OUSD students threaten to skip classes if COVID safety concerns not addressed
Some Oakland Unified students plan to stay home from school Tuesday if the school district does not comply with their COVID safety demands, according to a petition from students.
Some Oakland Unified students plan to stay home from school Tuesday if the school district does not comply with their COVID safety demands, according to a petition from students.
Woman pushed to her death onto NYC subway tracks grew up in Fremont
Bay Area residents were expressing their shock and sadness over the death of a 40-year-old woman pushed to her death in front of a New York City subway train over the weekend, as they learned the victim grew up in Fremont.
Bay Area residents were expressing their shock and sadness over the death of a 40-year-old woman pushed to her death in front of a New York City subway train over the weekend, as they learned the victim grew up in Fremont.
Woman says French bulldog that was stolen at gunpoint is home safe
The owner of a French bulldog named "Dezzie" that was stolen at gunpoint on Park View Terrace and Montecito Avenue Thursday night posted on social media that her pet is safe at home.
The owner of a French bulldog named "Dezzie" that was stolen at gunpoint on Park View Terrace and Montecito Avenue Thursday night posted on social media that her pet is safe at home.
Elderly victims targeted for their jewelry in Union City
On January 13 and 14, Union City police responded to three different incidents involving elderly victims who had high-end jewelry stolen right from their necks and wrists.
On January 13 and 14, Union City police responded to three different incidents involving elderly victims who had high-end jewelry stolen right from their necks and wrists.
Driver killed after colliding with parked trailer in Oakland
A man was killed early Monday morning in a crash involving a parked trailer, according to police.
A man was killed early Monday morning in a crash involving a parked trailer, according to police.
Kaiser workers strike, saying healthcare giant 'dishonors the memory of Dr. King'
Kaiser Permanente employees in Oakland and Richmond are striking today, saying Martin Luther King Jr. Day should be a paid holiday.
Kaiser Permanente employees in Oakland and Richmond are striking today, saying Martin Luther King Jr. Day should be a paid holiday.
Hayward Unified students returning to class after one week of remote learning
Last week Hayward students were learning remotely due to a surge in COVID cases. The school district announced they will be back in the classroom on Tuesday.
Last week Hayward students were learning remotely due to a surge in COVID cases. The school district announced they will be back in the classroom on Tuesday.
Armed suspects take French bulldog from Castro Valley family, return to steal car
A mother and daughter walking in Castro Valley were held at gunpoint as suspects took their French bulldog. The suspects later returned to steal the victim's car.
A mother and daughter walking in Castro Valley were held at gunpoint as suspects took their French bulldog. The suspects later returned to steal the victim's car.
Questions linger after former Oakland football standout dies at Santa Rita Jail
Two months after Maurice Monk, a college football standout and a father of two, died at Santa Rita Jail, his family has lingering questions. They also want treatment for those with mental illness and who are incarcerated to change.
Two months after Maurice Monk, a college football standout and a father of two, died at Santa Rita Jail, his family has lingering questions. They also want treatment for those with mental illness and who are incarcerated to change.
Reimbursement for at-home COVID test becomes available
Bay Area stores are facing a shortage of at-home COVID antigen tests, just as a new policy begins Saturday spurring demand by allowing people with private health insurance to get reimbursed for at-home test kits purchased on or after January 15th.
Bay Area stores are facing a shortage of at-home COVID antigen tests, just as a new policy begins Saturday spurring demand by allowing people with private health insurance to get reimbursed for at-home test kits purchased on or after January 15th.
French bulldog stolen from woman at gunpoint in Oakland
Police are investigating another stolen French bulldog in the Bay Area. This time, the dog was taken at gunpoint in Oakland, in the Adam’s Point neighborhood.
Police are investigating another stolen French bulldog in the Bay Area. This time, the dog was taken at gunpoint in Oakland, in the Adam’s Point neighborhood.
82-year-old man goes missing from Hayward, police ask for help locating him
An 82-year-old Asian man went missing Friday morning and Hayward police are asking for help locating him, police said.
An 82-year-old Asian man went missing Friday morning and Hayward police are asking for help locating him, police said.
Box cutter attack aboard BART train ends in attempted murder charge
According to investigators, the attempted murder charge is validated by video evidence of the incident, a BART spokesperson said.
According to investigators, the attempted murder charge is validated by video evidence of the incident, a BART spokesperson said.
Slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit honored with procession by law enforcement
Top Alameda County sheriff's officials saluted somberly Friday as the flag-draped casket of a recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway was taken from the coroner's office.
Top Alameda County sheriff's officials saluted somberly Friday as the flag-draped casket of a recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway was taken from the coroner's office.
Burglars ransack Dublin preschool, take iPads, cameras, and diapers
Officials at a Dublin preschool are in shock after intruders broke in and stole everything, from iPads to diapers.
Officials at a Dublin preschool are in shock after intruders broke in and stole everything, from iPads to diapers.
OUSD students in solidarity with teachers calling for more COVID protection
A sickout by Oakland students and teachers caused nine schools to close for the day on Thursday.
A sickout by Oakland students and teachers caused nine schools to close for the day on Thursday.
Bulging bags atop car lead to stolen recyclables, weapon and drugs: police
A car traveling with two oversized bags strapped precariously to the roof led Livermore police to allegedly find stolen bottles and cans, brass knuckles and methamphetamine.
A car traveling with two oversized bags strapped precariously to the roof led Livermore police to allegedly find stolen bottles and cans, brass knuckles and methamphetamine.
Alameda County Board of Supervisors bans smoking in multi-unit residences
Smoking in multi-unit residents in Alameda County's Unincorporated Areas will be prohibited in July, thanks to an unanimous vote from the county's board of supervisors on Tuesday.
Smoking in multi-unit residents in Alameda County's Unincorporated Areas will be prohibited in July, thanks to an unanimous vote from the county's board of supervisors on Tuesday.
Oakland police chief says new plan to combat crime focuses on violent offenders
In less than two weeks, a new plan is set to take shape within the Oakland Police Department that police chief LeRonne Armstrong hopes will curb crime in one section of the city.
In less than two weeks, a new plan is set to take shape within the Oakland Police Department that police chief LeRonne Armstrong hopes will curb crime in one section of the city.
Bay Area teachers push for more remote options; state says that should be last resort
Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sickouts this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.
Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sickouts this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.