Musicians with autism connect through virtual concerts during shelter-in-place
In the South Bay, a trio of musicians with special needs is using music to connect with others during the shelter-in-place order.
In the South Bay, a trio of musicians with special needs is using music to connect with others during the shelter-in-place order.
Bay Area online library use at an all-time high
Despite Bay Area public libraries being closed due to coronavirus restrictions, online use is at an all-time high.�
Despite Bay Area public libraries being closed due to coronavirus restrictions, online use is at an all-time high.�
Illegal cockfight busted in East Bay
About 600 chickens were recovered after authorities busted an illegal cockfight in the East Bay where roosters likely fought to their deaths during "coliseum-style gladiator fights."
About 600 chickens were recovered after authorities busted an illegal cockfight in the East Bay where roosters likely fought to their deaths during "coliseum-style gladiator fights."
East Bay 'gladiator'-style cockfighting ring busted
Alameda County sheriff's deputies raided a rural Pleasanton property where they recovered hundreds of animals involved in a cockfighting ring. Officials said a tip led them to the location where a sheriff's spokesman described the activity as "coliseum style, gladiator fights."
Alameda County sheriff's deputies raided a rural Pleasanton property where they recovered hundreds of animals involved in a cockfighting ring. Officials said a tip led them to the location where a sheriff's spokesman described the activity as "coliseum style, gladiator fights."
Alameda County launches new interactive map for food distribution, other essential services during pandemic
Alameda County has set up a new map to help residents access information on food distribution sites, along with other resources, as the need for essential services has spiked exponentially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alameda County has set up a new map to help residents access information on food distribution sites, along with other resources, as the need for essential services has spiked exponentially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oakland teachers, students demand free access to internet
Roughly 17,000 students - out of a total of 50,000 including charter school students - who don’t have computers or WiFi at OUSD.
Roughly 17,000 students - out of a total of 50,000 including charter school students - who don’t have computers or WiFi at OUSD.
Sheriff seeks $318M more for Santa Rita; expert panel says jail is chronically understaffed
Portions of the findings, issued as part of a federal class-action lawsuit filed in 2018 over the mental health care of inmates, are sure to be a boost for Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern.
Portions of the findings, issued as part of a federal class-action lawsuit filed in 2018 over the mental health care of inmates, are sure to be a boost for Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy arrested for drunken fight on boat
Jason Deitschman, 49, of Castro Valley, was arrested for misdemeanor assault and public intoxication after he allegedly choked a man on a boat near Marina Village while intoxicated, Alameda police said.
Jason Deitschman, 49, of Castro Valley, was arrested for misdemeanor assault and public intoxication after he allegedly choked a man on a boat near Marina Village while intoxicated, Alameda police said.
Police pursuit of suspect crosses Bay Bridge, ends in Oakland
A police chase across the Bay Bridge on Monday ended in Oakland with a suspect vehicle surrounded by police. It is not clear if a suspect is in custody.
A police chase across the Bay Bridge on Monday ended in Oakland with a suspect vehicle surrounded by police. It is not clear if a suspect is in custody.
Oakland agrees to pay $1.4M to mother of homeless man killed by police
Joshua Pawlik's death led to the firing of five officers, the ouster of Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and questions about the overuse of the department's Bearcat armored vehicle,
Joshua Pawlik's death led to the firing of five officers, the ouster of Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and questions about the overuse of the department's Bearcat armored vehicle,
Bay Area public health officers discuss state of pandemic
KTVU political reporter Greg Lee spoke with the public health officers for Marin County, Dr. Matt Willis; Contra Costa county, Dr. Chris Farnitano; and Alameda county, Dr. Erica Pan about the state of the coronavirus pandemic.
KTVU political reporter Greg Lee spoke with the public health officers for Marin County, Dr. Matt Willis; Contra Costa county, Dr. Chris Farnitano; and Alameda county, Dr. Erica Pan about the state of the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 test site opening Monday in Pleasanton
The service will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alameda County Fairgrounds and is available without an appointment needed.
The service will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alameda County Fairgrounds and is available without an appointment needed.
Food banks continue to struggle meeting the needs of the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Claudia Cowan reports from Oakland.
Claudia Cowan reports from Oakland.
Alameda County superior court expands list of documents accepted, begins accepting filings by mail
The change is in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent public closure period in effect.
The change is in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent public closure period in effect.
New confirmed COVID-19 case at Santa Rita Jail
The county facility now has nine positive inmate cases, said to be recovering, the office said.
The county facility now has nine positive inmate cases, said to be recovering, the office said.
San Leandro police searching for missing 70-year-old woman
Police said Ethel Henderson was last seen at the Juana Avenue care facility where she lives. She is black, 5-feet, 6-inches tall, 130 pounds, last seen wearing white pants and a black and white striped shirt.
Police said Ethel Henderson was last seen at the Juana Avenue care facility where she lives. She is black, 5-feet, 6-inches tall, 130 pounds, last seen wearing white pants and a black and white striped shirt.
Caltrans to provide free shuttle service for pedestrians during Posey Tube sidewalk repairs
The shuttle will run every 15 minutes between the Posey ventilation building parking lot in Alameda and Chinese Garden Park at 275 Seventh St. in Oakland.
The shuttle will run every 15 minutes between the Posey ventilation building parking lot in Alameda and Chinese Garden Park at 275 Seventh St. in Oakland.
Friends and family celebrate 98th birthday for beloved Oakland advocate
Dorothy McMullen turned 98 years old on Friday, April 24, 2020.
Dorothy McMullen turned 98 years old on Friday, April 24, 2020.
Police locate at-risk Fremont man who walked away from care facility
Abdul Samad, 69, was last seen at 10 a.m. Friday, walking away from a care home on Seneca Park Loop, police said.
Abdul Samad, 69, was last seen at 10 a.m. Friday, walking away from a care home on Seneca Park Loop, police said.
Family-owned brewery starts pop-up food bank for unemployed food-service workers
At Eight Bridges Brewing in Livermore, the now-closed tasting room was put to a new use beginning Friday.
At Eight Bridges Brewing in Livermore, the now-closed tasting room was put to a new use beginning Friday.