Oakland City Council votes to stem cuts to Head Start
Head Start is currently shut down at the Tassafaronga Recreation Center in the heart of East Oakland.
Head Start is currently shut down at the Tassafaronga Recreation Center in the heart of East Oakland.
Ex-San Leandro police sergeant sentenced for embezzlement
A19-year San Leandro police veteran, who also served as the union treasurer, has been sentenced to two years probation after he pleaded guilty to embezzling and misappropriating funds, specifically for approving overtime for time he didn't work, the Alameda County District Attorney said.
A19-year San Leandro police veteran, who also served as the union treasurer, has been sentenced to two years probation after he pleaded guilty to embezzling and misappropriating funds, specifically for approving overtime for time he didn't work, the Alameda County District Attorney said.
Berkeley health order to require proof of vaccination at restaurants, gyms, large indoor events
Starting next week in Berkeley, patrons of restaurants, gyms and large indoor events will need to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Starting next week in Berkeley, patrons of restaurants, gyms and large indoor events will need to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Mia Bonta leads in runoff election for husband's vacant Assembly seat
Mia Bonta appears likely to take over her husband's vacant state Assembly seat, leading after the initial votes came in Tuesday for a special runoff election for the East Bay district.
Mia Bonta appears likely to take over her husband's vacant state Assembly seat, leading after the initial votes came in Tuesday for a special runoff election for the East Bay district.
Star Wars drone show lights up Oakland A's game
ICYMI: A Star Wars-themed drone show lit up the sky at an Oakland A's game in the first event of its kind at a Major League Baseball game.
ICYMI: A Star Wars-themed drone show lit up the sky at an Oakland A's game in the first event of its kind at a Major League Baseball game.
Driver gets shot, crashes near Oakland hospital
A driver was shot and crashed near an Oakland hospital in one of two shootings that happened within minutes of each other.
A driver was shot and crashed near an Oakland hospital in one of two shootings that happened within minutes of each other.
Berkeley's popular Echo Lake Camp appears intact
Many of the Camp Echo Lake buildings looked like they had survived the Caldor Fire, mostly unscathed.
Many of the Camp Echo Lake buildings looked like they had survived the Caldor Fire, mostly unscathed.
Gov. Newsom in Oakland, pushing for higher vaccination rate
“These lifesaving vaccines that are not only effective, but are truly the answer to how we get this pandemic once and for all behind us,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
“These lifesaving vaccines that are not only effective, but are truly the answer to how we get this pandemic once and for all behind us,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Camp Sacramento survives fire, but fate of Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp is unknown
There's no word yet on the level of damage at at Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp. But Berkeley's mayor tweeted Monday night that they hope to assess the grounds on Tuesday.
There's no word yet on the level of damage at at Berkeley's Echo Lake Camp. But Berkeley's mayor tweeted Monday night that they hope to assess the grounds on Tuesday.
Bay Area preparations to help Afghan refugees
Donations collected over the weekend were like gifts of hope and humanity for Afghan Americans working to help refugees coming from Afghanistan to the Bay Area.
Donations collected over the weekend were like gifts of hope and humanity for Afghan Americans working to help refugees coming from Afghanistan to the Bay Area.
Man dies of injuries from Oakland barbershop shooting, another victim in critical condition
A San Leandro man died on Monday following a shooting at an Oakland barbershop over the weekend.
A San Leandro man died on Monday following a shooting at an Oakland barbershop over the weekend.
Teen mourned in Livermore crash that injured 5 classmates
A teen killed in a car crash that also injured five classmates was identified as Hunter Diemert, 15, of Livermore, on Monday by authorities.
A teen killed in a car crash that also injured five classmates was identified as Hunter Diemert, 15, of Livermore, on Monday by authorities.
Shooting at Oakland barber shop leaves two people wounded
A shooting at an Oakland barber shop Saturday has left two people wounded as police continue their investigation into the evening searching for answers as well as the shooting suspect, according to an Oakland police spokesperson.
A shooting at an Oakland barber shop Saturday has left two people wounded as police continue their investigation into the evening searching for answers as well as the shooting suspect, according to an Oakland police spokesperson.
Vigil held after crash kills Livermore High School student, 5 others injured
Hundreds gathered on the Livermore High School football field Saturday evening to pray and offer comfort to the grieving families of six students involved in a deadly crash.
Hundreds gathered on the Livermore High School football field Saturday evening to pray and offer comfort to the grieving families of six students involved in a deadly crash.
Crash kills Livermore High School student, five others injured
One of the teens died, the other five were hurt. The CHP said some of the passengers were ejected and had to be airlifted to the hospital. KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports.
One of the teens died, the other five were hurt. The CHP said some of the passengers were ejected and had to be airlifted to the hospital. KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports.
Shooting in downtown Oakland leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded
Police are investigating after a man died and two women were injured early Sunday in a shooting in downtown Oakland.
Police are investigating after a man died and two women were injured early Sunday in a shooting in downtown Oakland.
Livermore High School student killed in solo vehicle crash, 5 other classmates injured
A student from Livermore High School was killed and five other classmates injured in solo vehicle crash late Friday night near Livermore, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District said in a statement Saturday.
A student from Livermore High School was killed and five other classmates injured in solo vehicle crash late Friday night near Livermore, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District said in a statement Saturday.
Wildfires infect Bay Area with poor air quality, Spare the Air alert extended through Sunday
As a result of smoke filled air from wildfires, doctors do recommend staying indoors with windows shut and central air systems on recirculate, but as long as you're not breathing the air for a straight 24 hours, experts say reactions will likely be minimal.
As a result of smoke filled air from wildfires, doctors do recommend staying indoors with windows shut and central air systems on recirculate, but as long as you're not breathing the air for a straight 24 hours, experts say reactions will likely be minimal.
Injured A's pitcher Chris Bassitt says he wants to return this year
His right eye still swollen and bruised after being hit in the head by a line drive last week, Oakland Athletics ace Chris Bassitt is intent on pitching again this season.
His right eye still swollen and bruised after being hit in the head by a line drive last week, Oakland Athletics ace Chris Bassitt is intent on pitching again this season.
Alameda man struck and killed by big rig in Oakland
An Alameda man died after he was struck by a big rig in a hit-and-run collision in the 200 block of Market Street in Oakland early Friday morning, police said.
An Alameda man died after he was struck by a big rig in a hit-and-run collision in the 200 block of Market Street in Oakland early Friday morning, police said.