Oakland police oversight board wants stricter rules on militarized equipment

Oakland police oversight board wants stricter rules on militarized equipment

An analysis conducted by 2 Investigates shows that police deploy the tank-like Bearcat about seven times a month - or nearly twice a week - in predominantly East Oakland neighborhoods, and rarely in the affluent hills. 

An analysis conducted by 2 Investigates shows that police deploy the tank-like Bearcat about seven times a month - or nearly twice a week - in predominantly East Oakland neighborhoods, and rarely in the affluent hills. 

Oakland students part of Martin Luther King HBO documentary

Oakland students part of Martin Luther King HBO documentary

“We Are The Dream” will debut on HBO Feb. 18. The film will become available online for free at a later date yet to be announced. 

“We Are The Dream” will debut on HBO Feb. 18. The film will become available online for free at a later date yet to be announced. 

Timeline: BART to Silicon Valley project

Timeline: BART to Silicon Valley project

Right now, the end of the BART line is in the East Bay. But in 2030, commuters should be able to continue on BART and VTA from Warm Springs in Fremont, all the way to Santa Clara.

Right now, the end of the BART line is in the East Bay. But in 2030, commuters should be able to continue on BART and VTA from Warm Springs in Fremont, all the way to Santa Clara.

Man washing his car robbed at gunpoint in Oakland's Dimond district

Man washing his car robbed at gunpoint in Oakland's Dimond district

Surveillance video taken Monday about 1:30 p.m. shows two men walking up to a man on Damuth Street, and putting a gun to a head while he was inside his car, cleaning it.

Surveillance video taken Monday about 1:30 p.m. shows two men walking up to a man on Damuth Street, and putting a gun to a head while he was inside his car, cleaning it.

Defendant in Nia Wilson murder case gives bizarre testimony claiming sisters were 'aliens'

Defendant in Nia Wilson murder case gives bizarre testimony claiming sisters were 'aliens'

The defense called John Cowell to the stand on Tuesday in his own murder trial stemming from the 2018 stabbing death of Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland.

The defense called John Cowell to the stand on Tuesday in his own murder trial stemming from the 2018 stabbing death of Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland.

Alameda man cashes out 401k pay for dog's life-saving surgery

Alameda man cashes out 401k pay for dog's life-saving surgery

An Alameda man has gone to great lengths to save his dog's life, even cashing out his 401k to pay for medical expenses. 

An Alameda man has gone to great lengths to save his dog's life, even cashing out his 401k to pay for medical expenses. 

John Cowell, accused killer in Nia Wilson case, testifies in his own murder trial

John Cowell, accused killer in Nia Wilson case, testifies in his own murder trial

The defense called John Cowell to the stand on Tuesday in his own murder trial stemming from the 2018 stabbing death of Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland.

The defense called John Cowell to the stand on Tuesday in his own murder trial stemming from the 2018 stabbing death of Nia Wilson at the MacArthur BART station in Oakland.

Housing doesn't belong at People's Park, some activists say

Housing doesn't belong at People's Park, some activists say

UC Berkeley says it is committed to building housing for students and the low income at People’s Park and four other sites it owns. But advocates for the park say that is not the place to build housing and rallied at an open house held on campus by the university officials.

UC Berkeley says it is committed to building housing for students and the low income at People’s Park and four other sites it owns. But advocates for the park say that is not the place to build housing and rallied at an open house held on campus by the university officials.

Berkeley High students walk out of class, rally against sexual violence

Berkeley High students walk out of class, rally against sexual violence

This protest follows a lawsuit the district says it received Friday about an incident that allegedly took place on campus last year. Both students and parents say it’s something the administration isn’t doing enough to stop. 

This protest follows a lawsuit the district says it received Friday about an incident that allegedly took place on campus last year. Both students and parents say it’s something the administration isn’t doing enough to stop. 

Fremont police arrest man accused of backing into patrol car with stolen vehicle

Fremont police arrest man accused of backing into patrol car with stolen vehicle

A 40-year-old man was arrested late Sunday night in Fremont after allegedly backing into a police vehicle while attempting to flee from officers, police said.

A 40-year-old man was arrested late Sunday night in Fremont after allegedly backing into a police vehicle while attempting to flee from officers, police said.

Man dies in Oakland fire; home open to those with nowhere to go

Man dies in Oakland fire; home open to those with nowhere to go

The home was under construction and there was a large piece of plastic leaning up against a heater, neighbors said.

The home was under construction and there was a large piece of plastic leaning up against a heater, neighbors said.

Berkeley High students plan protest over perceived 'rape culture'

Berkeley High students plan protest over perceived 'rape culture'

Recently, Berkeleyside reported that graffiti was found on a school bathroom stall door that listed names of  “Boys to watch out for," labeling some as “rapists.”

Recently, Berkeleyside reported that graffiti was found on a school bathroom stall door that listed names of  “Boys to watch out for," labeling some as “rapists.”

24-year-old Oakland man killed in two-vehicle accident

24-year-old Oakland man killed in two-vehicle accident

Police were called shortly before 9:30 p.m. to the collision scene at intersection of Hegenberger and Hamilton Street.

Police were called shortly before 9:30 p.m. to the collision scene at intersection of Hegenberger and Hamilton Street.

Man charged with vehicular manslaughter in Alameda collision that killed pedestrian

Man charged with vehicular manslaughter in Alameda collision that killed pedestrian

Justin Benton, 38, was charged and arraigned on Tuesday for the crash in the 3000 block of Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway at about 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 that killed 34-year-old Wansiri Panyapong.

Justin Benton, 38, was charged and arraigned on Tuesday for the crash in the 3000 block of Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway at about 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 that killed 34-year-old Wansiri Panyapong.