East Bay school district proposes eliminating 70 teaching positions
The San Lorenzo Board of Education is meeting Tuesday night to discuss a plan to eliminate 70 teaching positions.
The San Lorenzo Board of Education is meeting Tuesday night to discuss a plan to eliminate 70 teaching positions.
No charges filed against Chinatown store owner who fired gun to stop robbery in Oakland
Chinatown liquor store owner Aaron Yee fired four shots at multiple suspects attempting to rob a woman for her camera last month outside his store. The men also hit the woman with a car before fleeing the scene.
Chinatown liquor store owner Aaron Yee fired four shots at multiple suspects attempting to rob a woman for her camera last month outside his store. The men also hit the woman with a car before fleeing the scene.
7 arrested, 7 guns recovered in Oakland
Following an extensive search, officers arrested seven people and seven guns -- some of them assault rifles -- in the 1100 block of 60th Avenue.
Following an extensive search, officers arrested seven people and seven guns -- some of them assault rifles -- in the 1100 block of 60th Avenue.
Fremont police release new details after 4 teens fire at officers
"We are shocked to be dealing with violent individuals at such a young age who are armed in this way and willing to shoot at police," Police Chief Kimberly Petersen said on a video.
"We are shocked to be dealing with violent individuals at such a young age who are armed in this way and willing to shoot at police," Police Chief Kimberly Petersen said on a video.
Teen’s quarantine boredom spawns spontaneous homemade swings
Like many children these days, 13-year-old Jack Carlisle of Oakland misses his friends and needed something to do.
Like many children these days, 13-year-old Jack Carlisle of Oakland misses his friends and needed something to do.
Berkeley teachers union president defends sending daughter to in-person preschool
A group called "Guerilla Momz" posted video of Berkeley Federation of Teachers president Matt Meyer sending his 2-year-old daughter to school.
A group called "Guerilla Momz" posted video of Berkeley Federation of Teachers president Matt Meyer sending his 2-year-old daughter to school.
Oakland police recover firearms, make arrest in Saturday shooting
Officers with Oakland Police Department, who witnessed a shooting on Saturday, made seven arrests and recovered firearms, police say.
Officers with Oakland Police Department, who witnessed a shooting on Saturday, made seven arrests and recovered firearms, police say.
Residents evacuated safely in Alameda house fire
The fire broke out around 1 p.m. in the 2800 block of Central Avenue between Mound and Versailles.
The fire broke out around 1 p.m. in the 2800 block of Central Avenue between Mound and Versailles.
New red light traffic cameras in Fremont
Red-light enforcement cameras have been installed at two busy intersections in Fremont.They are located at the intersections of Auto Mall Parkway and Christy Street, and Auto Mall Parkway and Pacific Commons Boulevard leading to the Pacific Commons Shopping Center just off Interstate 880.
Red-light enforcement cameras have been installed at two busy intersections in Fremont.They are located at the intersections of Auto Mall Parkway and Christy Street, and Auto Mall Parkway and Pacific Commons Boulevard leading to the Pacific Commons Shopping Center just off Interstate 880.
Emotional vigil for Oakland father shot, killed in front of children at neighborhood park
Reuben Lewis’s mother said her son was a beloved family man and youth mentor. Lewis was at the park watching his son's football practice when he was killed.
Reuben Lewis’s mother said her son was a beloved family man and youth mentor. Lewis was at the park watching his son's football practice when he was killed.
Fed up with 'inaction,' Oakland parents and students push to return to class
“I’m feeling fed up with inaction, with stalling, with private schools and wealthy public school districts opening up while our public schools remain closed,” said Dr. Will Sheldon. “I’m feeling fed up with my child getting an inferior education.”
“I’m feeling fed up with inaction, with stalling, with private schools and wealthy public school districts opening up while our public schools remain closed,” said Dr. Will Sheldon. “I’m feeling fed up with my child getting an inferior education.”
Oakland parents rally to open schools
Parents criticized the Oakland Unified School District at a Lake Merritt rally on Sunday, saying their children should be returning to the classroom for in-person instruction.
Parents criticized the Oakland Unified School District at a Lake Merritt rally on Sunday, saying their children should be returning to the classroom for in-person instruction.
Oakland firefighters extinguish blaze that destroyed RV, several trailers
Oakland fire crews have responded to the 700 block of Douglas Avenue off Edes Avenue in East Oakland Sunday afternoon.
Oakland fire crews have responded to the 700 block of Douglas Avenue off Edes Avenue in East Oakland Sunday afternoon.
Missing Fremont resident found dead in overturned vehicle
A missing at-risk Fremont resident was found dead inside an overturned vehicle Saturday morning in an unincorporated area of Alameda County near Sunol and Fremont.
A missing at-risk Fremont resident was found dead inside an overturned vehicle Saturday morning in an unincorporated area of Alameda County near Sunol and Fremont.
Hundreds paint murals on downtown Oakland street opposing oil pipelines
Hundreds of members of 12 local activist groups painted 12 separate murals on the pavement of Clay Street between 12th and 14th streets Saturday urging the Biden administration to halt U.S. oil and gas projects.
Hundreds of members of 12 local activist groups painted 12 separate murals on the pavement of Clay Street between 12th and 14th streets Saturday urging the Biden administration to halt U.S. oil and gas projects.
Oakland food drive attempts to feed 2,000 families
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Suspect named in slaying of youth football coach in Oakland
Oakland police have identified a man who they say admitted to killing a father of three this week at Concordia Park.
Oakland police have identified a man who they say admitted to killing a father of three this week at Concordia Park.
Oakland parents, students protest for in-person learning; union wants to reimagine return to class
Parents at the protest expressed their frustration with what they said is a lack of urgency and transparency with the on-going negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the district.
Parents at the protest expressed their frustration with what they said is a lack of urgency and transparency with the on-going negotiations between the Oakland Education Association and the district.
Livermore pre-K through 12th-grade students plan to head to class in less than a month
The board voted unanimously to resume in-person instruction for preschool through 12th grade on March 22.
The board voted unanimously to resume in-person instruction for preschool through 12th grade on March 22.
Popular Sarah's Science camp files for bankruptcy, other summer camps forge ahead
Sarah Shaffer, founder of Sarah's Science, told parents that she had tried to cut back on expenses and create online programming to stay afloat. But even a $200,600 PPP loan she received in May did not prevent its closure.
Sarah Shaffer, founder of Sarah's Science, told parents that she had tried to cut back on expenses and create online programming to stay afloat. But even a $200,600 PPP loan she received in May did not prevent its closure.