'Homeroom,' a documentary about Oakland students, among Sundance films
“Homeroom,” a documentary about Oakland students, is one of the 74 feature films that will debut at the Sundance Film Festival beginning Thursday. The pandemic has transformed the annual Park City, Utah, festival into a largely virtual event, but it has also reshaped many of the films that will unspool there.
“Homeroom,” a documentary about Oakland students, is one of the 74 feature films that will debut at the Sundance Film Festival beginning Thursday. The pandemic has transformed the annual Park City, Utah, festival into a largely virtual event, but it has also reshaped many of the films that will unspool there.
Berkeley wants to do away with parking minimums for more housing
In an unusual move, Berkeley wants to cap the number of parking spaces at new buildings around the city.
In an unusual move, Berkeley wants to cap the number of parking spaces at new buildings around the city.
Southwest to begin flights between Oakland and Santa Barbara in April
Wanna get away? Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop flights between Oakland International Airport and Santa Barbara Airport starting in April.
Wanna get away? Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop flights between Oakland International Airport and Santa Barbara Airport starting in April.
Oakland airport 1st in nation to sell COVID kits in vending machines
Test kits range from $130 to $150.
Test kits range from $130 to $150.
Jack-knifed big rig blocking two lanes of Bay Bridge by Treasure Island
The first and second lanes are blocked on the Bay Bridge in the eastbound direction at the Treasure Island off-ramp due to a jack-knifed big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The first and second lanes are blocked on the Bay Bridge in the eastbound direction at the Treasure Island off-ramp due to a jack-knifed big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Hundreds of cars participated in weekend Oakland sideshow
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying those who fired guns, drove recklessly and committed assault.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying those who fired guns, drove recklessly and committed assault.
After 50 days of lockdown, Oakland Zoo will again re-open
The indoor attractions like the Bug House and the Reptile Discovery Room will be closed, but the popular gondola to the California trail will be up and running.
The indoor attractions like the Bug House and the Reptile Discovery Room will be closed, but the popular gondola to the California trail will be up and running.
Fatal shooting near Oakland's McClymonds High School
Oakland police responded to a fatal shooting Monday night on the 2800 block of Chestnut Street.
Oakland police responded to a fatal shooting Monday night on the 2800 block of Chestnut Street.
Bay Area restaurants, salons prepare to reopen after state loosens restrictions
Bay Area restaurant and salon owners prepare to reopen this week after the state lifted regional stay-at-home orders on Monday.
Bay Area restaurant and salon owners prepare to reopen this week after the state lifted regional stay-at-home orders on Monday.
OUSD holds info night on returning to school in person
Many teachers and parents want to see the number of virus cases level off before going back to in-person learning.
Many teachers and parents want to see the number of virus cases level off before going back to in-person learning.
Emergency alert issued for teen with autism from Castro Valley
An emergency alert has been issued for a teen with autism from Castro Valley.
An emergency alert has been issued for a teen with autism from Castro Valley.
Firefighters, Oakland city officials resolve differences over reduction in service
Firefighters and city officials in Oakland reached an agreement to take one engine company off the street to help address a budget shortfall in the city, fire officials said Friday.
Firefighters and city officials in Oakland reached an agreement to take one engine company off the street to help address a budget shortfall in the city, fire officials said Friday.
Ghost Ship master tenant pleads guilty to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter
Derek Almena is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison, but because of good behavior and time served, the 50-year-old artist and former master tenant of the Ghost Ship warehouse will not be spending any more time in custody.
Derek Almena is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison, but because of good behavior and time served, the 50-year-old artist and former master tenant of the Ghost Ship warehouse will not be spending any more time in custody.
Oakland records 12th homicide of 2021
A man was killed Thursday evening in a shooting in Oakland's North Stonehurst neighborhood, marking the 12th homicide in the city so far in 2021.
A man was killed Thursday evening in a shooting in Oakland's North Stonehurst neighborhood, marking the 12th homicide in the city so far in 2021.
Timelapse video: Long lines in Oakland for vaccine
The line wrapped around the block at the BART administration building on 8th Street.
The line wrapped around the block at the BART administration building on 8th Street.
Deputy Oakland police chief loses close family friend in recent homicide
Police Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong lost his godsister in one of the recent homicides in Oakland. Lashawn Buffin, 52, was shot on Saturday while in her own home. Her home was riddled with bullets. At least 15 shots were fired. She died on Tuesday. She was not the intended target police say.
Police Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong lost his godsister in one of the recent homicides in Oakland. Lashawn Buffin, 52, was shot on Saturday while in her own home. Her home was riddled with bullets. At least 15 shots were fired. She died on Tuesday. She was not the intended target police say.
Ghost Ship defendant plans to plead guilty to deaths of 36 partygoers in fire
The master tenant of a cluttered, dilapidated San Francisco Bay Area warehouse where 36 people perished in a 2016 fire is scheduled to plead guilty.
The master tenant of a cluttered, dilapidated San Francisco Bay Area warehouse where 36 people perished in a 2016 fire is scheduled to plead guilty.
Oakland city council extends paid sick leave
Sick leave is especially relevant to low-wage, frontline workers during the pandemic who may feel compelled to work when they have the coronavirus if they don't have paid sick leave.
Sick leave is especially relevant to low-wage, frontline workers during the pandemic who may feel compelled to work when they have the coronavirus if they don't have paid sick leave.
$50,000 reward offered to help find missing boy swept out to sea
A $50,000 reward is being offered to help find a missing 12-year-old Fremont boy swept out to sea. Arunay Pruthi was caught by dangerous surf at Cowell Ranch State Beach south of Half Moon Bay this week.
A $50,000 reward is being offered to help find a missing 12-year-old Fremont boy swept out to sea. Arunay Pruthi was caught by dangerous surf at Cowell Ranch State Beach south of Half Moon Bay this week.
Kamala Harris' buddy reminisces about bussing to school in Berkeley
Carole Porter has known Kamala Harris since the early '70s when they were neighbors and were bussed to the same school as part of the district’s effort to integrated campus across the city.
Carole Porter has known Kamala Harris since the early '70s when they were neighbors and were bussed to the same school as part of the district’s effort to integrated campus across the city.