Gas leak capped after construction crew accidentally hits main in Alameda
PG&E crewmembers have closed a gas leak that started Thursday morning in Alameda when a separate crew, unrelated to PG&E, hit a gas main with an excavator, a PG&E spokesman said.
PG&E crewmembers have closed a gas leak that started Thursday morning in Alameda when a separate crew, unrelated to PG&E, hit a gas main with an excavator, a PG&E spokesman said.
Gas leak prompts shelter in place order in Alameda
A gas leak in the area of High Street and Central Avenue in Alameda has prompted officials to issue a shelter in place order.
A gas leak in the area of High Street and Central Avenue in Alameda has prompted officials to issue a shelter in place order.
This East Bay city has the highest vaccination rate in Alameda County
Piedmont is the wealthiest community in the county. More of the people who live there are older, and many medical workers live in Piedmont. Those are some of the reasons why the vaccination rate is the highest in Alameda County.
Piedmont is the wealthiest community in the county. More of the people who live there are older, and many medical workers live in Piedmont. Those are some of the reasons why the vaccination rate is the highest in Alameda County.
Alameda County expands vaccine eligibility to 16 and older in high-need ZIP codes
Alameda County on Wednesday expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to the 16 and older age group in some of its hardest hit, high need ZIP codes.
Alameda County on Wednesday expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to the 16 and older age group in some of its hardest hit, high need ZIP codes.
Golden Gate Fields now deadliest horse racing facility in California, animal rights activists say
“The horseracing industry is inherently cruel and dangerous for horses,” said Samantha Eachus, a spokesperson for the advocacy group Direct Action Everywhere.
“The horseracing industry is inherently cruel and dangerous for horses,” said Samantha Eachus, a spokesperson for the advocacy group Direct Action Everywhere.
A's rally to beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 for 1st win of season
After six straight games to start the season when almost nothing went right, Mitch Moreland made sure the Oakland Athletics would have something to feel good about when they head out on the road.
After six straight games to start the season when almost nothing went right, Mitch Moreland made sure the Oakland Athletics would have something to feel good about when they head out on the road.
Oakland father of three loses both legs in hit-and-run after car breaks down
Nirivana "Nob" Allen, a parent at Brookfield Elementary School, was struck by a car from behind while pushing his vehicle on the side of the road. He has since lost both his legs.
Nirivana "Nob" Allen, a parent at Brookfield Elementary School, was struck by a car from behind while pushing his vehicle on the side of the road. He has since lost both his legs.
Multiple residents displaced in 3-alarm Oakland fire
Multiple residents are displaced after Oakland firefighters knocked down a three-alarm fire at a two-story home, officials said Tuesday evening.
Multiple residents are displaced after Oakland firefighters knocked down a three-alarm fire at a two-story home, officials said Tuesday evening.
San Leandro police ask help from public finding missing woman
The San Leandro Police Department requests assistance finding 57-year-old Susan Gidron, who has early-onset dementia and limited vision.
The San Leandro Police Department requests assistance finding 57-year-old Susan Gidron, who has early-onset dementia and limited vision.
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.