Juneteenth is a federal holiday now, Black activists say still more work ahead
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Mills College will merge with Northeastern University rather than close
Mills College in Oakland, which had previously planned to close by 2023 because of financial woes and falling enrollment, has announced a merger with Northeastern University in Boston that would keep the campus open.
Mills College in Oakland, which had previously planned to close by 2023 because of financial woes and falling enrollment, has announced a merger with Northeastern University in Boston that would keep the campus open.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday now, Black activists say still more work ahead
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
Bay Area black activists and community leaders reflect on Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday and the work that still need to be done to heal pass transgressions.
PG&E begins restoring power to over 50,000 customers following unplanned outage in Alameda County
A massive electrical outage Saturday evening left nearly 51,000 PG&E customers without power in Alameda County. By 9 p.m., restoration had begun, according to a statement from the utility.
A massive electrical outage Saturday evening left nearly 51,000 PG&E customers without power in Alameda County. By 9 p.m., restoration had begun, according to a statement from the utility.
Shooting investigation at Oakland's Lake Merritt
Video: Citizen App.
Video: Citizen App.
VTA shooting victims, local leaders unite to support gun control legislation
The families and friends of the nine Valley Transit Authority workers who were killed on May 26th are, along with local elected officials, turning their pain into purpose.
The families and friends of the nine Valley Transit Authority workers who were killed on May 26th are, along with local elected officials, turning their pain into purpose.
Dublin water park reaches pre-pandemic attendance as heatwave scorches the East Bay
For the first time in two summers, families were splashing and sliding around once again at Dublin's The Wave Water Park Thursday, looking for an escape from the triple-digit temperatures.
For the first time in two summers, families were splashing and sliding around once again at Dublin's The Wave Water Park Thursday, looking for an escape from the triple-digit temperatures.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
One person injured in early morning shooting along International Boulevard in Oakland
A person was shot early Friday morning along International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers recovered more than two dozen shell casings at two shooting scenes.
A person was shot early Friday morning along International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers recovered more than two dozen shell casings at two shooting scenes.
Oakland nonprofit among recipients of Mackenzie Scott donation
KTVU's Jana Katsuyama spoke with Denise Dunning about the donations' impact on a local Oakland nonprofit.
KTVU's Jana Katsuyama spoke with Denise Dunning about the donations' impact on a local Oakland nonprofit.
Will a WNBA team play at the Oakland Coliseum?
The board will talk about the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group, which wants to buy the city of Oakland's 50%-interest of the Coliseum site and bring in a women's professional basketball team.
The board will talk about the African-American Sports and Entertainment Group, which wants to buy the city of Oakland's 50%-interest of the Coliseum site and bring in a women's professional basketball team.
Fremont police make arrests, recover 22 catalytic converters
During the investigation, detectives recovered a total of 22 catalytic converters and multiple power tools used during the thefts.
During the investigation, detectives recovered a total of 22 catalytic converters and multiple power tools used during the thefts.
San Leandro hires new interim police chief
Susan Manheimer most recently served as the interim chief of the Oakland Police Department.
Susan Manheimer most recently served as the interim chief of the Oakland Police Department.
2nd San Leandro officer involved in death of Black man at Walmart sent for retraining
The city of San Leandro said that one of two officers involved in the death of a Black man wielding a bat at a Walmart store last year must be retrained in de-escalation tactics before he is released back to full patrol duties.
The city of San Leandro said that one of two officers involved in the death of a Black man wielding a bat at a Walmart store last year must be retrained in de-escalation tactics before he is released back to full patrol duties.
Buddhist temple files federal discrimination lawsuit against City of Fremont
At the Temple of 1001 Buddhas, located on a hillside in Fremont, a legal fight is playing out over religious freedom.
At the Temple of 1001 Buddhas, located on a hillside in Fremont, a legal fight is playing out over religious freedom.
Mills College in talks to consolidate with Northeastern University, would in part become gender inclusive
Mills College in Oakland on Thursday says it has begun formal discussions to consolidate with Northeastern University. Per a pending agreement, the private women's college would become gender-inclusive at the undergraduate level.
Mills College in Oakland on Thursday says it has begun formal discussions to consolidate with Northeastern University. Per a pending agreement, the private women's college would become gender-inclusive at the undergraduate level.
California's governor stops at Oakland's Beastmode Barbershop, pizza parlor
Gov. Gavin Newsom chatted with people at Graffiti Pizza and Beastmode Barbershop in downtown Oakland. He even tried his hand at boxing a pizza and took a bite in front of the crowd.
Gov. Gavin Newsom chatted with people at Graffiti Pizza and Beastmode Barbershop in downtown Oakland. He even tried his hand at boxing a pizza and took a bite in front of the crowd.
Bay Area officers save man and dog from burning car
It was a case of quick thinking when every second counts. Officers from Piedmont and Oakland Police Departments took action under pressure when they rescued a man and a dog from a burning car in Piedmont Tuesday night.
It was a case of quick thinking when every second counts. Officers from Piedmont and Oakland Police Departments took action under pressure when they rescued a man and a dog from a burning car in Piedmont Tuesday night.
Stolen dogs reunited with owners thanks to social media, aware residents
A Bay Area dog owner’s desperate attempt to find three stolen pets has a happy ending. And the reuniting was almost as frantic as the ill-fated events preceding it.
A Bay Area dog owner’s desperate attempt to find three stolen pets has a happy ending. And the reuniting was almost as frantic as the ill-fated events preceding it.
Triple-digit heat and water restrictions push Bay Area gardeners to ditch their thirsty plants
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures over 100 degrees in Concord, Livermore, and other parts of the East Bay later in the week.
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures over 100 degrees in Concord, Livermore, and other parts of the East Bay later in the week.