Former Oakland officers take fatal 'ghost chase' case to Supreme Court
Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.
Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.
Berkeley police hear concerns as they consider expanding Flock Safety cameras, adding drones
Berkeley police are weighing an expansion of their Flock Safety camera program as community members raise concerns about data collection and access.
Berkeley police are weighing an expansion of their Flock Safety camera program as community members raise concerns about data collection and access.
9 hospitalized after car crashes into AC Transit bus in Oakland
There were no reports of severe or life-threatening injuries
There were no reports of severe or life-threatening injuries
3 arrested following West Oakland shooting
A large law enforcement response unfolded in a West Oakland neighborhood Thursday afternoon following a shooting earlier in the day.
A large law enforcement response unfolded in a West Oakland neighborhood Thursday afternoon following a shooting earlier in the day.
NTSB timeline: Minutes leading up to Hayward house explosion
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary timeline on a gas pipe explosion and fire that destroyed homes in Hayward late last year. The disaster occurred after an asphalt crew struck an underground gas line, leading to a massive blast less than two hours later.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary timeline on a gas pipe explosion and fire that destroyed homes in Hayward late last year. The disaster occurred after an asphalt crew struck an underground gas line, leading to a massive blast less than two hours later.
Evacuations lifted following Alameda gas leak
A gas leak prompted the evacuation of nearby schools and residents Wednesday afternoon in Alameda.
A gas leak prompted the evacuation of nearby schools and residents Wednesday afternoon in Alameda.
Deadly bacterial outbreak discovered at Berkeley homeless encampment
Berkeley city leadership issued a public health warning on Monday after animals in a homeless encampment tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be fatal in dogs and humans.
Berkeley city leadership issued a public health warning on Monday after animals in a homeless encampment tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be fatal in dogs and humans.
John Beam murder case on hold pending competency evaluation
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has suspended the criminal case against the man charged in the shooting death of Laney College Athletic Director John Beam pending the results of psychological evaluations.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has suspended the criminal case against the man charged in the shooting death of Laney College Athletic Director John Beam pending the results of psychological evaluations.
Livermore school board delays vote on potential cuts as parents, staff speak out on $16M shortfall
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District postponed a vote on a proposed list of budget cuts Tuesday night, as parents, teachers and staff packed a board meeting to voice concerns. The district is trying to close a more than $16 million budget shortfall over the next two years.
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District postponed a vote on a proposed list of budget cuts Tuesday night, as parents, teachers and staff packed a board meeting to voice concerns. The district is trying to close a more than $16 million budget shortfall over the next two years.
Volunteer who picks up trash around Oakland robbed while cleaning street corner
Andy Wang, a 30-year-old electrical engineer known for spending his weekends picking up trash in the East Bay, was robbed in West Oakland while cleaning a street corner.
Andy Wang, a 30-year-old electrical engineer known for spending his weekends picking up trash in the East Bay, was robbed in West Oakland while cleaning a street corner.
New Dave and Buster’s coming soon to Oakland
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Oakland to host Bay Area's only official Super Bowl watch party
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced on Monday that her city will host the Bay Area's only official NFL Super Bowl watch party when the game is played on Feb. 8.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced on Monday that her city will host the Bay Area's only official NFL Super Bowl watch party when the game is played on Feb. 8.
Hundreds demand accountability for Oakland's illegal dumping 'crisis'
Frustrated Oakland residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, calling the city’s ongoing struggle with illegal dumping a "city-wide health crisis" and demanding that local leaders move beyond simple cleanups toward legislation to hold those responsible accountable.
Frustrated Oakland residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, calling the city’s ongoing struggle with illegal dumping a "city-wide health crisis" and demanding that local leaders move beyond simple cleanups toward legislation to hold those responsible accountable.
Mayor Barbara Lee on Oakland’s Super Bowl fan zone
Mayor Barbara Lee, talks Oakland’s official Super Bowl watch party. BAHC Live! Fan Zone is a free, family-friendly event happening on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, from 11AM to 6PM, featuring local food vendors, live music, and drinks.
Mayor Barbara Lee, talks Oakland’s official Super Bowl watch party. BAHC Live! Fan Zone is a free, family-friendly event happening on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, from 11AM to 6PM, featuring local food vendors, live music, and drinks.
Police investigate possible assault at Tennyson High School
Police in Hayward are investigating reports of an assault Monday at a high school campus.
Police in Hayward are investigating reports of an assault Monday at a high school campus.
Tenants abandon massive lizard in Alameda
Former tenants left a massive lizard, called an ornate Niles monitor, behind in their home, Alameda police announced on Monday.
Former tenants left a massive lizard, called an ornate Niles monitor, behind in their home, Alameda police announced on Monday.
Beloved Oakland football coach John Beam remembered for legacy far beyond the field
Family, former players, and community leaders gathered in Oakland to honor John Beam, the longtime Laney College football coach whose mentorship shaped lives well beyond football.
Family, former players, and community leaders gathered in Oakland to honor John Beam, the longtime Laney College football coach whose mentorship shaped lives well beyond football.
Bay Area vigils held for Minnesota woman shot and killed by ICE agent
Community members gathered in Oakland and San Jose on Friday night to honor the memory of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a federal immigration agent earlier this week.
Community members gathered in Oakland and San Jose on Friday night to honor the memory of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a federal immigration agent earlier this week.
Celebration of life for legendary coach John Beam in Oakland
Beam, 66, died on Nov. 14, the day after he was shot at the Laney College fieldhouse.
Beam, 66, died on Nov. 14, the day after he was shot at the Laney College fieldhouse.
Nightmare for Oakland couple whose home overrun by strangers
An Oakland couple said Friday that they're still cleaning up and taking stock after their home was overrun by strangers who compromised a home-sharing account, allowing them to use drugs, have sex and even steal their car.
An Oakland couple said Friday that they're still cleaning up and taking stock after their home was overrun by strangers who compromised a home-sharing account, allowing them to use drugs, have sex and even steal their car.