Vendor told not to pass out pride flag at Livermore farmer’s market

A vendor at an East Bay farmer’s market plans to no longer do business there after management told him to stop passing out pride flags.

Oakland council considers tear gas ban, reallocating $25M from police budget

The motions come as cities nationwide are grappling with similar issues of criminal justice reform in the wake of years of systemic abuse and racial inequities.

'Tsunami of cases:' Oakland agency receives complaints against police

Complaints began pouring in after May 29, when protests were held in Oakland, and throughout the world, to denounce systemic racism and police brutality.

Protesters urge cuts to Oakland police budget

Protesters called on Noel Gallo to commit to supporting the idea of cutting the Oakland Police Department budget by 50 percent or about $150 million.

Three suspects arrested after shooting at CHP officers on I-880 in Hayward

The driver, identified as Ethan Escobedo, 18, of Los Angeles, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and shooting at an occupied vehicle.

Hayward police seek suspects in early morning homicide

Police were called to the 2700 block of Manon Avenue about 3 a.m. and found two men with gunshot wounds.

Berkeley may ease business operating restrictions, but advises caution

The determination will be made closely following state guidelines and with the warning that there is no vaccine or treatment for the novel coronavirus, meaning precautions such as distancing and wearing a face covering when within 30 feet of someone should be followed.

Hayward residential bulk waste collection resumes

Waste Management of Alameda County has bulky waste service as of June 1 and Tri-CED Recycling is again collecting household batteries, motor oil, and extra cardboard placed beside carts on customers' normal waste pickup days.

Port of Oakland reports dip in May shipment volume due to pandemic

Full imports fell by 14.6 percent compared to May of last year while exports fell by 10.7 percent, which port officials said was largely due to lower global consumer demand during the pandemic.  

BART approves mixed use development at West Oakland station

The Mandela Station Transit Oriented Development will have 762 housing units, 30 percent of which will be designated as affordable, 50,000 square feet of retail space, 300,000 square feet of office space and various amenities such as wider sidewalks and more crosswalks for pedestrians.  

40-year-old transient arrested after ransacking Fremont home

A resident heard noises in her home about 3:30 p.m. and came downstairs to see the interior ransacked and a man fleeing.

Alameda County will soon allow all retailers to reopen and curbside dining

On June 19, the county is reopening outdoor museums, outdoor restaurant dining, religious services, indoor and outdoor retail, and outdoor fitness classes.

Pedestrian killed in crash near Bay Bridge Toll Plaza

A person was hit by a vehicle and killed early Friday morning in Oakland, before the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza, CHP said.