Parents come up with creative solutions while Berkeley bus drivers quarantine
Monday was the first day with no school bus service at the Berkeley Unified School District's elementary schools, after almost all the drivers were exposed to COVID. The buses aren't expected to return until Friday. So for now, parents are coming together to try to make sure their kids have much of their normal routine.
Monday was the first day with no school bus service at the Berkeley Unified School District's elementary schools, after almost all the drivers were exposed to COVID. The buses aren't expected to return until Friday. So for now, parents are coming together to try to make sure their kids have much of their normal routine.
Train carrying corrosive acid derails at Port of Oakland
Authorities said six train cars carrying sulfuric acid derailed at the Port of Oakland for unknown reason.
Authorities said six train cars carrying sulfuric acid derailed at the Port of Oakland for unknown reason.
Berkeley school bus service suspended due to COVID exposure
School bus service in Berkeley has been suspended due to COVID-19 exposure. Bus drivers were told to quarantine as parents are scramble to find alternate ways for their kids to get to school.
School bus service in Berkeley has been suspended due to COVID-19 exposure. Bus drivers were told to quarantine as parents are scramble to find alternate ways for their kids to get to school.
UC Berkeley students help clean eucalyptus tree debris
Eucalyptus debris can be a fire hazard. Students from UC Berkeley helped to clear the tree debris to make campus safer.
Eucalyptus debris can be a fire hazard. Students from UC Berkeley helped to clear the tree debris to make campus safer.
30 years since the Oakland Hills firestorm
Officially known as the Tunnel Fire, the blaze that broke out near the Caldecott tunnel, was one of the most devastating fires in the nation.
Officially known as the Tunnel Fire, the blaze that broke out near the Caldecott tunnel, was one of the most devastating fires in the nation.
Fire at San Lorenzo assisted living facility displaces 8
A fire at a San Lorenzo assisted living facility displaced eight people early Sunday morning, fire officials said.
A fire at a San Lorenzo assisted living facility displaced eight people early Sunday morning, fire officials said.
Crews battle fire at San Lorenzo assisted living facility
@AlamedaCoFire on Twitter: "At 3:02 AM a first alarm was dispatched to a working structure fire on Lewelling Blvd in San Lorenzo at an assisted living facility. A neighbor responded prior to crews arriving & was able to hold the fire to a single room thus preventing a worse outcome. @alcofirefighter crews.."
@AlamedaCoFire on Twitter: "At 3:02 AM a first alarm was dispatched to a working structure fire on Lewelling Blvd in San Lorenzo at an assisted living facility. A neighbor responded prior to crews arriving & was able to hold the fire to a single room thus preventing a worse outcome. @alcofirefighter crews.."
Protesters demand FBI to release video of deadly East Oakland shooting
Family members of an Oakland man who was shot and killed by FBI agents in September gathered once again on Saturday to demand the release of surveillance video of the shooting.
Family members of an Oakland man who was shot and killed by FBI agents in September gathered once again on Saturday to demand the release of surveillance video of the shooting.
Protesters demand release of fatal shooting video
KTVU FOX 2's Zak Sos reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Zak Sos reports.
Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with AC Transit bus crashing into Oakland home
A high speed police chase Friday afternoon ended with a public bus slamming into a home in Oakland. The stolen car that California Highway Patrol was pursuing is believed to have caused the crash.
A high speed police chase Friday afternoon ended with a public bus slamming into a home in Oakland. The stolen car that California Highway Patrol was pursuing is believed to have caused the crash.
Stolen vehicle pursuit results in AC Transit bus crashing into Oakland home
An AC Transit bus ended up crashing into a building Friday afternoon after a vehicle involved in a pursuit crashed into the bus, officials say. Weapons have been recovered and at least one arrest was made.
An AC Transit bus ended up crashing into a building Friday afternoon after a vehicle involved in a pursuit crashed into the bus, officials say. Weapons have been recovered and at least one arrest was made.
Air district to provide air filters for West Oakland residents
In an effort to mitigate the effects of wildfire-related air pollution, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District will provide portable air filter units to vulnerable low-income residents in West Oakland, the district announced on Friday.
In an effort to mitigate the effects of wildfire-related air pollution, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District will provide portable air filter units to vulnerable low-income residents in West Oakland, the district announced on Friday.
Berkeley school bus service canceled next week due to staff COVID exposure
Berkeley Unified School District is canceling bus service for its elementary schools next week due to a COVID exposure, officials say.
Berkeley Unified School District is canceling bus service for its elementary schools next week due to a COVID exposure, officials say.
Car involved in CHP pursuit crashes into AC Transit bus, bus crashes into building
An AC Transit bus ended up crashing into a building Friday afternoon after a vehicle involved in a pursuit crashed into the bus, officials say. Weapons have been recovered and at least one arrest was made.
An AC Transit bus ended up crashing into a building Friday afternoon after a vehicle involved in a pursuit crashed into the bus, officials say. Weapons have been recovered and at least one arrest was made.
New video shows suspect vehicle in Oakland road-rage homicide, police seeking leads
Oakland police are seeking leads in a road-rage homicide where a 15-year-old girl was shot and killed. On Thursday police released video and images of a suspect vehicle they say was involved.
Oakland police are seeking leads in a road-rage homicide where a 15-year-old girl was shot and killed. On Thursday police released video and images of a suspect vehicle they say was involved.
Pandemic puts pressure to keep low-income residents in homes
There's a renewed sense of urgency to keep some of the Bay Area's Latino neighborhoods affordable and accessible for the people who live there.
There's a renewed sense of urgency to keep some of the Bay Area's Latino neighborhoods affordable and accessible for the people who live there.
Democrats hit the road to promote Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan
Democrats and members of President Biden's cabinet are on the road trying to pump up support for his 'Build Back Better' plan. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge is in the Bay Area for two days, including a tour of affordable housing in Oakland.
Democrats and members of President Biden's cabinet are on the road trying to pump up support for his 'Build Back Better' plan. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge is in the Bay Area for two days, including a tour of affordable housing in Oakland.
Students, parents rally to save Hayward elementary school
Most of the students, parents and union representatives at the rally decried the district’s planned closing of schools as a cost-saving measure. The district blames declining enrollment.
Most of the students, parents and union representatives at the rally decried the district’s planned closing of schools as a cost-saving measure. The district blames declining enrollment.
Students, parents rally to save Hayward elementary school
Glassbrook Elementary is one-of-five schools in the Hayward Unified School District that could shutter next school year. District officials blamed dwindling enrollment ? down by 2,000 students the past two years. That, coupled with repairs which administrators need to balance against a $14 million budget deficit.
Glassbrook Elementary is one-of-five schools in the Hayward Unified School District that could shutter next school year. District officials blamed dwindling enrollment ? down by 2,000 students the past two years. That, coupled with repairs which administrators need to balance against a $14 million budget deficit.
Slain teen's uncle speaks out as Oakland road rage shooting remains unsolved
The uncle of a 15-year-old Oakland girl who was shot and killed during a road rage incident is beside himself with grief, as he was driving when shots rang out.
The uncle of a 15-year-old Oakland girl who was shot and killed during a road rage incident is beside himself with grief, as he was driving when shots rang out.