Retail sales, outdoor dining allowed as Alameda County moves deeper into reopening
Under the revised Phase 2 public health order for Alameda County, retail sales can resume, outdoor dining and outdoor fitness classes are permitted. Limited religious services are also allowed.
Under the revised Phase 2 public health order for Alameda County, retail sales can resume, outdoor dining and outdoor fitness classes are permitted. Limited religious services are also allowed.
Momolicious food truck stolen in Emeryville
It’s a major setback for a small business struggling to survive. The owners of Momolicious food truck said their truck was stolen Wednesday night from a private lot in Emeryville.
It’s a major setback for a small business struggling to survive. The owners of Momolicious food truck said their truck was stolen Wednesday night from a private lot in Emeryville.
Federal judge rules against Oakland police on use of tear gas, rubber bullets during protests
A federal judge has sided with civil rights attorneys representing the Anti Police-Terror Project and other individuals with a temporary restraining order that limits Oakland Police Department use of tear gas and other weapons in protest situations.
A federal judge has sided with civil rights attorneys representing the Anti Police-Terror Project and other individuals with a temporary restraining order that limits Oakland Police Department use of tear gas and other weapons in protest situations.
Berkeley police announce $50K reward for information leading to suspects in murder of Cal student
Smith was shot and killed on Monday night on Dwight Way near Valley Street. Berkeley police believe there may be individuals who have information about Smith's murder.
Smith was shot and killed on Monday night on Dwight Way near Valley Street. Berkeley police believe there may be individuals who have information about Smith's murder.
Oakland police, FBI investigating fake body found hanging from a noose near Lake Merritt
The fake body was removed from a tree on the 2100 block of Lakeshore Avenue, next to Lake Merritt before officers had arrived.
The fake body was removed from a tree on the 2100 block of Lakeshore Avenue, next to Lake Merritt before officers had arrived.
Crews working to contain two vegetation fires in Livermore
The first fire, which has been named the Camp Parks Fire, is burning off Mines Rd. in Livermore. The second fire, which began shortly after the first, is breaking out on Sandia National Labs property near 7900 Tesla Rd.
The first fire, which has been named the Camp Parks Fire, is burning off Mines Rd. in Livermore. The second fire, which began shortly after the first, is breaking out on Sandia National Labs property near 7900 Tesla Rd.
$25K grants available to develop ideas on a 'racially just' Oakland
The guidelines for the grant say the money -- $300,000 for up to 12 $25,000 grants -- is meant to help the cultural sector of communities of color.
The guidelines for the grant say the money -- $300,000 for up to 12 $25,000 grants -- is meant to help the cultural sector of communities of color.
San Leandro cuts police department budget by $1.7M
San Leandro became one of the few cities in the nation to begin defunding its police in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
San Leandro became one of the few cities in the nation to begin defunding its police in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Cal student shot and killed, family searches for answers
Loved ones of Smith describe the Sacramento-area native as brilliant and smart.
Loved ones of Smith describe the Sacramento-area native as brilliant and smart.
Fears of fire danger as neighbors notice illegal fireworks' early arrival
The warm weather, dry vegetation and illegal fireworks are causing concern for people who live in the Oakland hills.
The warm weather, dry vegetation and illegal fireworks are causing concern for people who live in the Oakland hills.
'Nooses' found at Oakland's Lake Merritt treated as hate crime
Several "nooses" found hanging from trees at Oakland's Lake Merritt will be investigated as a hate crime, Mayor Libby Schaaf said Wednesday.
Several "nooses" found hanging from trees at Oakland's Lake Merritt will be investigated as a hate crime, Mayor Libby Schaaf said Wednesday.
Crews responding to blaze at Schnitzer Steel in Oakland
The fire is burning at 3rd and Chestnut Streets in Oakland's Jack London Square.
The fire is burning at 3rd and Chestnut Streets in Oakland's Jack London Square.
Firefighters working to contain blaze near the Port of Oakland
The fire broke out shortly before 4 p.m.
The fire broke out shortly before 4 p.m.
UC Berkeley outlines fall semester plans for students amid COVID-19 pandemic
While in-person classes will be limited to small numbers, students will be allowed to take nearly every class remotely during the semester if they choose.
While in-person classes will be limited to small numbers, students will be allowed to take nearly every class remotely during the semester if they choose.
Service planned in Pinole for slain federal security guard killed in Oakland
“Pat Underwood was murdered because he wore a uniform,” David Anderson, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, said at a news conference at the Dellums building.
“Pat Underwood was murdered because he wore a uniform,” David Anderson, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, said at a news conference at the Dellums building.
Laptops given out to close the digital divide among Oakland students
For about 200 Oakland families with school-aged children, the playing field leveled a little.with laptops for students who lacked them.
For about 200 Oakland families with school-aged children, the playing field leveled a little.with laptops for students who lacked them.
Fremont 20-year-old chained to Santa Rita Jail door with leg irons, cuffs: coroner's report
Absent from these documents is any body camera footage to provide evidence of what occurred to Christian Madrigal last summer.
Absent from these documents is any body camera footage to provide evidence of what occurred to Christian Madrigal last summer.
Policing to dominate Oakland politics, funding
Policing in the city of Oakland will be a big topic of conversation at Oakland’s City Council meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Policing in the city of Oakland will be a big topic of conversation at Oakland’s City Council meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Police seek woman who pushed man onto tracks at Downtown Berkeley BART station
BART police are seeking a woman who pushed a man onto the tracks as a train was approaching at the Downtown Berkeley station Monday night.
BART police are seeking a woman who pushed a man onto the tracks as a train was approaching at the Downtown Berkeley station Monday night.
As council considers reforms, Oakland police chief says there's no room for cuts
Oakland's interim police chief Susan Manheimer says the department has already gone through several budget cuts and can’t reduce their officer to service call ratio any further.
Oakland's interim police chief Susan Manheimer says the department has already gone through several budget cuts and can’t reduce their officer to service call ratio any further.