3 worker deaths at San Leandro company take center stage at California hearing
The deaths of three workers at a San Leandro company in the span of eight years - first exposed by KTVU – took center stage at a California hearing, where state lawmakers questioned government workplace agency leaders and vowed to make changes to increase employee safety.
The deaths of three workers at a San Leandro company in the span of eight years - first exposed by KTVU – took center stage at a California hearing, where state lawmakers questioned government workplace agency leaders and vowed to make changes to increase employee safety.
Homes scorched in San Leandro fire
Firefighters learned at the scene that the fire had started outside the two homes before extending into the structures’ attics.
Firefighters learned at the scene that the fire had started outside the two homes before extending into the structures’ attics.
Oakland Black Cowboy Association's annual parade and festival in jeopardy
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association is celebrating its 51st anniversary, but its annual festival and parade is in jeopardy.
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association is celebrating its 51st anniversary, but its annual festival and parade is in jeopardy.
Car fire on I-580 near Altamont Pass spreads to vegetation
A car fire caused major traffic delays Friday near the Altamont Pass after flames spread to nearby vegetation, officials said.
A car fire caused major traffic delays Friday near the Altamont Pass after flames spread to nearby vegetation, officials said.
Security guard killed in West Oakland gunfire between cars while walking home
Tony Jerome Norman, 67, was fatally shot Wednesday in West Oakland while walking home from BART.
Tony Jerome Norman, 67, was fatally shot Wednesday in West Oakland while walking home from BART.
Warriors unveil refreshed Oakland park with help from NBA legends
The Golden State Warriors unveiled newly renovated basketball courts at Oakland’s Mosswood Park. NBA legends Gary Payton Sr. and Festus Ezeli joined community partners to inspire local youth with a message of hope and discipline.
The Golden State Warriors unveiled newly renovated basketball courts at Oakland’s Mosswood Park. NBA legends Gary Payton Sr. and Festus Ezeli joined community partners to inspire local youth with a message of hope and discipline.
Oakland music school sued for alleged sex abuse by choir director
Once an internationally recognized and award-winning youth choir, Oakland-based Pacific Boychoir Academy, was hit with a lawsuit by former students.
Once an internationally recognized and award-winning youth choir, Oakland-based Pacific Boychoir Academy, was hit with a lawsuit by former students.
Oakland hires parolees to clean city freeways
A three-year, $12.4 million contract will fund the initiative under the Golden State Works Program, providing Oakland residents on parole with steady employment.
A three-year, $12.4 million contract will fund the initiative under the Golden State Works Program, providing Oakland residents on parole with steady employment.
Bay Area theme park, which helped inspire Disneyland, to hold big 75th birthday party
An iconic East Bay theme park, credited for helping Walt Disney imagine and create Disneyland, is celebrating 75 years.
An iconic East Bay theme park, credited for helping Walt Disney imagine and create Disneyland, is celebrating 75 years.
Barbara Lee has been Oakland's mayor for 100 days
Barbara Lee has now been Oakland's leader for 100 days: The longtime congresswoman continues to face challenges of low police staffing, homelessness and blight, and threats from the federal government.
Barbara Lee has now been Oakland's leader for 100 days: The longtime congresswoman continues to face challenges of low police staffing, homelessness and blight, and threats from the federal government.
Bay Area Catholics 'shocked and very saddened' by Minneapolis school shooting
Bay Area Catholics are praying along with their brothers and sisters in Minneapolis, after a shooter opened fire in a Catholic school there Wednesday while children were celebrating Mass. Two people were killed and 17 others injured.
Bay Area Catholics are praying along with their brothers and sisters in Minneapolis, after a shooter opened fire in a Catholic school there Wednesday while children were celebrating Mass. Two people were killed and 17 others injured.
1 killed in West Oakland shooting
The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. in the 700 block of 17th and Brush streets.
The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. in the 700 block of 17th and Brush streets.
Oakland police seize more than 100 vehicles allegedly connected to sideshows
Oakland Police Department released a statement about how they are taking sideshows seriously and have new numbers on how many vehicles, allegedly connected to the illegal shows, have been seized.
Oakland Police Department released a statement about how they are taking sideshows seriously and have new numbers on how many vehicles, allegedly connected to the illegal shows, have been seized.
Oakland residents call for change after massive Piedmont Avenue sideshow
People who live in one Oakland neighborhood said a large sideshow that went sideways is causing them to worry about it happening again.
People who live in one Oakland neighborhood said a large sideshow that went sideways is causing them to worry about it happening again.
Popular Raising Cane's chain coming to these 4 Bay Area cities
A fast food restaurant with a growing cult-like following is expanding its presence in the Bay Area. Four Bay Area cities are getting a new Cane's.
A fast food restaurant with a growing cult-like following is expanding its presence in the Bay Area. Four Bay Area cities are getting a new Cane's.
Newark man arrested after stabbing stranger, livestreaming alleged attack
The 18-year-old admitted to investigators that he stabbed the first person he saw and livestreamed the incident.
The 18-year-old admitted to investigators that he stabbed the first person he saw and livestreamed the incident.
Catholic Charities East Bay warns of immigration scams
Mario Alioto, CEO at Catholic Charities East Bay, and Ashley Byers-Cosgrove, managing attorney, immigration legal services, warn about scams targeting those seeking legal advice via WhatsApp and social media. Catholic Charities East Bay was founded in 1935, and serves people living in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Mario Alioto, CEO at Catholic Charities East Bay, and Ashley Byers-Cosgrove, managing attorney, immigration legal services, warn about scams targeting those seeking legal advice via WhatsApp and social media. Catholic Charities East Bay was founded in 1935, and serves people living in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Oakland caterer offers meal-prep hacks
With the average monthly cost of groceries totaling up to $1,600 for a family of four, Oakland caterer Olivia Colt wants to help those families save some money with some of her tried-and-true meal hacks.
With the average monthly cost of groceries totaling up to $1,600 for a family of four, Oakland caterer Olivia Colt wants to help those families save some money with some of her tried-and-true meal hacks.
500 appear at Oakland sideshow, police union complains about staffing
Two large East Bay sideshows drew hundreds of people early Sunday morning in Oakland and Richmond, where people set at least one car on fire and prompted a police union to complain about staffing levels.
Two large East Bay sideshows drew hundreds of people early Sunday morning in Oakland and Richmond, where people set at least one car on fire and prompted a police union to complain about staffing levels.
Water main break in Alameda repaired after causing sinkholes, road closures
A water main broke in Alameda on Sunday, causing streets to flood and authorities to close sections of road has been repaired, officials say.
A water main broke in Alameda on Sunday, causing streets to flood and authorities to close sections of road has been repaired, officials say.