Oakland honors 'Mama C' as 'Mother of the Year'
For Mother’s Day, an Oakland woman received high honors for her lifelong commitment to her community and her family.
For Mother’s Day, an Oakland woman received high honors for her lifelong commitment to her community and her family.
West Oakland boxer Amari 'The Reaper' Jones set to headline at SAP center
Amari "The Reaper" Jones will be taking on former world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri from Germany on May 22nd at the SAP center.
Amari "The Reaper" Jones will be taking on former world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri from Germany on May 22nd at the SAP center.
Alameda County district attorney race: Who’s running?
Three candidates are vying for Alameda County district attorney at a time when violent crime and public safety dominate voter concerns.
Three candidates are vying for Alameda County district attorney at a time when violent crime and public safety dominate voter concerns.
San Leandro police kill armed man during welfare check
San Leandro police said they ended up killing a man they were conducting a welfare check on who they said was reportedly making suicidal statements to a friend and then later pointed a gun at officers.
San Leandro police said they ended up killing a man they were conducting a welfare check on who they said was reportedly making suicidal statements to a friend and then later pointed a gun at officers.
Oakland School for the Arts presents: Next gen fashion creators
This year's runway show from the Fashion Design Pathway at OSA features designs that play with structure, silhouette, and material, revealing the unexpected beauty that emerges when conventions are questioned and rebuilt. Support the youth, Friday, May 8 and Saturday from 7-9PM.
This year's runway show from the Fashion Design Pathway at OSA features designs that play with structure, silhouette, and material, revealing the unexpected beauty that emerges when conventions are questioned and rebuilt. Support the youth, Friday, May 8 and Saturday from 7-9PM.
Cal Performances presents, This Land: Reflections on America
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
Oakland police shoot suspect after he drags officers with car, pins one
Two Oakland police officers have been released from the hospital after being dragged by a fleeing suspect's vehicle. One of the officers was pinned by the car after it crashed, and the driver was hospitalized after one of the officers opened fire.
Two Oakland police officers have been released from the hospital after being dragged by a fleeing suspect's vehicle. One of the officers was pinned by the car after it crashed, and the driver was hospitalized after one of the officers opened fire.
Berkeley renews Flock but blocks significant expansion of network
The Berkeley City Council has voted to renew its existing contract for the Flock automated license plate reader system, though officials blocked a significant expansion of the city's surveillance network.
The Berkeley City Council has voted to renew its existing contract for the Flock automated license plate reader system, though officials blocked a significant expansion of the city's surveillance network.
BART legacy car to become Arthur Mac’s new dining space in Hayward
Arthur Mac’s Big Snack is opening its third and largest location in downtown Hayward, featuring a restored 1990s Class A BART train car.
Arthur Mac’s Big Snack is opening its third and largest location in downtown Hayward, featuring a restored 1990s Class A BART train car.
Bay Bridge dirt bike takeover nets nearly 2 dozen arrests, felony evasion
Oakland police have confirmed at least 23 arrests following a massive illegal sideshow takeover on the Bay Bridge, which brought cars to a standstill early Sunday evening for roughly an hour.
Oakland police have confirmed at least 23 arrests following a massive illegal sideshow takeover on the Bay Bridge, which brought cars to a standstill early Sunday evening for roughly an hour.
Survival of Oakland First Fridays is under threat after some sponsors pull out
Organizers of Oakland First Fridays report that sponsors are pulling out because the event is being unfairly blamed for violent incidents occurring hours after festivities end.
Organizers of Oakland First Fridays report that sponsors are pulling out because the event is being unfairly blamed for violent incidents occurring hours after festivities end.
BART to hold its first-ever prom, and you're invited
It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.
It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.
Hire Oakland job fair
Hire Oakland Job Fair will be taking place outside at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday, May 13. The citywide hiring event will feature recruiters from EBMUD, Samuel Merritt University, the City of Oakland, BART, PG&E, and more. Visraant Iyer, gives insight.
Hire Oakland Job Fair will be taking place outside at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday, May 13. The citywide hiring event will feature recruiters from EBMUD, Samuel Merritt University, the City of Oakland, BART, PG&E, and more. Visraant Iyer, gives insight.
Oakland approves $1M fine to couple over illegally cutting down trees
A North Oakland couple is on the hook for nearly $1 million in penalties after the City Council voted Tuesday to enforce a finding that they illegally cut down 38 trees on their own and neighboring property.
A North Oakland couple is on the hook for nearly $1 million in penalties after the City Council voted Tuesday to enforce a finding that they illegally cut down 38 trees on their own and neighboring property.
Grocery Outlet pushes to move into old Oakland Walgreens: report
The discount supermarket chain Grocery Outlet is planning to expand its presence in Oakland by moving into two vacant storefronts formerly occupied by Walgreens.
The discount supermarket chain Grocery Outlet is planning to expand its presence in Oakland by moving into two vacant storefronts formerly occupied by Walgreens.
Oakland church memorializing homicide victims targeted by vandals
Vandals desecrated St. Columba Catholic Church in North Oakland, destroying crosses meant to honor the city’s homicide victims.
Vandals desecrated St. Columba Catholic Church in North Oakland, destroying crosses meant to honor the city’s homicide victims.
Small aircraft lands in Livermore vegetation
A small aircraft was involved in an accident in Livermore but landed safely in vegetation.
A small aircraft was involved in an accident in Livermore but landed safely in vegetation.
District 14 congressional race: Who's running to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell?
California's primary election will be held on June 2 – but voters in parts of Alameda County could cast their ballots as many as four times to fill the U.S. House District 14 seat filled by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
California's primary election will be held on June 2 – but voters in parts of Alameda County could cast their ballots as many as four times to fill the U.S. House District 14 seat filled by former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
AT&T says copper thieves using bold tactics, including cars and trains
Copper thieves are going to great lengths to get their hands on the profitable metal.
Copper thieves are going to great lengths to get their hands on the profitable metal.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.