Rep. Barbara Lee celebrates Kamala Harris' VP win

Harris is set to become the first female vice-president, as well as the first person of African American and Southeast Asian descent to hold the office. 

Berkeley voters approve creating independent police accountability board

Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin on Friday declared a "commanding victory" on Measure II, a city ballot measure to create an independent Police Accountability Board.

Cal-Washington game canceled after positive coronavirus test

California does not have “the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game as a result of a positive football student-athlete COVID-19 case and resulting isolation of additional football student-athletes under contact tracing protocols."

Oakland police fatally shoot 20-year-old; say 'violent caravans' struck 10 businesses in 4 hours

Oakland police said the "violent caravans" of armed robbers appear to be similar to post-protest looting in May and June, a phenomenon occurring in other cities across the region. 

Spree of Oakland violence tied to burglars targeting pot shops

The security guard was shot and taken to the hospital, and another victim that may be connected to the shooting also went to the hospital.

Berkeley police investigating after several vehicles struck by gunfire

Berkeley police are investigating gunfire in the area of Sacramento and Russell streets Tuesday evening and advise the public to avoid the area. 

Alameda County to pay $5M to Fremont family of young man chained to Santa Rita Jail door

Christian Madrigal's parents have been grieving since he died last June after they called 911 to get him mental help after he experienced some sort of psychotic break after experimenting with mushrooms about two weeks prior. 

Oakland police investigate fatal shooting

Police were investigating a fatal shooting in East Oakland Monday night. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 900 block of 75th Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. 

Man taking photos of license plates at sideshow robbed at gunpoint

A big crowd gathered for a sideshow in Fremont on Sunday night. People in the Ardenwood neighborhood said the problem is escalating. One witness claimed he was robbed of his iPhone at gunpoint after he filmed license plates.

What if your polling place is closed on Election Day?

As if the pandemic weren't enough concern for voters, you need to check if your traditional voting place is open. Best advice at this late stage: know exactly where you need to go to either drop off your ballot or vote in person.