California DOJ probes Oakland school district over closures, potential civil rights violations
Investigators from the California Attorney General's Office are gathering information from parents about the school mergers, consolidations and closures that the Oakland Unified School District Board approved back in February.
Investigators from the California Attorney General's Office are gathering information from parents about the school mergers, consolidations and closures that the Oakland Unified School District Board approved back in February.
Residents say thieves seen on video prying open mailboxes for gas refund payments
Residents at an apartment complex in Oakland's Chinatown said thieves pried open their community mailbox in search of gas refund payments.
Residents at an apartment complex in Oakland's Chinatown said thieves pried open their community mailbox in search of gas refund payments.
Alameda County public defender accuses Berkeley police of violating minors' Miranda rights
Alameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods has come forward with new allegations that Berkeley police officers are violating a state law when dealing with arrested minors.
Alameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods has come forward with new allegations that Berkeley police officers are violating a state law when dealing with arrested minors.
McClymonds High School student stabs another student after dispute, district says
A student at McClymonds High School in Oakland stabbed another student with a sharp object after a dispute, the school district said in a statement.
A student at McClymonds High School in Oakland stabbed another student with a sharp object after a dispute, the school district said in a statement.
'Watermelon Rock' resurfaces along shoreline after mysterious disappearance
If you live in Alameda, chances are you have seen it: Watermelon Rock. It's the painted slab of cement that has been sitting on the shoreline of Doolittle Drive for decades. During the summer, the infamous rock disappeared. So what happened to it?
If you live in Alameda, chances are you have seen it: Watermelon Rock. It's the painted slab of cement that has been sitting on the shoreline of Doolittle Drive for decades. During the summer, the infamous rock disappeared. So what happened to it?
Sheriff holding inquest into officer-involved death of Oakland woman
Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston will hold an inquest Friday into the death of 29-year-old Naya Jackson of Oakland.
Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston will hold an inquest Friday into the death of 29-year-old Naya Jackson of Oakland.
Appointment of Berkeley police chief on hold during arrest quota investigation; union president steps down
The Berkeley city council did not appoint a new police chief Tuesday night and will not do so until an investigation into an arrest quota – made public through leaked texts – is complete. In addition, the union president who is at the heart of the controversy has stepped down.
The Berkeley city council did not appoint a new police chief Tuesday night and will not do so until an investigation into an arrest quota – made public through leaked texts – is complete. In addition, the union president who is at the heart of the controversy has stepped down.
Oakland firefighters battled 125 fires on Caltrans property in 12 months
The Oakland Fire Department said from October 2021 to October 2022, there were 818 encampment fires. At least 63 were on Caltrans property at the sprawling Wood Street encampment.
The Oakland Fire Department said from October 2021 to October 2022, there were 818 encampment fires. At least 63 were on Caltrans property at the sprawling Wood Street encampment.
Berkeley investigating police texts alleging arrest quotas of the homeless
The city of Berkeley has launched an outside investigation into leaked texts and allegations from an ousted police officer claiming the department's bike patrol unit was engaged in arrest quotas and a sergeant was sending anti-homeless texts.
The city of Berkeley has launched an outside investigation into leaked texts and allegations from an ousted police officer claiming the department's bike patrol unit was engaged in arrest quotas and a sergeant was sending anti-homeless texts.
Iconic Warriors house in West Oakland in jeopardy again
The owner of the iconic Warriors house in West Oakland is in jeopardy of losing his home again. Lloyd Canamore’s home first drew attention in 2020 when Steph Curry posted a fundraiser for the home on Instagram.
The owner of the iconic Warriors house in West Oakland is in jeopardy of losing his home again. Lloyd Canamore’s home first drew attention in 2020 when Steph Curry posted a fundraiser for the home on Instagram.
Oakland mayor and Alameda County DA races remain undecided
The vote counts for Oakland mayor and Alameda County district attorney are closer than ever.
The vote counts for Oakland mayor and Alameda County district attorney are closer than ever.
Man charged with attacking Berkeley restaurateur after denied free food
Surveillance video captured a frightening attack of a Thai restaurant manager in downtown Berkeley.
Surveillance video captured a frightening attack of a Thai restaurant manager in downtown Berkeley.
Woman shot dead near Oakland BART station, police say
A woman was found shot to death near the MacArthur BART station Sunday night, according to the Oakland Police Department. Her death marks the city's 110th homicide this year, they said.
A woman was found shot to death near the MacArthur BART station Sunday night, according to the Oakland Police Department. Her death marks the city's 110th homicide this year, they said.
African American veterans honored in exhibit aboard USS Hornet on Veterans Day
The African Americans in the military exhibit aboard the USS Hornet in Alameda was prominently featured as part of Veterans Day events.
The African Americans in the military exhibit aboard the USS Hornet in Alameda was prominently featured as part of Veterans Day events.
Murder charges tossed in chaotic West Oakland triple homicide
Alameda County prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a man in connection with a triple homicide in West Oakland.
Alameda County prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a man in connection with a triple homicide in West Oakland.
I-680 in Pleasanton reopens after overturned big rig crash
An overturned big-rig blocked northbound Interstate Highway 680 for nearly five hours Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
An overturned big-rig blocked northbound Interstate Highway 680 for nearly five hours Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Oakland mayor's race: no winner declared yet
Oakland council member Loren Taylor maintained his lead over council member Sheng Thao in the race for mayor, but vote counting is not finished.
Oakland council member Loren Taylor maintained his lead over council member Sheng Thao in the race for mayor, but vote counting is not finished.
Lisa the elephant receiving stem-cell infusion therapy at Oakland Zoo
One of the elephants at Oakland Zoo is receiving cutting-edge treatment in the form of stem-cell infusions to help with the animal's arthritis.
One of the elephants at Oakland Zoo is receiving cutting-edge treatment in the form of stem-cell infusions to help with the animal's arthritis.
Alameda County's historic D.A.'s race too close to call
As of Wednesday, Terry Wiley has 52% to Pamela Price's 48% in the race for the next Alameda County district attorney. Just 5,000 votes separate the two candidates.
As of Wednesday, Terry Wiley has 52% to Pamela Price's 48% in the race for the next Alameda County district attorney. Just 5,000 votes separate the two candidates.
Alameda County will elect its 1st Black district attorney
In the race for Alameda County district attorney, the outcome will be historic no matter who wins.
In the race for Alameda County district attorney, the outcome will be historic no matter who wins.