Berkeley man dies after being released from sobering cell raising questions about his care
A man in his 70s has died most likely of high blood alcohol poisoning after Berkeley police took him to a sobering cell and then released him noting he had a chronic pre-existing medical condition, raising questions in the community about whether he should have received more care.
A man in his 70s has died most likely of high blood alcohol poisoning after Berkeley police took him to a sobering cell and then released him noting he had a chronic pre-existing medical condition, raising questions in the community about whether he should have received more care.
Oakland's COVID vaccination proof rules go into effect February 1
Vaccination proof will be required to gain entry to indoor public spaces in Oakland come February as omicron continues to spread rapidly.
Vaccination proof will be required to gain entry to indoor public spaces in Oakland come February as omicron continues to spread rapidly.
Noodle Belly owner donates 10,000 KN95 masks to Oakland high school students
Eugene Lee, whose restaurant is next to the Fruitvale BART station, decided to donate after he learned there is a pressing need from teachers and students who want higher quality masks during the omicron surge.
Eugene Lee, whose restaurant is next to the Fruitvale BART station, decided to donate after he learned there is a pressing need from teachers and students who want higher quality masks during the omicron surge.
Crime, COVID concerns keep customers away from Oakland Chinatown
Crime and COVID concerns are hurting Oakland Chinatown businesses at a time when sidewalks would normally be packed with people shopping in preparation for the Lunar New Year.
Crime and COVID concerns are hurting Oakland Chinatown businesses at a time when sidewalks would normally be packed with people shopping in preparation for the Lunar New Year.
Oakland soul food gem Brown Sugar Kitchen closes after 15 years
Oakland's famed soul food restaurant Brown Sugar Kitchen has closed its doors for good after nearly 15 years in business.
Oakland's famed soul food restaurant Brown Sugar Kitchen has closed its doors for good after nearly 15 years in business.
Support dog stolen on day homeless man moves into new place in Oakland
Gregory Branscum is worried sick after someone stole his car in Oakland with his emotional support dog Ruff inside.
Gregory Branscum is worried sick after someone stole his car in Oakland with his emotional support dog Ruff inside.
Video shows elderly woman being shoved to ground in downtown Oakland
Police are searching for an elderly Asian woman who was assaulted in downtown Oakland on Monday.
Police are searching for an elderly Asian woman who was assaulted in downtown Oakland on Monday.
Elderly woman shoved to ground in Oakland Chinatown, police looking for victim and attacker
Police in Oakland are searching for a person responsible for shoving an elderly woman in Chinatown this week.
Police in Oakland are searching for a person responsible for shoving an elderly woman in Chinatown this week.
Man wounded in Oakland shooting
A shooting in Oakland Tuesday morning left a man wounded, according to police.
A shooting in Oakland Tuesday morning left a man wounded, according to police.
Oakland police seek public's help in locating missing 90-year-old woman
Oakland police asked the public's help in locating a 90-year-old woman who's been missing since Monday morning.
Oakland police asked the public's help in locating a 90-year-old woman who's been missing since Monday morning.
Injuries reported in Castro Valley big rig crash
The California Highway Patrol on Tuesday investigated a crash involving two big rigs and one car in Castro Valley.
The California Highway Patrol on Tuesday investigated a crash involving two big rigs and one car in Castro Valley.
Oakland School for the Arts temporarily shuts down for COVID
Oakland School for the Arts has shutdown for the remainder of the week, blaming staff shortages because of quarantines.
Oakland School for the Arts has shutdown for the remainder of the week, blaming staff shortages because of quarantines.
With rising demand, Berkeley lab cranks out thousands of PCR tests a day
One Berkeley lab can process 4,000 samples a day.
One Berkeley lab can process 4,000 samples a day.
Hayward Unified to go remote despite warnings not to; risks losing $2.5M a day
The Hayward Unified School District will switch to all-remote learning for its 20,000 students on Tuesday, making it the first in the Bay Area to revert to online learning for the next week despite being warned by the county and the state that they should not do that.
The Hayward Unified School District will switch to all-remote learning for its 20,000 students on Tuesday, making it the first in the Bay Area to revert to online learning for the next week despite being warned by the county and the state that they should not do that.
Oakland Unified blames supply chain issues on masks but says student demands being met
Blaming supply chain issues, the Oakland Unified School District on Sunday responded to a petition circulated among district high school students last week, threatening to stop coming to school if the district doesn't do a better job of protecting students from COVID-19.
Blaming supply chain issues, the Oakland Unified School District on Sunday responded to a petition circulated among district high school students last week, threatening to stop coming to school if the district doesn't do a better job of protecting students from COVID-19.
Why did 100 bicyclists ride on I-80 in Berkeley?
It was a dangerous and bizarre sight on Interstate 80 in Berkeley when more than 100 people on bicycles rode onto the freeway, blocking traffic.
It was a dangerous and bizarre sight on Interstate 80 in Berkeley when more than 100 people on bicycles rode onto the freeway, blocking traffic.
Hayward schools return to distance learning amid COVID surge
In response to the recent surge in COVID cases, Hayward students will return to virtual learning.
In response to the recent surge in COVID cases, Hayward students will return to virtual learning.
Oakland school officials say teachers should be in classroom following 'sickout'
Over 500 Oakland teachers held a sickout on Friday to protest the district's handling of COVID protocols. OUSD expects them to be back at work on Monday.
Over 500 Oakland teachers held a sickout on Friday to protest the district's handling of COVID protocols. OUSD expects them to be back at work on Monday.
Student test scores, graduation rates decline during pandemic
New data from the California Department of Education shows a decline in student test scores during the past year of the pandemic.
New data from the California Department of Education shows a decline in student test scores during the past year of the pandemic.
Amy Schneider 1st woman to top $1M in 'Jeopardy!' winnings
“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider is also the highest-earning female contestant in the quiz show’s history and the woman with the longest winning streak.
“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider is also the highest-earning female contestant in the quiz show’s history and the woman with the longest winning streak.