Piedmont Unified elementary schools begin a return to the classroom with hybrid learning
Kindergarteners at schools at Piedmont Elementary Unified School District began hybrid learning on Tuesday.
Kindergarteners at schools at Piedmont Elementary Unified School District began hybrid learning on Tuesday.
Community organizations band together over Chinatown violence
Groups are planning what they're calling a multi-racial healing event with community groups from the Black, Latino and indigenous communities in Oakland and San Francisco this weekend.
Groups are planning what they're calling a multi-racial healing event with community groups from the Black, Latino and indigenous communities in Oakland and San Francisco this weekend.
Citizens patrol Oakland Chinatown after unprovoked attacks
A loosely formed group of citizens say they are taking it upon themselves to patrol Oakland's Chinatown because they can't bear to see any more people getting attacked.
A loosely formed group of citizens say they are taking it upon themselves to patrol Oakland's Chinatown because they can't bear to see any more people getting attacked.
Actor 'appalled' at Chinatown attacks; DA charges 2 suspects
Actor and director Daniel Wu, who grew up in Oakland, spoke out against crime in Chinatown on Monday, saying he was appalled at the recent crimes against Asians in the Bay Area. At the same time, the District Attorney announced charges against the suspect in one of the recent crimes against a 91-year-old man, which hit close to home for Wu.
Actor and director Daniel Wu, who grew up in Oakland, spoke out against crime in Chinatown on Monday, saying he was appalled at the recent crimes against Asians in the Bay Area. At the same time, the District Attorney announced charges against the suspect in one of the recent crimes against a 91-year-old man, which hit close to home for Wu.
U-Haul with family belongings stolen in Oakland
The family said the truck was parked in front of their apartment for about five minutes when the thief and an accomplice arrived in an older model burgundy Toyota Camry.
The family said the truck was parked in front of their apartment for about five minutes when the thief and an accomplice arrived in an older model burgundy Toyota Camry.
Person of interest identified in Oakland Chinatown attacks
A person of interest has been identified for shoving attacks in Oakland's Chinatown and is in custody on an unrelated case.
A person of interest has been identified for shoving attacks in Oakland's Chinatown and is in custody on an unrelated case.
Alameda Comedy Club reopens outdoors
Live entertainment returned to the stage Friday night at an East Bay Comedy Club with outdoor performances.
Live entertainment returned to the stage Friday night at an East Bay Comedy Club with outdoor performances.
Comedy club in Alameda reopens outdoors after pandemic shutdown
Comedy club in Alameda reopens outdoors after pandemic shutdown
Comedy club in Alameda reopens outdoors after pandemic shutdown
COVID vaccines available in Albany for Alameda County, Berkeley residents over 75
Berkeley and Alameda County residents age 75 and older can sign up for coronavirus vaccinations through Monday.
Berkeley and Alameda County residents age 75 and older can sign up for coronavirus vaccinations through Monday.
Oakland woman charged with scheme to defraud millions from Paycheck Protection Program
Federal law enforcement officials arrested an Oakland woman Friday for her alleged role in a scheme to illegally obtain some $4.5 million in federal relief loans.
Federal law enforcement officials arrested an Oakland woman Friday for her alleged role in a scheme to illegally obtain some $4.5 million in federal relief loans.
Oakland's new police chief gets praise from department's vocal critic
John Burris, a civil rights attorney who has sued the department many times and is one of the reasons why the department is under federal oversight, said LeRonne Armstrong is a good choice.
John Burris, a civil rights attorney who has sued the department many times and is one of the reasons why the department is under federal oversight, said LeRonne Armstrong is a good choice.
Leronne Armstrong named as new Chief of Oakland Police
Armstrong beat?out three other candidates, including his own wife. Henry Lee reports.
Armstrong beat?out three other candidates, including his own wife. Henry Lee reports.
Oakland public schools resume some team sport conditioning during pandemic
"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."
"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."
Two UC Berkeley students contract more contagious UK COVID variant
Two cases of the more contagious UK variant of the novel coronavirus have been detected in students at University of California Berkeley.
Two cases of the more contagious UK variant of the novel coronavirus have been detected in students at University of California Berkeley.
Sources say veteran officer LeRonne Armstrong will serve as Oakland's new police chief
Mayor Libby Schaaf selected Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a native of Oakland, as chief, two sources told KTVU.
Mayor Libby Schaaf selected Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a native of Oakland, as chief, two sources told KTVU.
Oakland police searching for suspect in Chinatown assault on 91-year-old man, 2 others
Oakland police have obtained surveillance video of a suspect in a Chinatown assault involving three victims, including a 91-year-old man.
Oakland police have obtained surveillance video of a suspect in a Chinatown assault involving three victims, including a 91-year-old man.
Oakland metal shredding firm settles alleged pollution violations for $4.1M
Schnitzer Steel at 1101 Embarcadero West is alleged to have released hazardous particulates and toxic air contaminants from its facility just outside West Oakland. The settlement requires the company to pay $4.1 million.
Schnitzer Steel at 1101 Embarcadero West is alleged to have released hazardous particulates and toxic air contaminants from its facility just outside West Oakland. The settlement requires the company to pay $4.1 million.
Berkeley parents urge school district to return to class
"Every day, as our students have told us, children in public schools in Berkeley are suffering, and every day we see a needless delay," said. parent Kate Love. "It's a huge cost to them."
"Every day, as our students have told us, children in public schools in Berkeley are suffering, and every day we see a needless delay," said. parent Kate Love. "It's a huge cost to them."
Oakland’s Rockridge repaving project thwarts plans for outdoor dining
Business owners and employees in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood say a road repaving project is coming at the worst possible time.
Business owners and employees in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood say a road repaving project is coming at the worst possible time.
Oakland’s Chinatown community calls for more vigilance after spike in crime
Carl Chan, President of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, said many of the incidents are brazen robberies.
Carl Chan, President of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, said many of the incidents are brazen robberies.