Allegations of racist taunts swirl during East Bay high school baseball game
An East Bay high school varsity baseball team celebrated its senior night on Friday, but the excitement was overshadowed by a disturbing scene at a recent game where several players faced racist taunts from opposing players.
Berkeley evacuation after CHP pursuit, live grenade thrown from fleeing vehicle
Law enforcement officials say a suspect is in custody after California Highway Patrol pursued a vehicle from Oakland into Berkeley on Friday. Berkeley police say the occupant of the fleeing vehicle threw a bag from the car. The contents of that bag ended up being a live grenade, according to CHP.
Man convicted in San Leandro shooting that wounded 4-year-old
A 34-year-old man faces up to four decades in prison after being found guilty of shooting into a San Leandro home and wounding a 4-year-old who was sitting on a couch, authorities said.
Lawmaker 'appalled, disgusted' that 3 workers killed at San Leandro company in last decade
A California lawmaker told KTVU on Thursday that she was "appalled and disgusted" after learning that three workers at one San Leandro metal scrap recycling company were killed on the job in the last eight years.
Fremont teachers reach tentative contract deal
Teachers in Fremont reached a tentative deal Wednesday night on a new contract with the school district, which averts the possibility of a strike, and comes as a relief to parents and the school community.
2 more smash-and-grabs; victims complain OPD doesn't respond fast enough
At least two businesses were hit with smash-and-grabs in Oakland where the victims complained that police didn't respond fast enough.
3-year-old girl missing from Oakland; CHP seeking suspect
The California Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Advisory early Thursday morning for a 3-year-old girl believed to be with a male suspect.
UC workers, Berkeley teachers among the May Day protests in Bay Area
Workers at the University of California are holding some of the larger demonstrations as a statewide one-day strike for professional and technical employees.
Firefighters respond to vacant warehouse fire in Oakland
Oakland firefighters are battling a warehouse fire in the area 3575 Alameda Avenue.
OUSD teachers avert one-day strike
After days of threatening to possibly stop working, the Oakland Education Association on Wednesday announced the union has reached an agreement with the Oakland Unified School District to avoid a one-day strike.
'This does not seem like a last resort:' Parents on possible 1-day OUSD teacher strike
A one-day teachers' strike in Oakland is scheduled for Thursday, and if it occurs, it will be the fourth strike in six years.
3 workers killed at San Leandro company; Cal-OSHA has no power to shut down
Three workers in the last eight years have been killed at a family-owned metal scrap recycling business, and the San Leandro company has been fined for more than 60 safety violations as far back as the 1990s – possibly the worst safety record of any similar company in the last 10 years in California, a review of federal data shows.
Kehlani says she is not antisemitic
Bay Area singer Kehlani is responding to Cornell University's decision to drop her from a concert line-up, in connection to comments about the war between Israel and Hamas.
Man charged in attack on senior, worker at Oakland Chinatown market
The suspect was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse in connection with the April 10 attack.
2 men charged in series of Oakland smash-and-grab burglaries
Six smash-and-grab thefts were reported in Oakland on Thursday, including at a 7-Eleven at Grand Avenue and Mandana Boulevard near Lake Merritt.
Piedmont hosts popular 'Play Like A Girl' event
We all know about the benefits of exercise, but studies show there are additional benefits for young girls who play sports.
Oakland police to cut public off from live radio feeds
The Oakland Police Department plans to cut off the public from its live radio feeds.
Suspect charged with child endangerment for bringing baby to San Leandro sideshow
A person was arrested and has been charged with child endangerment after they allegedly brought an infant to a sideshow in San Leandro, authorities shared Friday.
ID theft ring carried out in Bay Area counties busted: State A.G. Bonta
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday announced the arrest of three people accused of being involved in an identity theft ring.
W. Kamau Bell donates his Celebrity Jeopardy winnings to Oakland schools
An East Bay comedian and filmmaker is bringing a lot of smiles with a big donation to benefit Oakland schools.