Mural marks three months since Black man killed in San Leandro Walmart
The event to honor Steven Taylor was organized by a group of community members interested in racial equity and police reform. Dozens pulled out paintbrushes and stencils on Saturday to paint Parrott Street between E. 14th and Hays streets with the words: Black Lives Matter.
The event to honor Steven Taylor was organized by a group of community members interested in racial equity and police reform. Dozens pulled out paintbrushes and stencils on Saturday to paint Parrott Street between E. 14th and Hays streets with the words: Black Lives Matter.
Fundraiser launched to save Oakland's Fairyland
Oakland businessman Arthur Navlet created Fairyland after he had an idea for a storybook theme park, featuring fairy-tale sets, farm animals, and live entertainment.
Oakland businessman Arthur Navlet created Fairyland after he had an idea for a storybook theme park, featuring fairy-tale sets, farm animals, and live entertainment.
New Alameda COVID-19 testing site opening Wednesday
A new COVID-19 testing site will open in Alameda next Wednesday in partnership with CityHealth Urgent Care, the city announced.
A new COVID-19 testing site will open in Alameda next Wednesday in partnership with CityHealth Urgent Care, the city announced.
New stretch of Bay Trail opens, connecting Oakland to Richmond
The $18.9 million East Bay Regional Park District project added a new mile-long segment to the trail behind the Golden Gate Fields racetrack, closing a gap in the trail between Berkeley and Albany.
The $18.9 million East Bay Regional Park District project added a new mile-long segment to the trail behind the Golden Gate Fields racetrack, closing a gap in the trail between Berkeley and Albany.
Famous Hayward bowling alley catches fire
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a one-time popular, family venue in Hayward.
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a one-time popular, family venue in Hayward.
Abandoned Holiday Bowl catches fire in Hayward
Abandoned Holiday Bowl catches fire in Hayward
Abandoned Holiday Bowl catches fire in Hayward
Moms 4 Housing activist to run for Oakland City Council seat
One of the activists from Moms 4 Housing is running for Oakland City Council.
One of the activists from Moms 4 Housing is running for Oakland City Council.
Moms 4 Housing activist to run for Oakland City Council seat
One of the activists from Moms 4 Housing is running for Oakland City Council. Carroll Fife is running against Lynette Gibson McElhaney for the District 3 city council seat in November.
One of the activists from Moms 4 Housing is running for Oakland City Council. Carroll Fife is running against Lynette Gibson McElhaney for the District 3 city council seat in November.
Golden State Warriors hold auction to help die-hard fan hold onto his Oakland home
Some of the items being put up for bid include things signed by Steph Curry and lunch for four with Coach Steve Kerr.
Some of the items being put up for bid include things signed by Steph Curry and lunch for four with Coach Steve Kerr.
Heartbroken: Family IDs man killed who went missing from Alameda
Authorities have identified the body found Sunday at Huckleberry Regional Park as a 21-year-old man who went missing from Alameda. Police are now calling it a homicide investigation.
Authorities have identified the body found Sunday at Huckleberry Regional Park as a 21-year-old man who went missing from Alameda. Police are now calling it a homicide investigation.
Firefighters stop forward progress of rapidly-spreading grass fire near Altamont
Firefighters in Alameda County have stopped forward progress of a a rapidly-spreading, 253-acre vegetation fire that threatened structures Thursday evening.
Firefighters in Alameda County have stopped forward progress of a a rapidly-spreading, 253-acre vegetation fire that threatened structures Thursday evening.
Oakland police aim to interrupt recent spike in gun violence, interim chief says
Interim Police Chief Susan Manheimer said part of the increase in violence may be the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on communities of color.
Interim Police Chief Susan Manheimer said part of the increase in violence may be the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on communities of color.
Hayward Unified hosts drive-thru orientation to welcome back students, families
In the coronavirus era, back to school has a whole different meaning.
In the coronavirus era, back to school has a whole different meaning.
Oakland settles Ghost Ship fire lawsuit for $32.7M
The City of Oakland on Thursday announced a $32.7 million settlement for the families of 32 of the 36 victims killed in the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire back in 2016.
The City of Oakland on Thursday announced a $32.7 million settlement for the families of 32 of the 36 victims killed in the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire back in 2016.
$32.7 million settlement in Ghost Ship civil case
The settlement was announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
The settlement was announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
OPD Interim chief discusses current topics around policing
The virtual conference was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
The virtual conference was held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
In line with other districts, San Leandro Unified will start school year online
Calling the decision difficult, the district said it was based on rising COVID-19 infection rates, the district's capacity to ensure the safety of its students and staff and the opinions of district families and staff as expressed in comments to the district and in survey responses.
Calling the decision difficult, the district said it was based on rising COVID-19 infection rates, the district's capacity to ensure the safety of its students and staff and the opinions of district families and staff as expressed in comments to the district and in survey responses.
Blaze breaks out at Alameda County fire training center
The Alameda County Fire Department responded to its own training center at about 2:15 a.m. Thursday.
The Alameda County Fire Department responded to its own training center at about 2:15 a.m. Thursday.
Police K9 bites man in handcuffs; Alameda Co. Sheriff says it was an 'accident'
Sheriff's deputies in Alameda County called it an accident, but a man who was bitten by a police dog while in custody, wants an apology.
Sheriff's deputies in Alameda County called it an accident, but a man who was bitten by a police dog while in custody, wants an apology.
Crisis averted as Hayward police detain man armed with spear
It started with a call from a Hayward park ranger who said he was confronted by a homeless man angry about his camp being moved.
It started with a call from a Hayward park ranger who said he was confronted by a homeless man angry about his camp being moved.