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.
Bay Area planetarium transforms into movie theater, offering 'date night under the stars'
A Bay Area science center and planetarium is opening its doors to host special movie nights for sci-fi enthusiasts or those who just want to experience a movie in a cosmic theater.
A Bay Area science center and planetarium is opening its doors to host special movie nights for sci-fi enthusiasts or those who just want to experience a movie in a cosmic theater.
Accused San Francisco serial burglar charged in case of Oakland home overrun by strangers
A man previously charged in a San Francisco burglary spree is now accused of helping take over an Oakland home listed on a home-sharing website while wearing an ankle monitor.
A man previously charged in a San Francisco burglary spree is now accused of helping take over an Oakland home listed on a home-sharing website while wearing an ankle monitor.
Explosive chemical found in Berkeley home forces evacuations
Hazardous materials discovered inside a Berkeley home forced the evacuation of residents and nearby homes, authorities said.
Hazardous materials discovered inside a Berkeley home forced the evacuation of residents and nearby homes, authorities said.
'Everything must go!' Popular retailer closing stores in Bay Area, slashing prices to liquidate inventory
A popular clothing store, with locations around the Bay Area, has slashed prices to sell off its goods as the more than 25-year-old chain prepares to permanently close.
A popular clothing store, with locations around the Bay Area, has slashed prices to sell off its goods as the more than 25-year-old chain prepares to permanently close.
Man charged with triple murder from drug shootout at Oakland market
A suspect has been arrested and charged with three counts of murder in a drug-related shootout at an East Oakland market that killed two brothers and an innocent bystander, court records show.
A suspect has been arrested and charged with three counts of murder in a drug-related shootout at an East Oakland market that killed two brothers and an innocent bystander, court records show.
Oakland community members clean streets ahead of Lunar New Year
Dozens of volunteers put on gloves and picked up tools in Oakland on Sunday for a community cleanup.
Dozens of volunteers put on gloves and picked up tools in Oakland on Sunday for a community cleanup.
Shooting inside car shuts down Livermore highway; suspect arrested
At the scene, officers learned that the shooting "involved occupants within the vehicle," and no other cars were involved.
At the scene, officers learned that the shooting "involved occupants within the vehicle," and no other cars were involved.