Despite pandemic, UCSF staff holds annual prom for pediatric patients

On Friday night, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hosted it's 10th annual prom, after canceling last year's due to the pandemic. This year was the first ever virtual prom.

Oakland police chief apologizes; issues 33 disciplinary actions for using tear gas against protesters

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Wednesday for the first time apologized for what happened at a youth-led George Floyd protest last summer and he also announced that he has issued more than 33 disciplinary actions to officers for using tear gas, in violation of department and city policy.

84-year-old recovering after thieves snatch gold jewelry in Fremont

Padmanabha Kotareddy, 84, is among four victims who had their jewelry snatched in the past two weeks in Fremont. Police said most of the victims are elderly with the oldest being 96 years old.

Oakland police announce $10,000 reward for info in woman's slaying

Tatiana Dugger was 18 when she went missing in January. Her remains were discovered by a hiker in Siskiyou County on March 28.

Mario Gonzalez's family files wrongful death claim against Alameda

The claim states that although Mario Gonzalez “appeared to be confused and possibly intoxicated,” he was not a threat to himself or anyone else. And, the claim continues, police had no reason to detain him without reasonable suspicion or other legal cause, and he was not engaged in any crime.

Berkeley deli closes due to skyrocketing meat prices

Augie's Montreal Deli in Berkeley is closing because prices for meat and other staples have skyrocketed. Experts say that the COVID pandemic has disrupted the food supply chain, driving prices out of whack. K

Oakland OK's spending $5M to house the city's unsheltered

The new ordinance would also allow mobile and manufactured homes - like the kind that could be built from shipping crates - to be built in all residential areas of Oakland.

McClymonds High School debuts 'Oakland Forever' court for storied basketball program
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McClymonds High School in Oakland, home to an acclaimed basketball program, debuted a new court. The "Oakland Forever" theme was created with support from the Golden State Warriors.

Oakland Tech H.S. valedictorian says 'absolutely no way' he's first Black male capable of holding that title

18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.

1 year later, Oakland police haven't said if officers violated policy by tear gassing George Floyd protesters

A year after Oakland police deployed tear gas and projectiles on protesters following a youth rally for George Floyd, officials have not disclosed whether officers acted within policy.

Another Alameda County prosecutor aiming for top DA job

Terry Wiley, a veteran Alameda County prosecutor, has announced his candidacy for the top District Attorney job.

Berkeley author Michael Lewis' 19-year-old daughter and her friend die in Tahoe crash

Dixie Lewis, who graduated from Berkeley High last year, was a passenger in a car driven by her friend and former Berkeley High School classmate, Ross Schultz, 20. Both died in a car accident near Lake Tahoe.

Projected passenger traffic over holiday weekend at Oakland International Airport indicates strong recovery

The Oakland International Airport says they won't know passenger traffic totals until at least after Memorial Day, but the projections they've made for the holiday weekend indicate a strong rebound from pandemic lows.

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Sunshine Biscuits building in East Oakland

Firefighters knocked down a blaze at the Sunshine Biscuits building in East Oakland Saturday afternoon that sent up a column of black smoke visible several miles away.

On the road and in the skies, Memorial Day Weekend brings major boost in travel

After more than a year cooped up at home and laying low, on Friday thousands of Bay Area residents, a good portion vaccinated and vacation-ready, took to the skies.