Oakland's MACRO touts improvements despite criticism; needs $4M a year to survive
Three years after it launched, the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland, otherwise known as MACRO, is telling city leaders it has been making positive strides – despite questions from critics over some of its data - and its director said it needs roughly $4-million a year to survive.
Three years after it launched, the Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland, otherwise known as MACRO, is telling city leaders it has been making positive strides – despite questions from critics over some of its data - and its director said it needs roughly $4-million a year to survive.
Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
Video: Man seen clinging to car roof after confrontation with driver in Berkeley
A frightening scene was caught on cellphone video in northwest Berkeley, where a man was seen clinging to the roof of a moving car.
A frightening scene was caught on cellphone video in northwest Berkeley, where a man was seen clinging to the roof of a moving car.
WWII memorabilia stolen from Oakland man whose family served in military for generations
An Oakland homeowner is trying to recover priceless World War II memorabilia belonging to his family, marking generations of military service to this country, which were stolen over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
An Oakland homeowner is trying to recover priceless World War II memorabilia belonging to his family, marking generations of military service to this country, which were stolen over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Can a great opening weekend for summer travel last?
It's been a very good holiday weekend for travel, but can it last?
It's been a very good holiday weekend for travel, but can it last?
Remains of East Bay soldier killed during WW2 returned for burial
The remains of Lt. Thomas Kelly were returned to his family in Livermore, where he was laid to rest Monday, 81 years after his plane was shot down by enemy fire during World War II.
The remains of Lt. Thomas Kelly were returned to his family in Livermore, where he was laid to rest Monday, 81 years after his plane was shot down by enemy fire during World War II.
Man pepper sprayed, robbed in Berkeley; suspects at large
Three suspects met with the victim under the guise of purchasing watches.
Three suspects met with the victim under the guise of purchasing watches.
Large clipper ship sinks in Alameda
A large clipper ship sank Sunday night in the waters in Alameda.
A large clipper ship sank Sunday night in the waters in Alameda.
WWII airman's remains returned home to Livermore, 81 years later
A Livermore man who fought in World War II and was declared missing in action will be laid to rest in his hometown and finally be laid to rest on Memorial Day.
A Livermore man who fought in World War II and was declared missing in action will be laid to rest in his hometown and finally be laid to rest on Memorial Day.
Oakland clears out massive homeless encampment near I-880
A large homeless encampment in Oakland has been cleared out. City officials announced Friday that crews have finished the closure of the encampment on East 12th Street near 14th Avenue, not far from I-880.
A large homeless encampment in Oakland has been cleared out. City officials announced Friday that crews have finished the closure of the encampment on East 12th Street near 14th Avenue, not far from I-880.
Oakland Amber Alert suspects charged with kidnapping and assault
Several family members of a child who was abducted in Oakland this week are now facing charges by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Several family members of a child who was abducted in Oakland this week are now facing charges by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
Several Bay Area cities among worst cities to start a business
Several Bay Area cities are considered to be among the worst large cities to start a business, according to a report by WalletHub.
Several Bay Area cities are considered to be among the worst large cities to start a business, according to a report by WalletHub.
Woman shot near Oakland's Fox Theater recounts harrowing experience
A woman who was among three victims shot early on Mother’s Day in Uptown Oakland said the violence came without warning.
A woman who was among three victims shot early on Mother’s Day in Uptown Oakland said the violence came without warning.
Oakland smoke shop busted for selling marijuana, flavored tobacco without license
Police shut down an Oakland smoke shop for the unlicensed sale of marijuana and tobacco products, authorities said.
Police shut down an Oakland smoke shop for the unlicensed sale of marijuana and tobacco products, authorities said.
Person shot dead in broad daylight on Oakland's International Boulevard
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
Attempted carjacking in SF leads to chase into Berkeley, suspects arrested
Traffic came to a standstill on Interstate 80 in Berkeley on Friday afternoon after law enforcement say a chase across the bridge ensued after an attempted carjacking in San Francisco.
Traffic came to a standstill on Interstate 80 in Berkeley on Friday afternoon after law enforcement say a chase across the bridge ensued after an attempted carjacking in San Francisco.
Too Short reps Oakland pride with performance at Ballers game
Hip-hop legend Too Short took the stage Thursday evening on the Oakland Ballers’ field, performing for fans while filming a new music video meant to inspire inner-city youth.
Hip-hop legend Too Short took the stage Thursday evening on the Oakland Ballers’ field, performing for fans while filming a new music video meant to inspire inner-city youth.
Baby and father rescued from Oakland fire, 20 displaced
Twenty residents, including a father and his baby, were displaced after a fire swept through a three-story apartment building in Oakland Thursday evening, the fire department says.
Twenty residents, including a father and his baby, were displaced after a fire swept through a three-story apartment building in Oakland Thursday evening, the fire department says.
Details about BART's Tuesday fire emerge at board meeting
The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain.
The BART Board of Directors met on Thursday to get some surprising details on Tuesday's fire at San Leandro station. The fire shut down almost a third of the system. More permanent repairs are underway, but questions remain.
$100 million raised to revitalize East Oakland
Rise East Oakland has secured $100 million to help revitalize East Oakland.
Rise East Oakland has secured $100 million to help revitalize East Oakland.