Congress investigating Berkeley Unified over antisemitism allegations

The complaint alleges Berkeley Unified School District staff encouraged walkouts where Jewish students were isolated and "Kill the Jews" was chanted.

Suspect tears down Ring camera amid string of Hayward car break-ins

Police in Hayward are investigating a series of early-morning car break-ins after several residents reported their vehicles were targeted Monday, including one victim whose Ring camera was stolen during the crime.

West Oakland mom left without car after ICE operation ends in hit-and-run

A recent federal immigration operation near an elementary school in West Oakland left neighbors rattled, and a pregnant mother without a car.

John Beam's family issues 1st statement in aftermath of tragedy

The family of John Beam, the legendary Oakland football coach who was shot and killed at Laney College last week, has issued their first statement in the aftermath of the tragedy. 

Oakland considers a 1-year tax break for small businesses

Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.

BART service resumes in East Bay after day-long disruption
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Two BART lines from Hayward south to the Berryessa Station resumes service late Friday. This, after officials said a vandal cut fiber lines near the Hayward station, disrupting service for thousands of passengers for most of the day.

Federal agents visit Hayward elementary school

Federal agents visited a Hayward elementary school on Friday morning with a subpoena seeking information connected to a student, the school district confirmed.

Cal Performances talks November shows
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Katy Tucker, Cal Performances Chief Programming Officer, talks 'The 4th Witch' which is inspired by Macbeth. The show is Saturday, November 22, at Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley. 'Alice' will play Saturday, November 29 -28.

BART service restored hours after vandalism stopped trains

Normal BART service was restored Friday afternoon after an apparent act of vandalism caused an hours-long disruption between the Hayward and Berryessa stations, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.

Police activity shut down I-580 in Oakland

A freeway in Oakland was shut down Thursday afternoon due to police activity near Fruitvale Avenue.

Oakland school board member thanks community for response to ICE activity

ICE activity near Hoover Elementary was among the topics discussed at Wednesday night’s Oakland Unified School District board meeting. But the focus was primarily on the $100 million budget shortfall.

Teens jump from moving stolen car during Livermore police chase

Two teens were arrested early Tuesday after leading police on a chase through Livermore in a stolen vehicle and then jumping out of the moving car, authorities said.

ICE agents spotted in West Oakland neighborhood near elementary school

Federal immigration agents were spotted Wednesday morning in a West Oakland neighborhood near an elementary school, district officials confirmed.

Oakland committee votes down expansion of Flock cameras amid heated debate

The Oakland Police Department sought approval to install up to 40 additional cameras as part of a proposed two-year contract extension.

Skyline High students protest gun violence after shootings rock Oakland campuses

Students at Skyline High School walked out of class on Tuesday to protest gun violence on school campuses, following a shooting last week that left one of their classmates injured.