Too soon? Reactions to California's lifting of mask mandate
California's indoor masking requirement is set to expire February 15. Monday afternoon, state officials announced they will not extend it. But this move doesn't mean face coverings are a thing of the past.
California's indoor masking requirement is set to expire February 15. Monday afternoon, state officials announced they will not extend it. But this move doesn't mean face coverings are a thing of the past.
School administrators seek vaccine mandate exemption over prom
It’s a rite of passage for high school students – Junior prom. But some students at Monte Vista High School in Danville are not allowed to go because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
It’s a rite of passage for high school students – Junior prom. But some students at Monte Vista High School in Danville are not allowed to go because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Food bank says one in four Alameda County residents need help getting groceries
Even with the pandemic entering its third year, new people keep coming to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, many who never needed this kind of help before.
Even with the pandemic entering its third year, new people keep coming to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, many who never needed this kind of help before.
Black Panther Party's 1st headquarters, now a bakery, could be razed
A property owner is running into complaints about plans to demolish a building that housed the Black Panthers Party 55 years ago in Oakland.
A property owner is running into complaints about plans to demolish a building that housed the Black Panthers Party 55 years ago in Oakland.
In 144 Bay Area freeway shootings last year, suspects arrested in 11% of cases
There were 144 freeway shootings in the Bay Area's nine counties in 2021, according to CHP documents obtained through a California Public Records request. Suspects were arrested in 11% of the cases.
There were 144 freeway shootings in the Bay Area's nine counties in 2021, according to CHP documents obtained through a California Public Records request. Suspects were arrested in 11% of the cases.
Road rage likely cause of freeway shooting that killed Cal legend Gene Ransom
The fatal shooting on I-880 that killed Cal legend Gene Ransom was likely a case of road rage, according to investigators.
The fatal shooting on I-880 that killed Cal legend Gene Ransom was likely a case of road rage, according to investigators.
Women’s prison in Dublin nicknamed 'the rape club:' AP investigation
An Associated Press investigation has found a permissive and toxic culture at FCI Dublin, enabling years of sexual misconduct by predatory employees and cover-ups that have largely kept the abuse out of the public eye.
An Associated Press investigation has found a permissive and toxic culture at FCI Dublin, enabling years of sexual misconduct by predatory employees and cover-ups that have largely kept the abuse out of the public eye.
Former employees save beloved Berkeley diner
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.
A beloved Berkeley diner, shuttered last month amid the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, is getting a second chance. The new owners, made up of seven former managers and workers, say they’ll be dropping the name Bette, from Bette's Oceanview Diner, but keeping everything else the same.
Oakland spa shooting victim hid coworkers and customers from gunfire
New details have been released about the deadly shooting at Kume Spa in Oakland last week.
New details have been released about the deadly shooting at Kume Spa in Oakland last week.
Video shows car hitting crowd during downtown Oakland sideshow
Police are investigating a Friday night sideshow in downtown Oakland. A video shows one person was hit by a car during the sideshow.
Police are investigating a Friday night sideshow in downtown Oakland. A video shows one person was hit by a car during the sideshow.
Suspect arrested for alleged fatal shooting of Gene Ransom on Oakland freeway
Juan Angel Garcia has been arrested for allegedly fatally shooting a man in another car while driving on I-880 in Oakland. UC Berkeley has identified the man who was killed as Gene Ransom, a member of the university's hall of fame for his standout play on the men's basketball team in the 1970s.
Juan Angel Garcia has been arrested for allegedly fatally shooting a man in another car while driving on I-880 in Oakland. UC Berkeley has identified the man who was killed as Gene Ransom, a member of the university's hall of fame for his standout play on the men's basketball team in the 1970s.
Gene Ransom, Berkeley basketball legend, killed in Oakland freeway shooting
Gene Ransom, the beloved Berkeley basketball legend, was killed Friday evening in a freeway shooting along I-880 in Oakland, according to his close friends. Saturday morning, California Highway Patrol arrested the suspected gunman.
Gene Ransom, the beloved Berkeley basketball legend, was killed Friday evening in a freeway shooting along I-880 in Oakland, according to his close friends. Saturday morning, California Highway Patrol arrested the suspected gunman.
Daniel Luna's family give update on condition, ask witnesses to come forward
The family of the 49ers fan in a coma after an alleged assault at last weekend's 49ers-Rams game in Southern California are asking for witnesses from the incident to come forward.
The family of the 49ers fan in a coma after an alleged assault at last weekend's 49ers-Rams game in Southern California are asking for witnesses from the incident to come forward.
Fatal Oakland freeway shooting shuts down northbound lanes of I-880 for several hours
A fatal freeway shooting shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate I-880 in Oakland for several hours Friday evening, law enforcement officials say.
A fatal freeway shooting shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate I-880 in Oakland for several hours Friday evening, law enforcement officials say.
Oakland First Fridays returns as omicron recedes, U.S. COVID deaths hit 900k
The COVID-19 death toll has reached 900,000 people in the U.S., with the most recent 100,000 lives lost in a short period since mid-December.
The COVID-19 death toll has reached 900,000 people in the U.S., with the most recent 100,000 lives lost in a short period since mid-December.
Oakland city leaders ask California to eliminate OUSD's debt to prevent closures
Some Oakland city councilmembers are calling calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature to eliminate Oakland Unified’s outstanding state debt to prevent closures.
Some Oakland city councilmembers are calling calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature to eliminate Oakland Unified’s outstanding state debt to prevent closures.
Slain Alameda County recruit named honorary deputy
For the newest graduates of the Alameda County sheriff's academy, Friday was a day of mixed emotions. There was joy that they are now law enforcement officers, but it was tempered with sadness because one of their own couldn't be there with them.
For the newest graduates of the Alameda County sheriff's academy, Friday was a day of mixed emotions. There was joy that they are now law enforcement officers, but it was tempered with sadness because one of their own couldn't be there with them.
Tesla factory fire in Fremont is under investigation
A fire ignited outside the Tesla plant in Fremont where pallets of cardboard debris went up in flames, according to the Fremont Fire Department.
A fire ignited outside the Tesla plant in Fremont where pallets of cardboard debris went up in flames, according to the Fremont Fire Department.
Body found in Oakland street investigated as suspicious death
Oakland police on Friday said they are investigating a suspicious death after they were alerted to a body in the middle of a street.
Oakland police on Friday said they are investigating a suspicious death after they were alerted to a body in the middle of a street.
Suspect arrested for alleged assault of 49ers fan at SoFi stadium that left him in coma
Police arrested Bryan Alexis Cifuentes, 33, on suspicion of felony assault with great bodily injury for the Sunday afternoon attack on Daniel Luna, an Oakland chef and 49ers fan.
Police arrested Bryan Alexis Cifuentes, 33, on suspicion of felony assault with great bodily injury for the Sunday afternoon attack on Daniel Luna, an Oakland chef and 49ers fan.