Proposed $75K raise for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao opposed by NAACP
The Oakland chapter of the NAACP is calling on its supporters to rally against a $75,000 raise for Mayor Sheng Thao.
The Oakland chapter of the NAACP is calling on its supporters to rally against a $75,000 raise for Mayor Sheng Thao.
Berkeley teen marks another feat, becoming one of the youngest to finish 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan
"Berkeley teen finishes grueling 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan. Maya Merhige, 15, completed the course in less than 9 hours, becoming one of the youngest to finish one of most challenging open water courses in the world. And she did it to raise money for cancer."
"Berkeley teen finishes grueling 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan. Maya Merhige, 15, completed the course in less than 9 hours, becoming one of the youngest to finish one of most challenging open water courses in the world. And she did it to raise money for cancer."
Animal activists applaud the closing of Golden Gate Fields
Animal activists are applauding the decision announced over the weekend, that the Stronach Group, which owns Golden Gate Fields, will discontinue horse racing at the East Bay racetrack at the end of the year.
Animal activists are applauding the decision announced over the weekend, that the Stronach Group, which owns Golden Gate Fields, will discontinue horse racing at the East Bay racetrack at the end of the year.
Family wants sheriff, CHP to release body camera video after 20-year-old Hayward man killed
The family of a 20-year-old man is demanding answers from law enforcement after their relative was shot to death, either by an Alameda County sheriff's deputy or a California Highway Patrol officer.
The family of a 20-year-old man is demanding answers from law enforcement after their relative was shot to death, either by an Alameda County sheriff's deputy or a California Highway Patrol officer.
Golden Gate Fields horse racing track to close at end of 2023 season
The Golden Gate Fields horse racing track near Berkeley is shutting down after its current 2023 season, the company that owns the track announced Sunday.
The Golden Gate Fields horse racing track near Berkeley is shutting down after its current 2023 season, the company that owns the track announced Sunday.
Oakland's eviction moratorium expires
After months of debate, Oakland's eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, making it one of the last remaining cities in the country to lift such tenant protections.
After months of debate, Oakland's eviction moratorium expired over the weekend, making it one of the last remaining cities in the country to lift such tenant protections.
4 suspects sought after shooting, attempted robbery near Emeryville bank
A victim was shot during a failed armed robbery attempt near an Emeryville bank Sunday, police said.
A victim was shot during a failed armed robbery attempt near an Emeryville bank Sunday, police said.
Alameda County DA doubles down on claim comparing recall efforts to Jan. 6 insurrection
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price doubled down on a controversial statement released by her office earlier this week, comparing the backers of a new campaign to recall her from office, with those behind the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price doubled down on a controversial statement released by her office earlier this week, comparing the backers of a new campaign to recall her from office, with those behind the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Carlee Russell case brings more attention to alarming rates of missing Black women
State Sen. Stephen Bradley introduced the Ebony Alert bill or Senate Bill 673, in March hoping to implement a statewide system for missing Black women and children much like the Amber Alert.
State Sen. Stephen Bradley introduced the Ebony Alert bill or Senate Bill 673, in March hoping to implement a statewide system for missing Black women and children much like the Amber Alert.
Crews extinguish 3-alarm fire in Oakland apartment complex
Firefighters successfully extinguished a three-alarm fire in an Oakland apartment building on Saturday, announced the Oakland Fire Department on Sunday.
Firefighters successfully extinguished a three-alarm fire in an Oakland apartment building on Saturday, announced the Oakland Fire Department on Sunday.
BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
8-year-old caught in crossfire of I-580 shootout in grave condition: CHP
California Highway Patrol is investigating a freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland Friday that injured an innocent 8-year-old boy, leaving him in grave condition.
California Highway Patrol is investigating a freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland Friday that injured an innocent 8-year-old boy, leaving him in grave condition.
Controversial Oakland police commission chair out; sues selection panel
Dramatic infighting of the Oakland Police Commission came to a head this week when the body's chair, Tyfahra Milele, lost her bid to keep her spot for a second term and announced she's suing the attorney who heads up the panel that selects the new round of commissioners.
Dramatic infighting of the Oakland Police Commission came to a head this week when the body's chair, Tyfahra Milele, lost her bid to keep her spot for a second term and announced she's suing the attorney who heads up the panel that selects the new round of commissioners.
Fire breaks out at shuttered Hayward elementary school
A fire broke out at a Hayward elementary school that's been closed for more than a year.
A fire broke out at a Hayward elementary school that's been closed for more than a year.
Oakland man sentenced to 12 years after 2 of 3 murder charges dropped
Delonzo Logwood, 33, of Oakland will head to state prison for the 2008 shooting death of Eric Ford, 22.
Delonzo Logwood, 33, of Oakland will head to state prison for the 2008 shooting death of Eric Ford, 22.
10-car crash on I-880 in Oakland after fatality reported
A 10-vehicle collision occurred Friday morning on southbound Interstate Highway 880 in Oakland after someone died on the freeway a couple of hours earlier, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A 10-vehicle collision occurred Friday morning on southbound Interstate Highway 880 in Oakland after someone died on the freeway a couple of hours earlier, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Livermore prepares for extreme heat
A heat wave is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to Livermore and other parts of the Bay Area. We asked some residents how they were preparing for this dangerously hot weather.
A heat wave is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to Livermore and other parts of the Bay Area. We asked some residents how they were preparing for this dangerously hot weather.
Recall committee formed against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price
The recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is gaining some momentum.
The recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is gaining some momentum.
East Oakland shooting leaves 2 hurt
A shooting in East Oakland left two people wounded Wednesday night, according to police.
A shooting in East Oakland left two people wounded Wednesday night, according to police.
Person struck and killed on I-880 in Oakland
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 880 in Oakland early Thursday morning.
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate 880 in Oakland early Thursday morning.