Oakland teachers' strike day 5: union cites progress in negotiations
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
City of Berkeley, Cal named after Irish slave owner
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
Oakland sideshow ordinance clears public safety committee
A new ordinance targeting illegal sideshows made it through the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Under the proposed legislation, sideshow organizers and facilitators would face imposing fines and potential jail time.
A new ordinance targeting illegal sideshows made it through the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Under the proposed legislation, sideshow organizers and facilitators would face imposing fines and potential jail time.
Black student reparations, housing for unhoused students among Oakland teachers' proposals
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
Former IRS officer who also worked in tax enforcement for Oakland charged in $3M PPP loan scheme
A former revenue officer with the Internal Revenue Service, who also worked as a tax enforcement officer for the city of Oakland, has been charged in a $3 million scheme involving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California.
A former revenue officer with the Internal Revenue Service, who also worked as a tax enforcement officer for the city of Oakland, has been charged in a $3 million scheme involving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California.
Two Oakland police patrol vehicles collide into each other, officers OK
Two Oakland Police Department patrol vehicles collided Tuesday as they were responding to an officer in distress call, a police sergeant says.
Two Oakland Police Department patrol vehicles collided Tuesday as they were responding to an officer in distress call, a police sergeant says.
Antioch father identified as victim of deadly Oakland shooting
The man who was shot and killed while driving in Oakland Saturday morning has been identified as Mitchell Monroe, a 27-year-old Antioch father of two.
The man who was shot and killed while driving in Oakland Saturday morning has been identified as Mitchell Monroe, a 27-year-old Antioch father of two.
Teen patients at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals get ready for prom
It’s prom season, and event planners at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have been hard at work hoping to ensure that their high school patients don't miss out on this teenage rite of passage.
It’s prom season, and event planners at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have been hard at work hoping to ensure that their high school patients don't miss out on this teenage rite of passage.
'Welcome to hell, ladies:' Dublin prison officer sued in sex abuse case
A woman is suing FCI Dublin correctional officer Sergio Saucedo, alleging that he forced her to undress and greeted her by saying, "Welcome to hell."
A woman is suing FCI Dublin correctional officer Sergio Saucedo, alleging that he forced her to undress and greeted her by saying, "Welcome to hell."
Oakland diocese files for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits, Bishop Michael Barber responds to priest allegations
The Catholic Diocese of Oakland filed for bankruptcy on Monday after it was hit with 330 sex abuse lawsuits. A group advocating for survivors of abuse by Catholic priests said the church's move is a disingenuous way to avoid compensating victims.
The Catholic Diocese of Oakland filed for bankruptcy on Monday after it was hit with 330 sex abuse lawsuits. A group advocating for survivors of abuse by Catholic priests said the church's move is a disingenuous way to avoid compensating victims.
Leopard shark spotted in Lake Merritt
A leopard shark was spotted in Lake Merritt Monday evening, a viewer-submitted photo shows.
A leopard shark was spotted in Lake Merritt Monday evening, a viewer-submitted photo shows.
Dozens of cars seized at Oakland sideshow
Oakland police said "nearly 80" vehicles were seized and towed from a huge sideshow on Cinco de Mayo.
Oakland police said "nearly 80" vehicles were seized and towed from a huge sideshow on Cinco de Mayo.
2-alarm fire at San Leandro townhome
A two-alarm fire broke out Monday morning at a San Leandro townhome.
A two-alarm fire broke out Monday morning at a San Leandro townhome.
Girlfriend, 23, arrested after boyfriend stabbed to death in Dublin
A 23-year-old woman had been arrested after a man she was in a “dating relationship” with was found stabbed to death, Dublin police said.
A 23-year-old woman had been arrested after a man she was in a “dating relationship” with was found stabbed to death, Dublin police said.
Oakland teachers' strike stretches into day 3
The Oakland teachers' strike entered its third day after weekend negotiations failed to reach a deal.
The Oakland teachers' strike entered its third day after weekend negotiations failed to reach a deal.
Student reacts to Oakland teachers' strike
Over 3,000 Oakland Unified School District teachers and staff are expected to return to picket lines on Monday, marking the third day teachers will be absent from classrooms.
Over 3,000 Oakland Unified School District teachers and staff are expected to return to picket lines on Monday, marking the third day teachers will be absent from classrooms.
Man shot to death Sunday at Oakland motel
A man was shot and killed Sunday morning at an Oakland motel.
A man was shot and killed Sunday morning at an Oakland motel.
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher, has died
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed.
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed.
Several sideshows inundate the Bay Area early Saturday, 2 cars erupt in flames
Law enforcement across the Bay Area dealt with several sideshows during the early morning hours on Saturday, with one sideshow resulting in a car fire in Oakland.
Law enforcement across the Bay Area dealt with several sideshows during the early morning hours on Saturday, with one sideshow resulting in a car fire in Oakland.
Several sideshows inundate the Bay Area early Saturday, 2 cars erupt in flames
Multiple sideshows inundate the Bay Area early Saturday morning. At least two cars erupt into flames. Dave Detling reports on the escalating dangers. Dave Detling reports on the growing dangers
Multiple sideshows inundate the Bay Area early Saturday morning. At least two cars erupt into flames. Dave Detling reports on the escalating dangers. Dave Detling reports on the growing dangers