OUSD enacts one of strictest cell phone bans in Bay Area
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
4 lanes on Bay Bridge will be closed 5 nights a week
Caltrans is shutting down four lanes of the Bay Bridge five nights a week through October to make repairs.
Caltrans is shutting down four lanes of the Bay Bridge five nights a week through October to make repairs.
Woman killed in hit-and-run outside Oakland church, near police substation
Oakland police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash near 73rd and Garfield avenues, directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, across the street from the Oakland Police Department Eastmont Substation.
Oakland police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash near 73rd and Garfield avenues, directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, across the street from the Oakland Police Department Eastmont Substation.
Volunteers renew effort to find missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard
Friends and family members last saw Amy Hillyard on March 25. She is the co-owner of Farley's Coffee Shop, a popular business on Grand Avenue in Oakland.
Friends and family members last saw Amy Hillyard on March 25. She is the co-owner of Farley's Coffee Shop, a popular business on Grand Avenue in Oakland.
Family holds 'no ill will' after woman hit by car driven by young brothers in Oakland
A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.
A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.
Child, 6, driving car with 4-year-old brother hits woman walking dog in Oakland
A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.
A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.
New Jersey launches civil rights investigation into Delaney Hall, ICE detention center in Newark
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that ICE and The GEO Group, which operates the facility, have blocked the state's attempts to perform a health inspection at Delaney Hall. Detainees have reported poor living conditions and a lack of healthcare access.
San Leandro postal worker punched by stranger in unprovoked attack
A U.S. Postal Service worker returning from a break in San Leandro was punched without warning by a stranger, according to authorities.
A U.S. Postal Service worker returning from a break in San Leandro was punched without warning by a stranger, according to authorities.
'We need our money': EDD applicants line up overnight at Oakland office as delays persist
Bay Area residents say the EDD's phone lines are "impossible" to get through to, and at the Oakland office, they face long lines of hundreds of people waiting to get help.
Bay Area residents say the EDD's phone lines are "impossible" to get through to, and at the Oakland office, they face long lines of hundreds of people waiting to get help.
Albany’s hidden gem: Sam’s Log Cabin
Mike Daillak and his partner Rhasaan Fernandez bought Sam's Log Cabin in Albany in 2010. The spot is a cozy log cabin built in 1930 that has survived decades of change, transforming from a betting parlor and speakeasy into a gathering place focused on fresh, locally sourced food.
Mike Daillak and his partner Rhasaan Fernandez bought Sam's Log Cabin in Albany in 2010. The spot is a cozy log cabin built in 1930 that has survived decades of change, transforming from a betting parlor and speakeasy into a gathering place focused on fresh, locally sourced food.
Oakland Unified School District announces ban on cell phones during the school day
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday announced that students will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones during or between classes, and during lunch, with some limited exceptions.
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday announced that students will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones during or between classes, and during lunch, with some limited exceptions.
Oakland mom, boyfriend charged after 5-year-old boy ODs on fentanyl, cocaine
An Oakland mother and her boyfriend are facing child abuse charges after the woman's 5-year-old son passed out after dinner and was later found to have fentanyl and cocaine in his system, authorities said.
An Oakland mother and her boyfriend are facing child abuse charges after the woman's 5-year-old son passed out after dinner and was later found to have fentanyl and cocaine in his system, authorities said.
New Oakland dental mobile program
On Thursday, August 6, the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California will launch a new free dental care program for uninsured adults through a partnership with La Clínica de la Raza's Mobile Dental Services.
On Thursday, August 6, the Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California will launch a new free dental care program for uninsured adults through a partnership with La Clínica de la Raza's Mobile Dental Services.
Alameda County to pay $12M over death of 8-year-old Sophia Mason
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to pay $12 million to the grandmother of an 8-year-old girl who died after years of abuse and neglect by her mother, despite several complaints made to the child welfare system, whose workers had determined she was safe.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to pay $12 million to the grandmother of an 8-year-old girl who died after years of abuse and neglect by her mother, despite several complaints made to the child welfare system, whose workers had determined she was safe.
Youth protest pepper spray use at Alameda County juvenile hall
Youth leaders held a rally outside the Alameda County Administration Building on Tuesday to protest the use of chemical sprays against children in juvenile hall.
Youth leaders held a rally outside the Alameda County Administration Building on Tuesday to protest the use of chemical sprays against children in juvenile hall.
Happy tears: Young Oakland man is surprised with a work van and tools for his new business
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
A 25-year-old man was overcome with tears of gratitude and joy when he was surprised with a gift of a lifetime to help him with his burgeoning plumbing business.
Alameda County considers $30 minimum wage that could become nation's highest
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is considering whether to establish a $30 minimum wage, which could become the highest in the nation.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is considering whether to establish a $30 minimum wage, which could become the highest in the nation.
Hayward-based dog expert: why training starts with the human
Every dog has the potential to be a great companion with the right guidance. A Hayward-based mobile dog training company is helping families gain confidence, build better habits, and create happier relationships with their pets. Fabiola Avalos, owner and canine behavior specialist at Level Up Canines, explains why successful dog training starts with teaching the people first.
Every dog has the potential to be a great companion with the right guidance. A Hayward-based mobile dog training company is helping families gain confidence, build better habits, and create happier relationships with their pets. Fabiola Avalos, owner and canine behavior specialist at Level Up Canines, explains why successful dog training starts with teaching the people first.
Family says Oakland student was killed on what was supposed to be her last day of class
A 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot while attending an adult education carpentry class in Oakland was just hours away from completing her final day of class, according to her family.
A 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot while attending an adult education carpentry class in Oakland was just hours away from completing her final day of class, according to her family.
25-year-old woman killed in Oakland while taking class: family
A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday morning in Oakland at the Parker Community Resource Center while taking an adult education carpentry class, family members told KTVU. A second person was wounded.
A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed Friday morning in Oakland at the Parker Community Resource Center while taking an adult education carpentry class, family members told KTVU. A second person was wounded.