Bay Area inflation is busting budgets
Nationwide, the inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in 31 years, chipping away as spending power from coast to coast. But what's the Bay Area impact?
Nationwide, the inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in 31 years, chipping away as spending power from coast to coast. But what's the Bay Area impact?
Native American nonprofit improves Oakland community health under Waukazoo's leadership
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
2 convicted in deadly Oakland Starbucks laptop theft
Two men were convicted in the death of a man in Oakland who was trying to retrieve his stolen laptop. A third man was found guilty of robbery in the case.
Two men were convicted in the death of a man in Oakland who was trying to retrieve his stolen laptop. A third man was found guilty of robbery in the case.
Woman shot at Lake Merritt, less than 12 hours after concert-goer wounded at Fox Theater
The Lake Merritt shooting comes less than 12 hours after a woman waiting in line to attend a concert at the Fox Theater was struck by bullets.
The Lake Merritt shooting comes less than 12 hours after a woman waiting in line to attend a concert at the Fox Theater was struck by bullets.
Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao announces candidacy for mayor
Another candidate has joined the race to become the next mayor of Oakland. City council member Sheng Thao officially announced her candidacy Wednesday afternoon.
Another candidate has joined the race to become the next mayor of Oakland. City council member Sheng Thao officially announced her candidacy Wednesday afternoon.
Concertgoer injured in shooting while waiting outside Oakland's Fox Theater
A woman was struck by gunfire near Oakland's Fox Theater Wednesday, authorities said.
A woman was struck by gunfire near Oakland's Fox Theater Wednesday, authorities said.
Nearly 80 Alameda County freeway shootings in the last year: CHP
As the community mourns the tragic death of a nearly 2-year-old boy, killed by a stray bullet on Interstate 880 in Oakland, the California Highway Patrol offered even more sobering statistics: There have been 76 freeway shootings in Alameda County in the last 12 months.
As the community mourns the tragic death of a nearly 2-year-old boy, killed by a stray bullet on Interstate 880 in Oakland, the California Highway Patrol offered even more sobering statistics: There have been 76 freeway shootings in Alameda County in the last 12 months.
Boy's tragic drowning death inspires safety stations along San Mateo coast
On Wednesday, several emergency life-saving stations equipped with ring buoys will be unveiled. They’ll be installed at beaches along the San Mateo Coast to help prevent drownings. The idea came from the tragic death of a Fremont boy.
On Wednesday, several emergency life-saving stations equipped with ring buoys will be unveiled. They’ll be installed at beaches along the San Mateo Coast to help prevent drownings. The idea came from the tragic death of a Fremont boy.
USPS hopes robotic processing in Oakland will help the holiday rush
The USPS Oakland Processing and Distribution Center is the first site to test and successfully use a new robotic arm. Officials said it makes sorting packages more efficient.
The USPS Oakland Processing and Distribution Center is the first site to test and successfully use a new robotic arm. Officials said it makes sorting packages more efficient.
Oakland City Council committee votes to end testing for off-the-job cannabis use
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Tuesday on an ordinance to end the testing of city employees for off-the-job cannabis use considering the crisis the city is facing recruiting and retaining employees, Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan's office said.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Tuesday on an ordinance to end the testing of city employees for off-the-job cannabis use considering the crisis the city is facing recruiting and retaining employees, Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan's office said.
Oakland father shot in face while holding newborn recovers amid community support for family
There has been an outpouring of community love and support for an Oakland family that was shaken to the core last month when gunfire ripped into their home and injured a father holding his newborn.
There has been an outpouring of community love and support for an Oakland family that was shaken to the core last month when gunfire ripped into their home and injured a father holding his newborn.
Alameda County to require emergency responders get fully vaccinated
All Alameda County first responders will soon be required to be vaccinated, according to a new health order issued Tuesday.
All Alameda County first responders will soon be required to be vaccinated, according to a new health order issued Tuesday.
Surge in Bay Area violence raises questions about how to curb deadly cycle
A spike in violent crime calls into question policing and criminal justice reform and how a multifaceted approach may help curb gun violence and improve community safety.
A spike in violent crime calls into question policing and criminal justice reform and how a multifaceted approach may help curb gun violence and improve community safety.
Grandfather, community mourn toddler shot by stray bullet in Oakland
Jasper Wu's grandfather said it's painful to talk about his 23-month-old grandson, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet in Oakland.
Jasper Wu's grandfather said it's painful to talk about his 23-month-old grandson, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet in Oakland.
Fast food workers to strike Tuesday over health, safety standards
Fast food workers are striking statewide Tuesday, including in Oakland and Campbell, to demand better health and safety standards at their workplaces, organizers with the Fight for $15 said Monday.
Fast food workers are striking statewide Tuesday, including in Oakland and Campbell, to demand better health and safety standards at their workplaces, organizers with the Fight for $15 said Monday.
Toddler's mother 'staying strong' after son killed by stray gunfire in Oakland
The president of Oakland's Chamber of Commerce identified the 23-month-old boy killed over the weekend by a stray bullet traveling on the freeway as Jasper Wu of Fremont.
The president of Oakland's Chamber of Commerce identified the 23-month-old boy killed over the weekend by a stray bullet traveling on the freeway as Jasper Wu of Fremont.
Backhoe catches fire on Oakland freeway
A backhoe caught fire on an Oakland freeway just ahead of Monday's evening commute.
A backhoe caught fire on an Oakland freeway just ahead of Monday's evening commute.
Oakland's Oliveto saying goodbye after 35 years
After being hit hard during the pandemic and losing thousands, Oakland's Oliveto has announced they will be shutting their doors after 35 years.
After being hit hard during the pandemic and losing thousands, Oakland's Oliveto has announced they will be shutting their doors after 35 years.
Piedmont girl with rare disease creates mural to inspire others
A Piedmont girl saw her dream come true this past weekend. A mural she created while fighting a deadly disease was unveiled at Jack London Square.
A Piedmont girl saw her dream come true this past weekend. A mural she created while fighting a deadly disease was unveiled at Jack London Square.
Oakland names its 1st street after Native American
The Native American Health Center commemorated the renaming of 31st Avenue in Oakland to Waukazoo Way.
The Native American Health Center commemorated the renaming of 31st Avenue in Oakland to Waukazoo Way.