7th Annual Black History Oratorical Festival crowns winners in Berkeley
Students from the Berkeley Unified School District dove into the history of the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday at the seventh annual Black History Oratorical Festival in Berkeley.
Students from the Berkeley Unified School District dove into the history of the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday at the seventh annual Black History Oratorical Festival in Berkeley.
Shuttered horse track at Alameda County Fairgrounds hopes for revival
The racetrack at the Alameda County Fairgrounds has closed, marking the end of at least five generations of horse racing in Pleasanton.
The racetrack at the Alameda County Fairgrounds has closed, marking the end of at least five generations of horse racing in Pleasanton.
Hayward driver charged in fatal crash allegedly closed eyes while speeding
A driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a preschool teaching assistant in Hayward allegedly closed his eyes while speeding with the intent to harm himself, authorities said. Instead, he claimed the life of the 26-year-old.
A driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of a preschool teaching assistant in Hayward allegedly closed his eyes while speeding with the intent to harm himself, authorities said. Instead, he claimed the life of the 26-year-old.
Police return stolen specialized chair to disabled Oakland teen
A 17-year-old Oakland boy with muscular dystrophy, who has been stuck inside his home for a week after his specialized chair was stolen from his front yard, will finally be able to leave the house.
A 17-year-old Oakland boy with muscular dystrophy, who has been stuck inside his home for a week after his specialized chair was stolen from his front yard, will finally be able to leave the house.
Major League Cricket bringing world's best players to Oakland Coliseum
Professional cricket is coming to the Oakland Coliseum this June, Bay Area politicians and cricket officials announced on Wednesday, as part of a revitalization of the stadium many had said was "left for dead."
Professional cricket is coming to the Oakland Coliseum this June, Bay Area politicians and cricket officials announced on Wednesday, as part of a revitalization of the stadium many had said was "left for dead."
Boats catch on fire at Alameda marina
A fire broke out at the Alameda marina early Wednesday morning, much of which was caught on a viewer's cell phone.
A fire broke out at the Alameda marina early Wednesday morning, much of which was caught on a viewer's cell phone.
Woman hurt in Oakland crash says officers should not chase traffic violators
A woman who was injured by an alleged drunk driver in East Oakland minutes after a California Highway Patrol pursuit had ended, said law enforcement should not be chasing traffic violators.
A woman who was injured by an alleged drunk driver in East Oakland minutes after a California Highway Patrol pursuit had ended, said law enforcement should not be chasing traffic violators.
Driver plows car into Alameda's The UPS Store, taken to hospital
A driver having a medical emergency plowed their car into The UPS Store in Alameda on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
A driver having a medical emergency plowed their car into The UPS Store in Alameda on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Alameda County Fairgrounds closing its stables
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is set to close its stables and horse training facility after midnight on Tuesday.
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is set to close its stables and horse training facility after midnight on Tuesday.
Oakland mom seeks help after her disabled son’s specialized chair was stolen
The mother of a teenage boy, with muscular dystrophy, said her son hasn’t been able to leave their Oakland home for almost a week since a specialized chair, critical to his mobility, was stolen from their front yard.
The mother of a teenage boy, with muscular dystrophy, said her son hasn’t been able to leave their Oakland home for almost a week since a specialized chair, critical to his mobility, was stolen from their front yard.
Oakland teen charged in killing of 15-year-old during alleged robbery
A 15-year-old boy fatally shot during an alleged robbery in East Oakland while on his way to soccer practice did not know his alleged killer, authorities said.
A 15-year-old boy fatally shot during an alleged robbery in East Oakland while on his way to soccer practice did not know his alleged killer, authorities said.
Oakland Marathon draws a record 10,000 runners
The marathon came off without a hitch: a record ten thousand strong, a color wheel of humanity, from here, near, far and wide.
The marathon came off without a hitch: a record ten thousand strong, a color wheel of humanity, from here, near, far and wide.
12-year-old Oakland girl is rising in the sport of boxing
Teresa Contreras is undefeated in the ring and the #1 boxer in the 106 weight class
Teresa Contreras is undefeated in the ring and the #1 boxer in the 106 weight class
Racist graffiti discovered at San Leandro elementary school
Authorities are investigating an act of vandalism that occurred on Friday at a San Leandro elementary school and in the neighborhood.
Authorities are investigating an act of vandalism that occurred on Friday at a San Leandro elementary school and in the neighborhood.
Oakland recording studio owner creates safe place for female and LGBTQ+ artists
Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.
Studio X Recording, founded in 2021 by Karina Flonnoy, is a female-owned space focused on uplifting women and LGBTQ+ artists by providing a safe and supportive environment to develop their craft.
Burglars ram gas station in Oakland's Rockridge to steal safe
Surveillance video shows burglars repeatedly backing a Lexus SUV into a Shell gas station in Oakland's Rockridge District before dawn Friday.
Surveillance video shows burglars repeatedly backing a Lexus SUV into a Shell gas station in Oakland's Rockridge District before dawn Friday.
UC unions plan statewide strike in response to "unfair labor practices"
Two unions representing almost 60,000 University of California workers called upon their members to strike on April 1.
Two unions representing almost 60,000 University of California workers called upon their members to strike on April 1.
Oakland driver flees CHP, later crashes into car with kids inside
Police are investigating a crash in Oakland that seriously injured two children and an adult after the driver earlier took off from California Highway Patrol officers.
Police are investigating a crash in Oakland that seriously injured two children and an adult after the driver earlier took off from California Highway Patrol officers.
16-year-old arrested in killing of Oakland student during attempted robbery
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in the killing of an Oakland student during an attempted robbery.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in the killing of an Oakland student during an attempted robbery.
Days left until Newark Macy's store closes doors for good
A slow stream of loyal Macy's customers made their way inside the store at NewPark Mall on Thursday to see what deals could be had days before the retail giant closed the door permanently.
A slow stream of loyal Macy's customers made their way inside the store at NewPark Mall on Thursday to see what deals could be had days before the retail giant closed the door permanently.