Oakland Chinatown shop owner intervenes in robbery, fires gunshots at suspect
A store owner, who witnessed a robbery outside of their business, opened fire on a suspect in Oakland's Chinatown Monday evening, officials say.
A store owner, who witnessed a robbery outside of their business, opened fire on a suspect in Oakland's Chinatown Monday evening, officials say.
Berkeley expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include grocery, education, childcare workers
The city of Berkeley will expand its coronavirus vaccine eligibility to grocery and convenience store, education and childcare workers, the city said Monday.
The city of Berkeley will expand its coronavirus vaccine eligibility to grocery and convenience store, education and childcare workers, the city said Monday.
Oakland police commission moves toward retiring controversial Bearcat
The news about the Bearcat's proposed retirement comes as good news to about 350 people who signed a petition requesting that the Oakland Police Commission get rid of the armored personnel carrier designed for military and law enforcement use.
The news about the Bearcat's proposed retirement comes as good news to about 350 people who signed a petition requesting that the Oakland Police Commission get rid of the armored personnel carrier designed for military and law enforcement use.
ICE detainee fights to be released to Oakland after nearly 4 years in custody
Walter Cruz-Zavala says his prolonged detention is unconstitutional, borders on persecution and he is demanding that he be released from custody. And his case comes at a time when activists hold fresh hopes that a new presidential administration will overturn nearly a half-decade of Trump-era anti-immigration policies.
Walter Cruz-Zavala says his prolonged detention is unconstitutional, borders on persecution and he is demanding that he be released from custody. And his case comes at a time when activists hold fresh hopes that a new presidential administration will overturn nearly a half-decade of Trump-era anti-immigration policies.
Fremont to consider plans to create safe living spaces for homeless
Fremont city staff members will propose a plan to create safe living spaces for homeless people during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Fremont city staff members will propose a plan to create safe living spaces for homeless people during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Family rescued after vehicle plunges down ravine in Castro Valley
A family was rescued early Sunday morning after driving off the road and down a heavily wooded embankment on Crow Canyon Road in Castro Valley.
A family was rescued early Sunday morning after driving off the road and down a heavily wooded embankment on Crow Canyon Road in Castro Valley.
City of Oakland to create police liaisons for Chinatown, Fruitvale
Oakland's new police chief announced with the mayor the city's plans to create two new positions to build connections with non-english speaking communities.
Oakland's new police chief announced with the mayor the city's plans to create two new positions to build connections with non-english speaking communities.
Rally, vigil promoting healing and solidarity held in Oakland after Chinatown attacks
A rally was held in Oakland on Saturday to promote multicultural healing after a dramatic surge in horrendous attacks on Asian Americans.
A rally was held in Oakland on Saturday to promote multicultural healing after a dramatic surge in horrendous attacks on Asian Americans.
Berkeley police release video of officer shooting man armed with chain
Body-worn camera footage was released Friday by Berkeley police following the shooting last month of a man armed with a metal chain.
Body-worn camera footage was released Friday by Berkeley police following the shooting last month of a man armed with a metal chain.
3-year-old race horse dies at Golden Gate Fields; second fatality this year
A filly died Thursday at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley. It's the second horse to die at the racetrack so far this year.
A filly died Thursday at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley. It's the second horse to die at the racetrack so far this year.
6 men wounded in early morning Oakland shooting
A shooting early Saturday near downtown Oakland wounded six men.
A shooting early Saturday near downtown Oakland wounded six men.
Relief as California expands vaccine eligibility
California health officials Friday announced a date for the next group of residents eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
California health officials Friday announced a date for the next group of residents eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
School district's food distribution site creates delivery jobs, offers lifeline to those in need
At Castlemont High School, food service workers are preparing lunch, usually a week's worth for some 12,000 Oakland public school students in need.
At Castlemont High School, food service workers are preparing lunch, usually a week's worth for some 12,000 Oakland public school students in need.
AC Transit will offer free shuttles to Oakland Coliseum vaccine site
AC Transit announced on Friday they will offer free-fare shuttles to the Oakland Coliseum for riders who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
AC Transit announced on Friday they will offer free-fare shuttles to the Oakland Coliseum for riders who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
San Leandro police chief moves up retirement to next week
San Leandro Police Chief Jeff Tudor said Friday that he would move up his retirement date to next week.
San Leandro Police Chief Jeff Tudor said Friday that he would move up his retirement date to next week.
Outdoor exercise banned in UC Berkeley COVID-19 lockdown
A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.
A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.
Oakland exhibit honors Pullman railroad porters
"Binding Ties" tells the stories of Black Pullman railroad porters, who started working on-board trains shortly after the civil war, serving passengers.
"Binding Ties" tells the stories of Black Pullman railroad porters, who started working on-board trains shortly after the civil war, serving passengers.
Asian and Black communities aim to work together after high-profile attacks
While some Asian Americans are feeling jeopardized by the brutal assaults and thefts, there are Black community members who feel like they’re being racially profiled in the hunt to capture those responsible.
While some Asian Americans are feeling jeopardized by the brutal assaults and thefts, there are Black community members who feel like they’re being racially profiled in the hunt to capture those responsible.
Shirley Chisholm, pioneering politician, paved way for Black women
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks about how pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm paved the way for herself and Vice President Kamala Harris. Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Later, she would run for president.
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks about how pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm paved the way for herself and Vice President Kamala Harris. Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Later, she would run for president.
4 held after shootout with Fremont police
Four juveniles are in custody Tuesday after they led Fremont police on a chase in a stolen car to a dead-end street, where one suspect exchanged gunfire with officers, authorities. said
Four juveniles are in custody Tuesday after they led Fremont police on a chase in a stolen car to a dead-end street, where one suspect exchanged gunfire with officers, authorities. said