, authorities said.
Human remains found in East Oakland
Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.
Human remains were found around 10 a.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. OPD's homicide unit is conducting a follow-up investigation.
Massive turnout for Emeryville's Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central officially opened its doors at Emeryville’s Bay Street shopping center.
Tokyo Central officially opened its doors at Emeryville’s Bay Street shopping center.
Passenger dies in crash during police pursuit in San Leandro
The front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and another passenger were taken to a hospital for treatment.
The front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and another passenger were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Neighbors upset by 24-hour smoke shop still open after Oakland police raid
A 24-hour smoke shop that opened a month ago in the heart of Oakland's Dimond District is unlicensed - and still operational despite a recent police raid.
A 24-hour smoke shop that opened a month ago in the heart of Oakland's Dimond District is unlicensed - and still operational despite a recent police raid.
DA charges 26-year-old with trying to kill SF police officer in Oakland
Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland.
Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland.
East Bay mourns sudden death of 'local legend' Todd Walker
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
Oakland mayor signs executive orders to protect immigrant communities
Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.
Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.
Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass
Electrical boxes.
Electrical boxes.
Oakland Unified school board weighs cuts to close $50M budget gap
Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap.
Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap.
Hundreds of East Bay students walkout over ICE
Students from several high schools across the East Bay walked out of class Wednesday morning to “forcefully express their opposition” to the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
Students from several high schools across the East Bay walked out of class Wednesday morning to “forcefully express their opposition” to the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
East Bay family of slain 15-year-old wants teen suspect tried as adult
The family of a 15-year-old boy shot and killed nearly two years ago says their pain is being compounded by a recent court ruling. Despite the "heinous" nature of the crime, the suspect—who was 17 at the time of the killing—will be tried as a juvenile, not an adult.
The family of a 15-year-old boy shot and killed nearly two years ago says their pain is being compounded by a recent court ruling. Despite the "heinous" nature of the crime, the suspect—who was 17 at the time of the killing—will be tried as a juvenile, not an adult.
Emeryville protesters pressure Target, Home Depot to challenge ICE
Hundreds of demonstrators marched Tuesday evening in Emeryville to call on major retailers not to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Hundreds of demonstrators marched Tuesday evening in Emeryville to call on major retailers not to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Bay Area nurses protest ICU nurse Alex Pretti's killing
A crowd of nurses from across the nation on Tuesday marched in memory of Alex Pretti, moving through the streets of Oakland chanting and carrying signs.
A crowd of nurses from across the nation on Tuesday marched in memory of Alex Pretti, moving through the streets of Oakland chanting and carrying signs.
'End of an era': Bakery housed in historic Black Panthers building abruptly closes its doors
A renowned bakery that for decades whipped up its desserts out of a historic building used by Oakland’s Black Panther Party has abruptly closed its doors.
A renowned bakery that for decades whipped up its desserts out of a historic building used by Oakland’s Black Panther Party has abruptly closed its doors.
Large fire breaks out in Berkeley warehouse
A large fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Berkeley, where flames and smoke could be seen from Interstate Highway 80.
A large fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Berkeley, where flames and smoke could be seen from Interstate Highway 80.
Family of 17-year-old girl killed in Antioch hit-and-run seeks answers
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.