Santa Rita Jail to get $270M for maintenance and repairs over critics' objections
Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail is set to undergo a nearly $270 million maintenance and repair transformation thanks to a decision by the county Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting.
Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail is set to undergo a nearly $270 million maintenance and repair transformation thanks to a decision by the county Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting.
Federal judge orders Berkeley to temporarily halt encampment removal
A Berkeley homeless encampment is being called a public health hazard. So on Wednesday morning, police and city workers took it down. But hours later, a federal judge stepped in and put a stop to the removal.
A Berkeley homeless encampment is being called a public health hazard. So on Wednesday morning, police and city workers took it down. But hours later, a federal judge stepped in and put a stop to the removal.
'Bring Miguel home' rally calls for return of Livermore father arrested by ICE
A large crowd gathered in downtown Livermore Wednesday night to voice support for Miguel Lopez. The father of three is being held by ICE following his detention at an immigration hearing in San Francisco.
A large crowd gathered in downtown Livermore Wednesday night to voice support for Miguel Lopez. The father of three is being held by ICE following his detention at an immigration hearing in San Francisco.
CHP, BART and Oakland police walk through Chinatown to meet merchants
CHP, BART and Oakland police took part in a Chinatown walk to meet merchants and community members.
CHP, BART and Oakland police took part in a Chinatown walk to meet merchants and community members.
Loaded rifle recovered and 14-year-old arrested, after stolen vehicle crash on I-80: CHP
The California Highway Patrol announced the arrest of a 14-year-old who investigators said was in a stolen car and in possession of a loaded AK-style rifle on Interstate 80 in the East Bay.
The California Highway Patrol announced the arrest of a 14-year-old who investigators said was in a stolen car and in possession of a loaded AK-style rifle on Interstate 80 in the East Bay.
Deadly motorcycle crash, big rig fire on I-580 in Livermore
A deadly motorcycle crash and subsequent big rig fire shut down eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore early Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
A deadly motorcycle crash and subsequent big rig fire shut down eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore early Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Rick & Ann's Restaurant, beloved East Bay institution, announces it's closing after 36 years
A beloved East Bay restaurant that has served up comfort food and provided a warm and inviting family atmosphere, announces it is closing its doors after 36 years.
A beloved East Bay restaurant that has served up comfort food and provided a warm and inviting family atmosphere, announces it is closing its doors after 36 years.
18-year-old charged in Oakland chase that killed math teacher insists car wasn't stolen: attorney
The attorney of an 18-year-old charged with felony vehicular manslaughter after the CHP pursued him and which led to the death of an innocent Castlemont High School teacher in Oakland told KTVU a different version of events ahead of his Monday court hearing.
The attorney of an 18-year-old charged with felony vehicular manslaughter after the CHP pursued him and which led to the death of an innocent Castlemont High School teacher in Oakland told KTVU a different version of events ahead of his Monday court hearing.
PTA apologizes after racial slur makes its way into Oakland elementary school yearbook
Parents at an Oakland elementary school made a shocking discovery in their children's yearbook this year: a racial slur from a 1940's newspaper article.
Parents at an Oakland elementary school made a shocking discovery in their children's yearbook this year: a racial slur from a 1940's newspaper article.
Three-alarm brush fire scorches Oakland Hills
A brush fire scorched a hillside in Oakland on Saturday night, prompting a large, multi-agency response as officials gathered to combat the blaze.
A brush fire scorched a hillside in Oakland on Saturday night, prompting a large, multi-agency response as officials gathered to combat the blaze.
Tributes pour in for 'Dr. Boomer,' Castlemont math teacher killed in Oakland chase
On the day that he was killed – caught up as an innocent bystander in a CHP pursuit – Castlemont High School math teacher Marvin Boomer was dressed in a plaid jacket and tie.
On the day that he was killed – caught up as an innocent bystander in a CHP pursuit – Castlemont High School math teacher Marvin Boomer was dressed in a plaid jacket and tie.
Oakland Unified approves interim superintendent
A new interim superintendent has been chosen for Oakland schools, the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education confirmed to KTVU.
A new interim superintendent has been chosen for Oakland schools, the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education confirmed to KTVU.
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii talks history-making election, pride and more
Calling the role "the best job I've ever had", Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii says she sees the job of being the first Asian American in the role as a big responsibility.
Calling the role "the best job I've ever had", Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii says she sees the job of being the first Asian American in the role as a big responsibility.
18-year-old makes 1st court appearance after Castlemont High teacher killed in Oakland chase
The 18-year-old charged with the death of a Castlemont High School teacher during a pursuit through Oakland streets made his first court appearance on Friday in Alameda County Superior Court.
The 18-year-old charged with the death of a Castlemont High School teacher during a pursuit through Oakland streets made his first court appearance on Friday in Alameda County Superior Court.
Copacabana Supper Club debuts at newly reopened Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland
The Copacabana Supper Club, an Oakland-produced immersive theatrical event, is debuting at the newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in downtown Oakland.
The Copacabana Supper Club, an Oakland-produced immersive theatrical event, is debuting at the newly renovated Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in downtown Oakland.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson's first 100 days in office
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson has only been in office for 100 days.
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson has only been in office for 100 days.
Vigil held for Oakland Castlemont High math teacher killed following CHP pursuit
Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.
Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.
Oakland Castlemont High teacher ID'd as innocent bystander killed after CHP chase
The innocent pedestrian bystander killed during Wednesday's California Highway Patrol chase of a suspect vehicle in Oakland has been identified as a Castlemont High School teacher.
The innocent pedestrian bystander killed during Wednesday's California Highway Patrol chase of a suspect vehicle in Oakland has been identified as a Castlemont High School teacher.
AI supercomputer coming to the Bay Area
The U.S. Department of Energy, in partnership with Dell and NVIDIA, plans to build a new flagship supercomputer at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
The U.S. Department of Energy, in partnership with Dell and NVIDIA, plans to build a new flagship supercomputer at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Proceeds from W. Kamau Bell's comedy show supporting local arts
Bell is supporting more than a dozen local arts organizations impacted by the cancellation of national grants earlier this month by offering a run of stand-up comedy shows and donating the proceeds.
Bell is supporting more than a dozen local arts organizations impacted by the cancellation of national grants earlier this month by offering a run of stand-up comedy shows and donating the proceeds.