Pleasanton restaurants dismantle parklets for outdoor dining
It's fair to say that curbside eating platforms known as parklets, saved a lot of restaurants from going under. The question is: are parklets here to stay or a passing pandemic accommodation?.
It's fair to say that curbside eating platforms known as parklets, saved a lot of restaurants from going under. The question is: are parklets here to stay or a passing pandemic accommodation?.
Fatal shooting near Oakland elementary school
An Oakland man is dead following a shooting Thursday evening near a school in East Oakland, police said.
An Oakland man is dead following a shooting Thursday evening near a school in East Oakland, police said.
Judge says no immediate end to federal oversight of Oakland police
A judge told the Oakland Police Department that it shows signs of improving but he saw no immediate end to federal oversight of the department, which has stretched on for nearly two decades.
A judge told the Oakland Police Department that it shows signs of improving but he saw no immediate end to federal oversight of the department, which has stretched on for nearly two decades.
Rally held in Oakland to remember Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol
A large crowd gathered in Oakland on Thursday to mark one year since the January 6th, 2021 siege on the US Capitol.
A large crowd gathered in Oakland on Thursday to mark one year since the January 6th, 2021 siege on the US Capitol.
Fremont Unified hands out 25,000 COVID tests one day after traffic snafu
Fremont Unified School District handed out 25,000 COVID-19 at home testing kits Thursday, one day after lines of cars clogged city streets hoping to pick up a test from a lone district building.
Fremont Unified School District handed out 25,000 COVID-19 at home testing kits Thursday, one day after lines of cars clogged city streets hoping to pick up a test from a lone district building.
Sheriff's association announces $10k reward in case of recruit slain in Oakland
The Alameda County Sheriff's Deputy Association on Thursday announced a $10,000 reward in the case of a sheriff's deputy recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway this week.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Deputy Association on Thursday announced a $10,000 reward in the case of a sheriff's deputy recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway this week.
OUSD warns of possible teacher sickout amid omicron surge
The Oakland Unified School District on Thursday warned parents that some educators may be planning what they described as an "illegal" sickout amid skyrocketing COVID cases seen across the region, according to an email sent to families.
The Oakland Unified School District on Thursday warned parents that some educators may be planning what they described as an "illegal" sickout amid skyrocketing COVID cases seen across the region, according to an email sent to families.
Thanks to COVID, Newark's government building closures feels like going back in time
In the Alameda County town of Newark, you may still be able to fight city hall. You just can't go inside it.
In the Alameda County town of Newark, you may still be able to fight city hall. You just can't go inside it.
Demand for COVID test kits in Fremont snarls traffic
Fremont Unified held a drive-through COVID test distribution event on Wednesday for students and staff, but the large turnout led to heavy traffic congestion.
Fremont Unified held a drive-through COVID test distribution event on Wednesday for students and staff, but the large turnout led to heavy traffic congestion.
Loved ones of slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit 'distraught' over freeway shooting death
The family and girlfriend of a slain 28-year-old recruit are "distraught" over his shooting death and the situation is "tough, very tough" for all of his colleagues, Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. JD Nelson told KTVU on Wednesday.
The family and girlfriend of a slain 28-year-old recruit are "distraught" over his shooting death and the situation is "tough, very tough" for all of his colleagues, Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. JD Nelson told KTVU on Wednesday.
Dead body found inside burned van in Oakland
Oakland police were at the scene of a burned vehicle in Oakland early Wednesday. A dead body was found inside.
Oakland police were at the scene of a burned vehicle in Oakland early Wednesday. A dead body was found inside.
'Jeopardy!' champ Amy Schneider robbed at gunpoint in Oakland
Oakland resident and reigning "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider has been robbed at gunpoint.
Oakland resident and reigning "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider has been robbed at gunpoint.
Alameda County Sheriff's recruit killed in freeway shooting near Bay Bridge toll plaza
KTVU has learned the victim of an Oakland freeway shooting on Tuesday was an Alameda County Sheriff's Department recruit who was about to graduate next month.
KTVU has learned the victim of an Oakland freeway shooting on Tuesday was an Alameda County Sheriff's Department recruit who was about to graduate next month.
Astounding number of teachers absent on 1st day back from winter break
San Francisco public schools re-opened from the winter break Monday with a big problem. The school district is reporting that 626 of its approximately 3,600 teachers were absent.
San Francisco public schools re-opened from the winter break Monday with a big problem. The school district is reporting that 626 of its approximately 3,600 teachers were absent.
Bay Area residents struggle to find OTC COVID test kits and testing sites
Omicron has created a situation where finding test sites that can accommodate you, or even finding do-it-yourself tests, can be a challenge, though not an impossible one. There are hit-or-miss situations folks are facing as they seek confirmation of their COVID status.
Omicron has created a situation where finding test sites that can accommodate you, or even finding do-it-yourself tests, can be a challenge, though not an impossible one. There are hit-or-miss situations folks are facing as they seek confirmation of their COVID status.
Man speaks out after girlfriend allegedly killed by ex in Milpitas
The boyfriend of a woman who was allegedly killed by her ex in Milpitas spoke out Tuesday, saying he is heartbroken over her slaying.
The boyfriend of a woman who was allegedly killed by her ex in Milpitas spoke out Tuesday, saying he is heartbroken over her slaying.
OUSD says 920 students, staff tested positive for COVID-19, calling mass testing effort 'huge success'
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
Oakland's Akintunde Ahmad is now a clothing designer, investing in his community and West Africa
At age 25, few would argue Oakland native Akintunde Ahmad has accomplished more than most.
At age 25, few would argue Oakland native Akintunde Ahmad has accomplished more than most.
San Francisco, Oakland police make arrests in early 2022 homicides
San Francisco and Oakland have both seen homicides in 2022, and police in both cities have made arrests, as well.
San Francisco and Oakland have both seen homicides in 2022, and police in both cities have made arrests, as well.
Oakland police make arrest in 2nd homicide of 2022
Oakland has had two homicides so far in 2022. Police made an arrest in connection with one of them.
Oakland has had two homicides so far in 2022. Police made an arrest in connection with one of them.