Governor announces agreement to extend operation of Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site
Governor Gavin Newsom's office on Tuesday announced an agreement with Alameda and Contra Costa counties to continue operations at the Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site.
Governor Gavin Newsom's office on Tuesday announced an agreement with Alameda and Contra Costa counties to continue operations at the Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site.
Deputies de-escalate tense Oakland airport situation with temperature, Tasers
Terminal 1 at the Oakland International Airport was closed for nearly four hours Tuesday morning after a suicidal man with a knife threatened to harm himself. But deputies were able to de-escalate the situation by altering the temperature inside the airport and deploying Tasers - not guns - yielding a positive and non-deadly ending to a tense morning.
Terminal 1 at the Oakland International Airport was closed for nearly four hours Tuesday morning after a suicidal man with a knife threatened to harm himself. But deputies were able to de-escalate the situation by altering the temperature inside the airport and deploying Tasers - not guns - yielding a positive and non-deadly ending to a tense morning.
FEMA sets up mobile vaccination clinic in Fruitvale
FEMA is now expanding its efforts to provide COVID-19 shots to Oakland's underserved communities.
FEMA is now expanding its efforts to provide COVID-19 shots to Oakland's underserved communities.
VP Harris returns to Oakland with focus on jobs, infrastructure and clean drinking water
Vice President Kamala Harris will only be in the Bay Area a few hours where she is expected to focus on jobs, small businesses, and the importance of investing in infrastructure.
Vice President Kamala Harris will only be in the Bay Area a few hours where she is expected to focus on jobs, small businesses, and the importance of investing in infrastructure.
Judge rules Oakland police must release public records every 2 weeks over 6 months
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has ordered the city of Oakland and its police department to "promptly" release thousands of documents on police misconduct investigations every two weeks within the next six months - an order the city's attorney said at first would likely be impossible.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has ordered the city of Oakland and its police department to "promptly" release thousands of documents on police misconduct investigations every two weeks within the next six months - an order the city's attorney said at first would likely be impossible.
KTVU FOX 2 Unsolved: Aspiring rapper killed in Berkeley
It's been almost five years since aspiring rapper Alex Goodwin, 22, was shot and killed outside his grandmother's home in Berkeley.
It's been almost five years since aspiring rapper Alex Goodwin, 22, was shot and killed outside his grandmother's home in Berkeley.
Despite the pandemic, Bay Area home prices are soaring
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a recovering economy, California real estate remains a hot commodity.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a recovering economy, California real estate remains a hot commodity.
West Oakland proudly welcomes hometown daughter V.P. Kamala Harris
Even though Adeline Street in Oakland was closed to traffic for several blocks, a steady stream of onlookers came to see the huge motorcade bringing Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to Red Door Catering.
Even though Adeline Street in Oakland was closed to traffic for several blocks, a steady stream of onlookers came to see the huge motorcade bringing Vice President Kamala Harris on her visit to Red Door Catering.
Sen. Alex Padilla to visit Oakland Coliseum days before it shuts down vaccinations
FEMA said it's appropriate to close the site, because soon California will be getting thousands of more doses, and the federal supply will not be necessary. But if those doses do not arrive on time, Alameda County supervisors worry there may be a vaccine supply shortage.
FEMA said it's appropriate to close the site, because soon California will be getting thousands of more doses, and the federal supply will not be necessary. But if those doses do not arrive on time, Alameda County supervisors worry there may be a vaccine supply shortage.
Oakland officials plead with FEMA to keep vaccination site open at Coliseum
FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.
FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.
Overnight lane closures to begin soon on I-880 in Alameda County
Caltrans has scheduled overnight lane closures to begin soon on Interstate 880 in both directions near the Fremont-Union City border for work on the Patterson Slough Bridge project.
Caltrans has scheduled overnight lane closures to begin soon on Interstate 880 in both directions near the Fremont-Union City border for work on the Patterson Slough Bridge project.
Disabled Oakland Vet reunites with stolen service dog
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found.
East Bay bicyclists speak out after recent armed robberies
Some cyclists in the East Bay say they’ve been the targets of armed robbers. In addition to at least three thefts, there have been several attempts.
Some cyclists in the East Bay say they’ve been the targets of armed robbers. In addition to at least three thefts, there have been several attempts.
Mills College faculty demands answers about closure of undergraduate program
A group of angry Mills College faculty members on Saturday called on the college board to engage faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in further discussions about the future of the private woman's college.
A group of angry Mills College faculty members on Saturday called on the college board to engage faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in further discussions about the future of the private woman's college.
Friday night fire at Oakland recycling facility originated at homeless encampment, officials say
A two-alarm fire Friday night at an Oakland recycler originated at a homeless camp along the railroad tracks, with the cause still undetermined, Oakland fire officials said.
A two-alarm fire Friday night at an Oakland recycler originated at a homeless camp along the railroad tracks, with the cause still undetermined, Oakland fire officials said.
Fremont police arrest robbery suspect following pursuit
Police in Fremont on Friday arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery.
Police in Fremont on Friday arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery.
Hiker finds body of missing teenager last seen in Oakland
The body of a 19-year-old woman was found this week in Northern California, nearly three months after her family reported her missing, authorities said.
The body of a 19-year-old woman was found this week in Northern California, nearly three months after her family reported her missing, authorities said.
Firefighters contain blaze at Oakland recycling facility yard
Firefighters in Oakland have contained a fire at a recycling facility yard Friday night.
Firefighters in Oakland have contained a fire at a recycling facility yard Friday night.
Signs of life return as the pandemic eases in the Bay Area
Even before the doors opened, families lined up outside the Children's Discovery Museum Of San Jose Friday morning.
Even before the doors opened, families lined up outside the Children's Discovery Museum Of San Jose Friday morning.
New restrictions in effect at Lake Merritt starting Saturday
Overcrowding at Oakland's Lake Merritt has become so bad that city officials are closing several streets around the lake, cracking down on unauthorized street vendors inside the park and adding additional maintenance crews.
Overcrowding at Oakland's Lake Merritt has become so bad that city officials are closing several streets around the lake, cracking down on unauthorized street vendors inside the park and adding additional maintenance crews.