2 shootings in Oakland during impromptu Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
The Oakland Police Department responded to two separate shootings about 20 minutes apart from each other on Thursday evening, as several people were also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the streets by honking their horns and cheering out their windows.
The Oakland Police Department responded to two separate shootings about 20 minutes apart from each other on Thursday evening, as several people were also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the streets by honking their horns and cheering out their windows.
No agreement as Kaiser mental health care worker strike reaches one month
Rather than quit, the clinicians on the picket lines are working to change the way that Kaiser manages its mental health department.
Rather than quit, the clinicians on the picket lines are working to change the way that Kaiser manages its mental health department.
California's air board proposes ban on sale of diesel trucks after 2040
California’s air board is proposing a ban on the sale of big rig, or diesel trucks after 2040. The plan is expected to help meet the state’s climate and clean air goals.
California’s air board is proposing a ban on the sale of big rig, or diesel trucks after 2040. The plan is expected to help meet the state’s climate and clean air goals.
Heightened security at Oakland mayoral candidates' forum
Police and security guards monitored the parking lot of Temple Sinai in Oakland Thursday evening, as a crowd arrived for an Oakland mayoral candidate forum.
Police and security guards monitored the parking lot of Temple Sinai in Oakland Thursday evening, as a crowd arrived for an Oakland mayoral candidate forum.
Driver plows car through Castro Valley Trader Joe's, injuring 8
The driver of a car inadvertently accelerated into a Castro Valley Trader Joe's on Thursday. Four patients were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The driver of a car inadvertently accelerated into a Castro Valley Trader Joe's on Thursday. Four patients were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Progress made clearing Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment
Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.
Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.
Minor quake strikes Berkeley
An earthquake of a 2.9 preliminary magnitude rumbled east of Berkeley about 2:41 a.m. Thursday.
An earthquake of a 2.9 preliminary magnitude rumbled east of Berkeley about 2:41 a.m. Thursday.
East Bay woman turns lifelong fascination for British royals into children's book
Curiosity led to an East Bay woman's fascination with the British Royal Family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II. She's authored a children's book based on the Royals and even traveled to Great Britain to witness her Royal Highnesses Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Curiosity led to an East Bay woman's fascination with the British Royal Family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II. She's authored a children's book based on the Royals and even traveled to Great Britain to witness her Royal Highnesses Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Quadruple shooting, car crash in Oakland - couple hit while sleeping
A couple sleeping and two other victims were shot and wounded after a chaotic, rolling gun battle and car crash in East Oakland, police said Wednesday.
A couple sleeping and two other victims were shot and wounded after a chaotic, rolling gun battle and car crash in East Oakland, police said Wednesday.
French bulldog taken from San Lorenzo found in Arizona, suspects arrested
A French bulldog taken nearly two weeks ago from San Lorenzo is back home with its owners and two suspected dognappers are in custody after they were tracked to southeastern Arizona, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.
A French bulldog taken nearly two weeks ago from San Lorenzo is back home with its owners and two suspected dognappers are in custody after they were tracked to southeastern Arizona, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.
Suspect taken into custody after standoff at Pleasanton apartments
A suspect was taken into custody following a standoff at an apartment complex in Pleasanton on Wednesday morning, police said.
A suspect was taken into custody following a standoff at an apartment complex in Pleasanton on Wednesday morning, police said.
Oakland committee tentatively rejects license plate readers
The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Tuesday tentatively rejected Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong's bid for the continued use of automated license plate readers to solve crimes.
The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Tuesday tentatively rejected Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong's bid for the continued use of automated license plate readers to solve crimes.
Dave Stewart interview ahead of Oakland A's retiring his jersey number
Dave Stewart interview ahead of Oakland A's retiring his jersey number
Dave Stewart interview ahead of Oakland A's retiring his jersey number
12-year-old charged in accidental shooting at Oakland middle school that wounded student
A 12-year-old student at an East Oakland middle school was charged in an accidental shooting that left another student wounded.
A 12-year-old student at an East Oakland middle school was charged in an accidental shooting that left another student wounded.
In her acclaimed debut novel 'Nightcrawling,' Leila Mottley reveals how vulnerable Black girls are
Throughout history, many have envisaged the Bay Area as a prismatic haven for the misunderstood, the radical, the clairvoyant of a better future. The belief is "here, we are safe, we are free to experiment, we are supported in our endeavors to push on the status quo of identity, artistry and politics."
Throughout history, many have envisaged the Bay Area as a prismatic haven for the misunderstood, the radical, the clairvoyant of a better future. The belief is "here, we are safe, we are free to experiment, we are supported in our endeavors to push on the status quo of identity, artistry and politics."
Oakland's Zendaya makes history with her 2nd Emmy
Oakland native and Hollywood mega-star Zendaya made history again Monday becoming the youngest person to win two Emmys for acting. She's now also the first Black woman to twice take the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Oakland native and Hollywood mega-star Zendaya made history again Monday becoming the youngest person to win two Emmys for acting. She's now also the first Black woman to twice take the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
2 Oakland mayoral candidates arrested on gun charges: report
Two of the men running for mayor in Oakland were arrested last year, in separate incidents, on gun charges.The Oaklandside reports that Seneca Scott was arrested last October and faces misdemeanor charges for pulling a gun on two people.
Two of the men running for mayor in Oakland were arrested last year, in separate incidents, on gun charges.The Oaklandside reports that Seneca Scott was arrested last October and faces misdemeanor charges for pulling a gun on two people.
Residents rescued from burning Berkeley apartment building
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Berkeley early Monday evening where three people, trapped on the building's third floor had to be rescued, officials say.
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Berkeley early Monday evening where three people, trapped on the building's third floor had to be rescued, officials say.
Victim shaken after he and his son narrowly escaped being run down by car while on their bicycles
Oakland police are investigating a hit-and-run that happened when a driver rolled through a group of cyclists taking part in a bike party. This happened Friday night along Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue. Officers say they identified two victims at the scene.
Oakland police are investigating a hit-and-run that happened when a driver rolled through a group of cyclists taking part in a bike party. This happened Friday night along Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue. Officers say they identified two victims at the scene.
Car plows through Oakland bike party, police investigating hit-and-run
Shocking cell phone video shows the driver of a car roll right through an Oakland bike party, nearly hitting multiple cyclists. Witnesses say the driver made no effort to stop or slow down.
Shocking cell phone video shows the driver of a car roll right through an Oakland bike party, nearly hitting multiple cyclists. Witnesses say the driver made no effort to stop or slow down.