Grizzly Peak Blvd. closed to bikes, cars and pedestrians for July 4 weekend to prevent fires
Grizzly Peak Boulevard will be closed between Skyline Boulevard in Oakland and Centennial Drive in Berkeley for 24 hours starting at 5 a.m. Saturday due to fire danger and to ensure emergency access, Oakland fire officials said.
Grizzly Peak Boulevard will be closed between Skyline Boulevard in Oakland and Centennial Drive in Berkeley for 24 hours starting at 5 a.m. Saturday due to fire danger and to ensure emergency access, Oakland fire officials said.
Man's U-Haul full of memories stolen in Berkeley; surveillance video shows suspects taking off
"Everything had sentimental value and was connected to generations of my family," said Scott Eidson.
"Everything had sentimental value and was connected to generations of my family," said Scott Eidson.
Berkeley city council amends ordinance to help tenants; landlords can still collect damages
(UPDATE 7/2/20): The Berkeley City Attorney's office has evaluated the city council's amended emergency ordinance attempting to make it easier for tenants to break leases and offered clarification for understanding. The clarification points to California civil code which permits a landlord the right to pursue unpaid/lost rent over the duration of the lease term. It vastly reduces the scope and impact of the changes the council made. Below is from the updated ordinance:
(UPDATE 7/2/20): The Berkeley City Attorney's office has evaluated the city council's amended emergency ordinance attempting to make it easier for tenants to break leases and offered clarification for understanding. The clarification points to California civil code which permits a landlord the right to pursue unpaid/lost rent over the duration of the lease term. It vastly reduces the scope and impact of the changes the council made. Below is from the updated ordinance:
Tesla workers rally, call for health department protections during COVID-19 pandemic
Tesla workers rallied outside Alameda County Public Health Department on Thursday. They want the county to protect workers at the company's Fremont plant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tesla workers rallied outside Alameda County Public Health Department on Thursday. They want the county to protect workers at the company's Fremont plant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tesla workers rally for safety and protections during COVID-19 pandemic
Workers said some who are vulnerable or who have vulnerable family members have been fired because they are concerned about returning to work.?
Workers said some who are vulnerable or who have vulnerable family members have been fired because they are concerned about returning to work.?
Vegetation fire causes traffic backup on I-580 in Livermore
The grass fire was first reported to the California Highway Patrol at 9:47 a.m.
The grass fire was first reported to the California Highway Patrol at 9:47 a.m.
Brush fire on shoulder of I-580 causes major traffic delays
Authorities shut down lanes to battle the blaze.
Authorities shut down lanes to battle the blaze.
Parking fees at Oakland BART stations to go up starting Monday
Effective Monday, the city of Oakland will impose an 18.5 percent tax on all parking fees that are collected citywide.
Effective Monday, the city of Oakland will impose an 18.5 percent tax on all parking fees that are collected citywide.
CHP fire shot at driver in stolen car who they say swerved into officers
Officers tried to wake up the passed out driver and when he woke up, Kennerley said he appeared to drive toward them and swerve left into an officer.
Officers tried to wake up the passed out driver and when he woke up, Kennerley said he appeared to drive toward them and swerve left into an officer.
Warriors training center closed after employee tests positive for coronavirus
An employee with the Golden State Warriors has tested positive for coronavirus, prompting the temporary closure of the Oakland training center, the team said on a statement late Wednesday night.
An employee with the Golden State Warriors has tested positive for coronavirus, prompting the temporary closure of the Oakland training center, the team said on a statement late Wednesday night.
Workers: Tesla threatens firing if they don't return to jobs
The group wants the practice to stop, and it also wants state and county officials to do a better job making sure proper safety procedures are followed at the factory in Fremont, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The group wants the practice to stop, and it also wants state and county officials to do a better job making sure proper safety procedures are followed at the factory in Fremont, in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Oakland Zoo says it's losing $2.5 million a month, at risk of permanently closing
An Oakland Zoo spokeswoman says they've been hard hit by the pandemic and are losing $2.5 million a month since the COVID-19 closures. Now they are sounding the alarm that the closure could be permanent.
An Oakland Zoo spokeswoman says they've been hard hit by the pandemic and are losing $2.5 million a month since the COVID-19 closures. Now they are sounding the alarm that the closure could be permanent.
Oakland Zoo says it's losing $2.5 million a month, at risk of permanently closing
An Oakland Zoo spokeswoman?says they've been hard hit by the pandemic and are losing $2.5 million a month since the COVID-19 closures. Now they are sounding the alarm that the closure could be permanent.?
An Oakland Zoo spokeswoman?says they've been hard hit by the pandemic and are losing $2.5 million a month since the COVID-19 closures. Now they are sounding the alarm that the closure could be permanent.?
Shooting on I-580 in Oakland leaves 4 people injured
Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting in Oakland that left multiple people injured on Wednesday.
Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting in Oakland that left multiple people injured on Wednesday.
Berkeley City Council cuts $9 million from police funding
The killing of George Floyd sparked demands across the nation for police reform and Berkeley leaders took heed.
The killing of George Floyd sparked demands across the nation for police reform and Berkeley leaders took heed.
Petitions: Rename Jack London Square after Barbara Lee, Bobby Seale
Backers of the petition say that Jack London was a "known racist" and that he wrote of exterminating the Chinese and promoted white supremacy in novels.
Backers of the petition say that Jack London was a "known racist" and that he wrote of exterminating the Chinese and promoted white supremacy in novels.
Illegal fireworks seized in East Bay bust
Alameda County Sheriff's Department tweeted a photo Tuesday night of just some of the illegal fireworks they and Dublin police confiscated in a bust.
Alameda County Sheriff's Department tweeted a photo Tuesday night of just some of the illegal fireworks they and Dublin police confiscated in a bust.
Oakland City Council to revisit budget in light of public demands to defund police
Demands by residents to defund the police were heard Tuesday by Oakland City Council members who will now revisit the budget they approved last week.
Demands by residents to defund the police were heard Tuesday by Oakland City Council members who will now revisit the budget they approved last week.
Civil rights case with bicyclist arrested for playing music too loud settled in Oakland
Oakland City Council members approved a settlement Tuesday with Richmond resident Najari Smith, who was stopped by police in 2018 for allegedly playing music too loud from a trailer attached to a bicycle he was on.
Oakland City Council members approved a settlement Tuesday with Richmond resident Najari Smith, who was stopped by police in 2018 for allegedly playing music too loud from a trailer attached to a bicycle he was on.
Oakland mayor supports guaranteed income to lift people out of extreme poverty
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has joined 10 other mayors across the country in support of a guaranteed income to lift people out of extreme poverty.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has joined 10 other mayors across the country in support of a guaranteed income to lift people out of extreme poverty.