Outrage over release of sex-assault defendant

A defendant in two decades-old sexual assaults has been released from jail due to concerns over the coronavirus behind bars.

A special 95th birthday party for San Leandro woman
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The family had wanted to give her a party at a restaurant but couldn't, so they gave her a drive-by parade.

Hayward school superintendent and city manager holding virtual town hall Monday

Wayne and McAdoo will provide information on how the school district and the city are adapting and responding to the new coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place orders.

Oakland police renew call for clues in disappearance of man in 2019

The family of Jonathan Bandabaila has increased the reward for information leading to his recovery to $10,000, police said in an announcement.

Hayward police investigating homicide that killed one

Officers with the Hayward Police Department responded Friday at 4:17 p.m. to the area of Industrial Parkway and Pacific Street and located a man who was unresponsive.

Police arrest suspect in connection with Oakland homicide

Jamal Thomas, 43, was taken into custody about eight hours after the shooting occurred, according to the Oakland Police Department.

Suspect in deadly shooting of neighbor had previously attacked victim, was released on 'zero bail' per source
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Oakland police arrest 43-year-old Jamal Thomas, suspected in the fatal shooting of his neighbor on Friday. A source tells KTVU Thomas had previously attacked his victim, was arrested but then released on zero bail due to COVID-19 concerns.

Derick Almena, awaiting retrial in Ghost Ship Fire, to be released on $150K bail

Derick Almena, who is awaiting retrial in the deadly Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, is set to be released from jail Monday amid concerns of the coronavirus, KTVU has learned.

Postal service sees 37% increase in mail delivery since pandemic

The postal service says it now needs more workers and there are hundreds of job opportunities here in the Bay Area. 

Crews cleanup thousands of masks dropped on Bay Area freeway
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The incident shut down the flow of traffic on southbound I-880 near the Whipple Road off-ramp in Alameda County for a short period of time Wednesday afternoon.

Developer to donate building destroyed by arsonists to UC Berkeley: report

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives later concluded the fires were deliberately set, but no one has ever been arrested. 

Ban on construction sites could be lifted soon, insiders say

Construction industry officials say they anticipate the ban on most construction in the Bay Area to be lifted soon.