Housing the homeless at Oakland hotels to slow the spread of COVID-19
Two hotels in East Oakland have now opened their doors to house the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis.
Two hotels in East Oakland have now opened their doors to house the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis.
AC Transit to modify its schedule beginning Tuesday
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District announced on Monday that it will modify its service beginning on Tuesday in the wake of declining ridership because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District announced on Monday that it will modify its service beginning on Tuesday in the wake of declining ridership because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Walnut Creek restaurant raising money for first responders
So far, Sunrise Bistro workers have delivered dozens of meals to the ER at Kaiser in Walnut Creek. Over the weekend, they dropped off 80 free breakfasts at Highland Hospital in Oakland.
So far, Sunrise Bistro workers have delivered dozens of meals to the ER at Kaiser in Walnut Creek. Over the weekend, they dropped off 80 free breakfasts at Highland Hospital in Oakland.
Second trial for Ghost Ship defendant Derick Almena delayed over COVID-19 crisis
A retrial in the deadly Ghost Ship fire for defendant Derick Almena is delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
A retrial in the deadly Ghost Ship fire for defendant Derick Almena is delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Oakland woman dies of coronavirus within days
Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.
Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.
Tilden Park hiker rescued after medical emergency
The call about the hiker on the Seaview Trail in Tilden Regional Park above Berkeley came in about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, a park district dispatcher said.
The call about the hiker on the Seaview Trail in Tilden Regional Park above Berkeley came in about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, a park district dispatcher said.
Alameda County Superior Court announces enhanced remote services in response to COVID-19
On Friday, the court tested a video arraignment calendar in Department 105 at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
On Friday, the court tested a video arraignment calendar in Department 105 at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse in Oakland.
Fremont tennis coach arrested
Police say the coach is suspected of lewd acts with a teenager.
Police say the coach is suspected of lewd acts with a teenager.
Hayward modifies COVID-19 testing criteria
This is all in an effort to only test those who appear to be the in the most serious condition.
This is all in an effort to only test those who appear to be the in the most serious condition.
Livermore Parks and Rec District declares state of emergency
The board ratified the declaration at a special meeting Wednesday in response to the Alameda County Public Health Department confirming evidence of community transmission in the county.
The board ratified the declaration at a special meeting Wednesday in response to the Alameda County Public Health Department confirming evidence of community transmission in the county.
Fremont tennis coach arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with teen
Sayed Kaleemuddin Amir, 26, of Hayward, was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon and booked into Santa Rita Jail, according to a release from Fremont police.
Sayed Kaleemuddin Amir, 26, of Hayward, was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon and booked into Santa Rita Jail, according to a release from Fremont police.
Piedmont closes Hampton Park because gatherings violated shelter-in-place
The closure at the park, also known as Piedmont Sports Field, went into effect on Thursday and will continue until further notice.
The closure at the park, also known as Piedmont Sports Field, went into effect on Thursday and will continue until further notice.
Sheriff asks for $85M for Santa Rita Jail, critics say it looks like a 'money grab'
And while critics have long been calling for these reforms, many are now questioning the dollar amount and the timing of such a request.
And while critics have long been calling for these reforms, many are now questioning the dollar amount and the timing of such a request.
Hayward tightens criteria for free COVID-19 testing
Previously, the city had relaxed screening criteria for the tests, which began on Monday, so people who weren't visibly sick but had known COVID-19 risk factors, were over the age of 65, pregnant or recently pregnant or homeless could be tested.
Previously, the city had relaxed screening criteria for the tests, which began on Monday, so people who weren't visibly sick but had known COVID-19 risk factors, were over the age of 65, pregnant or recently pregnant or homeless could be tested.
Berkeley asks public for personal protective equipment donations
The list of items includes N-95 masks (expired masks accepted), isolation or surgical masks and gowns, gloves, all sizes of anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and sprays (bleach and peroxides), face shields, shoe covers, goggles or other eye protection, and Tyvek coveralls.
The list of items includes N-95 masks (expired masks accepted), isolation or surgical masks and gowns, gloves, all sizes of anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and sprays (bleach and peroxides), face shields, shoe covers, goggles or other eye protection, and Tyvek coveralls.
Fremont enacts eviction moratorium, other emergency measures
A moratorium on evictions and other emergency resolutions in response to the novel coronavirus emergency were approved Friday at a special meeting of the Fremont City Council.
A moratorium on evictions and other emergency resolutions in response to the novel coronavirus emergency were approved Friday at a special meeting of the Fremont City Council.
Oakland City Council approves eviction moratorium
The Oakland City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting on Friday to approve an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions, rent increases and late fees during the novel coronavirus epidemic.
The Oakland City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting on Friday to approve an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on residential and commercial evictions, rent increases and late fees during the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Time magazine honors Bay Area man for humanitarian efforts and promoting kindness
In its latest issue published Thursday, Time magazine is recognizing 27 individuals for their work in what it describes as "bridging the divide across the United States.
In its latest issue published Thursday, Time magazine is recognizing 27 individuals for their work in what it describes as "bridging the divide across the United States.
Oakland emergency rooms busy as coronavirus cases could spike
Emergency room doctors and nurses in Oakland are under increasing pressure and preparing for a surge of coronavirus patients.
Emergency room doctors and nurses in Oakland are under increasing pressure and preparing for a surge of coronavirus patients.
Fremont restaurant serving up free meals to first responders
Some businesses and individuals are stepping up to help first responders and healthcare workers dealing with the pandemic. On Thursday night, Spin-A-Yarn Restaurant in Fremont provided 40 free meals to police officers.
Some businesses and individuals are stepping up to help first responders and healthcare workers dealing with the pandemic. On Thursday night, Spin-A-Yarn Restaurant in Fremont provided 40 free meals to police officers.