Uncertain future for San Leandro preschool

Parents and teachers of Broadmoor Preschool in San Leandro recently learned that discussions were previously held that involved moving the school from the location after three decades.

Berkeleyside is expanding to Oakland
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The hyper-local news site, Berkeleyside is expanding thanks to 3 million dollars in grant money from Google

Oakland Mayor Schaaf opposes tax break for large cannabis businesses

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf says a tax break city council is poised to give large cannabis businesses is a "reckless giveaway."

Blue Bottle Coffee plans to go zero waste by end of 2020

Blue Bottle will start a pilot program in the U.S. where they will discontinue single-use to-go cups in an effort to reduce waste.

Former UC Berkeley football player accused of attacking police officer

A former linebacker for the University of California was arrested for attacking a police officer early Sunday morning after asking to drive the patrol car. 

Fremont cracking down on out of control open house signs

Between October 2018 and October 2019, the city issued $32,000 in fines to realtors and seized some signs until the debt was paid.  

Former Oakland Coliseum exec spends without authorization: report

The Bay Area News Group reported on Sunday that Scott Mckibben authorized a $25,000 payment to the son of former state Sen. Don Perata and he did not explain what work Nick Perata did for the Coliseum Authority. 

First female pastor installed at 100-year-old Oakland church

Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Thompson grew up in Oakland, and was raised in a single-parent home where she said her mother laid the foundation that would become her own personal relationship with God.

Hayward police investigate second fatal shooting in 24 hours

The discovery comes less than eight hours after a shooting victim was pronounced dead at 4:45 p.m. in the area of Amador Way and Yolo Street.

Snow day held Sunday in Berkeley
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About 2,000 people came out to Shattuck Ave for the winter fun.

Female pastor makes history in Oakland
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Reverend Doctor Jacqueline Thompson was officially installed as Senior Pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church on Sunday.

Hayward police investigating two homicides within 24-hour period
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The first victim was found near Amador Way and Yolo Street. The second victim was discovered on the 2700 block of Belvedere Court.

Shattuck Avenue reconfiguration to take place later this month

Starting on the week of Dec. 16, northbound drivers on Shattuck will stay on the same stretch of road as southbound drivers on the section between Center Street and University Avenue rather than the current route veering right of that stretch.

Hayward church partners with non-profit for 'Tiny Homes' project

Residents who participate in HomeAid Northern California's 18-month "Tiny Homes" program will be able to use the rent they have paid to the First Presbyterian Church toward a deposit on a permanent housing solution.

Tree falls into home in Montclair district of Oakland

Firefighters responded to the 5900 block of Alhambra Way at about 3 p.m. to find the tree having smashed through a pool/tub room of the house. Rain was especially heavy at the time, said Battalion Chief James Bowron.