New sculpture at Port of Oakland honors merchant mariners

New sculpture at Port of Oakland honors merchant mariners

The sculpture, called "Sea Remembrance," is a large metal figure standing near the center's steps. 

The sculpture, called "Sea Remembrance," is a large metal figure standing near the center's steps. 

Arrests made after Union City boys, 11 and 14, shot to death

Arrests made after Union City boys, 11 and 14, shot to death

Two boys, identified as Sean Withington, 14, and Kevin Hernandez, 11, were killed inside a van in the Searles Elementary School's parking lot on Nov. 23, 2019.

Two boys, identified as Sean Withington, 14, and Kevin Hernandez, 11, were killed inside a van in the Searles Elementary School's parking lot on Nov. 23, 2019.

Police watchdogs complain OPD, sheriff too 'militarized' 

Police watchdogs complain OPD, sheriff too 'militarized' 

Many law enforcement agencies say nothing surpasses the vehicle for protecting officers - and the public- amid gunfire. But watchdog groups say Oakland's criteria for deploying the Bearcat is murky.

Many law enforcement agencies say nothing surpasses the vehicle for protecting officers - and the public- amid gunfire. But watchdog groups say Oakland's criteria for deploying the Bearcat is murky.

Moms 4 Housing, supporters who were arrested won’t be charged; deputies' tactics under fire

Moms 4 Housing, supporters who were arrested won’t be charged; deputies' tactics under fire

Sheriff's deputies came under fire for their tactics during the much-publicized Moms 4 Housing eviction in Oakland. Now Oakland is moving toward a new policy for police use of equipment such as tear gas, battering rams and sniper rifles.

Sheriff's deputies came under fire for their tactics during the much-publicized Moms 4 Housing eviction in Oakland. Now Oakland is moving toward a new policy for police use of equipment such as tear gas, battering rams and sniper rifles.

77-year-old woman missing from North Berkeley

77-year-old woman missing from North Berkeley

A 77-year-old North Carolina woman is missing from Berkeley and police are asking for help finding her, police said Thursday. 

A 77-year-old North Carolina woman is missing from Berkeley and police are asking for help finding her, police said Thursday. 

Suspect in Nia Wilson murder trial thrown out of court for hurling obscenities at prosecutor

Suspect in Nia Wilson murder trial thrown out of court for hurling obscenities at prosecutor

The defendant's attorney was able to convince him to come to court, but when Cowell took the stand he refused to answer questions during cross-examination and hurled expletives at the prosecutor. 

The defendant's attorney was able to convince him to come to court, but when Cowell took the stand he refused to answer questions during cross-examination and hurled expletives at the prosecutor. 

Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit from Vacaville to Berkeley

Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit from Vacaville to Berkeley

A suspect was found and arrested with the help of a California Highway Patrol helicopter after a pursuit from Vacaville to Berkeley on Wednesday, according to the CHP.

A suspect was found and arrested with the help of a California Highway Patrol helicopter after a pursuit from Vacaville to Berkeley on Wednesday, according to the CHP.

Castro Valley tiny home community opens in parking lot of First Presbyterian Church of Hayward

Castro Valley tiny home community opens in parking lot of First Presbyterian Church of Hayward

The First Presbyterian Church of Hayward set aside the land, local leaders worked to adjust the zoning laws, the non-profit group, Home-Aid, Northern California and local builders and contractors worked together to make the program happen. 

The First Presbyterian Church of Hayward set aside the land, local leaders worked to adjust the zoning laws, the non-profit group, Home-Aid, Northern California and local builders and contractors worked together to make the program happen. 

Oakland public schools discussing $21M in budget cuts

Oakland public schools discussing $21M in budget cuts

When it comes to kids and schools, budget cuts aren’t a popular discussion, but it’s become a necessary one Wednesday night for Oakland Unified School District. 

When it comes to kids and schools, budget cuts aren’t a popular discussion, but it’s become a necessary one Wednesday night for Oakland Unified School District. 

Oakland tenants refuse to pay rent, hope to buy property from owner

Oakland tenants refuse to pay rent, hope to buy property from owner

The tenants say they're frustrated with ignored and repeated requests for repairs, and with increases in the cost of their rent. 

The tenants say they're frustrated with ignored and repeated requests for repairs, and with increases in the cost of their rent. 

Bus-only lane idea on Bay Bridge presented

Bus-only lane idea on Bay Bridge presented

MTC staff will present the initial design and traffic assessment of a bus lane on the Bay Bridge, which they say will move more people in fewer cars, saving time on traveling and accommodating the growing need for long distance commuters.

MTC staff will present the initial design and traffic assessment of a bus lane on the Bay Bridge, which they say will move more people in fewer cars, saving time on traveling and accommodating the growing need for long distance commuters.