Massive whale structure returns to Lawrence Hall of Science

Massive whale structure returns to Lawrence Hall of Science

Pheena the Whale was sculpted by artist Larry Foster, in 1975, with funding from the World Wildlife Fund and has been a fixture outside the front entrance of the Lawrence Hall of Science in the Berkeley hills, ever since.

Pheena the Whale was sculpted by artist Larry Foster, in 1975, with funding from the World Wildlife Fund and has been a fixture outside the front entrance of the Lawrence Hall of Science in the Berkeley hills, ever since.

Turbine explosion sends heavy metal flying in Hayward, cause unknown

Turbine explosion sends heavy metal flying in Hayward, cause unknown

A steam turbine exploded at Russell City Energy Center in Hayward sending metal and debris hundreds of feet away. A cause has not been determined but Calpine wants to restart its plant later this summer.

A steam turbine exploded at Russell City Energy Center in Hayward sending metal and debris hundreds of feet away. A cause has not been determined but Calpine wants to restart its plant later this summer.

Oakland police chief laments city's reallocation of police funding, argues OPD stretched thin

Oakland police chief laments city's reallocation of police funding, argues OPD stretched thin

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday lamented city officials' recent decision to redirect roughly $18 million in proposed police spending over two years, which Armstrong argued will hamstring a police force that is already stretched too thin.

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday lamented city officials' recent decision to redirect roughly $18 million in proposed police spending over two years, which Armstrong argued will hamstring a police force that is already stretched too thin.

Fire breaks out in San Leandro commercial building

Fire breaks out in San Leandro commercial building

A fire broke out in a San Leandro commercial building Monday night, fire officials said. 

A fire broke out in a San Leandro commercial building Monday night, fire officials said. 

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake jolts the East Bay

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake jolts the East Bay

According to the United States Geological Survey, the temblor struck near San Lorenzo around 6:29 p.m. The earthquake was first reported as a magnitude 4.2 but downgraded to a 3.9.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the temblor struck near San Lorenzo around 6:29 p.m. The earthquake was first reported as a magnitude 4.2 but downgraded to a 3.9.

Longtime KTVU news director Fred Zehnder killed by alleged DUI driver

Longtime KTVU news director Fred Zehnder killed by alleged DUI driver

Former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder lost his life Sunday night after being struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Alameda.

Former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder lost his life Sunday night after being struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Alameda.

Bay Area Black Lives Matter activist, equestrian expands her mission to reach underserved youth

Bay Area Black Lives Matter activist, equestrian expands her mission to reach underserved youth

In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.

In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.

Illegal sideshow of 100 cars and fireworks spark blaze on Livermore hillside

Illegal sideshow of 100 cars and fireworks spark blaze on Livermore hillside

“What we found was there was an organized car sideshow of more than 100 cars,” said Bob Stear. “They were spinning donuts in the road, they were drinking, they were lighting off fireworks.”

“What we found was there was an organized car sideshow of more than 100 cars,” said Bob Stear. “They were spinning donuts in the road, they were drinking, they were lighting off fireworks.”

Alameda County deputies uninjured after early morning ambush

Alameda County deputies uninjured after early morning ambush

Three Alameda County Sheriff deputies were ambushed early Saturday morning while responding to a domestic violence call at an apartment in San Lorenzo. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Three Alameda County Sheriff deputies were ambushed early Saturday morning while responding to a domestic violence call at an apartment in San Lorenzo. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Man wanted by San Francisco police in 2 deadly shootings arrested

Man wanted by San Francisco police in 2 deadly shootings arrested

A 32-year-old man wanted by San Francisco police as a suspect in two fatal shootings was arrested Saturday in Livermore.

A 32-year-old man wanted by San Francisco police as a suspect in two fatal shootings was arrested Saturday in Livermore.

Oakland Black Pride launches 'Queer Expo'

Oakland Black Pride launches 'Queer Expo'

Oakland Black Pride is a relatively new organization in the East Bay; it only became an established non-profit in November 2020, during a peak of the pandemic.

Oakland Black Pride is a relatively new organization in the East Bay; it only became an established non-profit in November 2020, during a peak of the pandemic.

Hayward police searching for dark pickup truck involved in fatal hit-and-run

Hayward police searching for dark pickup truck involved in fatal hit-and-run

On a busy street in Hayward, the family of 55-year-old Richard "Ricky" Leon Heard Jr. lit candles and laid flowers at the place where a hit-and-run driver killed him while he was on his bicycle.

On a busy street in Hayward, the family of 55-year-old Richard "Ricky" Leon Heard Jr. lit candles and laid flowers at the place where a hit-and-run driver killed him while he was on his bicycle.

Overturned box truck carrying lettuce blocks lanes on I-80 near the MacArthur Maze

Overturned box truck carrying lettuce blocks lanes on I-80 near the MacArthur Maze

A box truck packed full with boxes of lettuce overturned late Friday morning, snarling traffic along the eastbound lanes of I-80 near the MacArthur Maze for hours.

A box truck packed full with boxes of lettuce overturned late Friday morning, snarling traffic along the eastbound lanes of I-80 near the MacArthur Maze for hours.

Giant 300-foot crane sails under Golden Gate and Bay bridges

Giant 300-foot crane sails under Golden Gate and Bay bridges

A container ship carrying a giant crane overcame a tricky maneuver and sailed smoothly under San Francisco's Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on its way to the Port of Oakland.

A container ship carrying a giant crane overcame a tricky maneuver and sailed smoothly under San Francisco's Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on its way to the Port of Oakland.