Oscar Grant's mother holds annual vigil on 9th anniversary of son's death
The police shooting of Oscar Grant by BART police in 2009 became part of a national debate about police reform and race relations. On the ninth anniversary of his death, Grant's mother, Wanda Johnson held her annual vigil and renewed her call for more to be done on this issue.
The police shooting of Oscar Grant by BART police in 2009 became part of a national debate about police reform and race relations. On the ninth anniversary of his death, Grant's mother, Wanda Johnson held her annual vigil and renewed her call for more to be done on this issue.
California's cannabis freedom comes with rules
California's cannabis law was decades in the making with more and more folks defying the prohibition. Cannabis supporters got what they wished for. Now, they have to navigate through legal and social minefields.
California's cannabis law was decades in the making with more and more folks defying the prohibition. Cannabis supporters got what they wished for. Now, they have to navigate through legal and social minefields.
Plenty of green coming in and going out at Oakland's Harborside marijuana dispensary
It?s ?Green-Day? at Oakland?s Harbor-side. Lots of Green coming in ?. And Lots of Green going out! ?This is like Disneyland, but way better,? said Florida?s Andrew Rojas.
It?s ?Green-Day? at Oakland?s Harbor-side. Lots of Green coming in ?. And Lots of Green going out! ?This is like Disneyland, but way better,? said Florida?s Andrew Rojas.
Berkeley billboard alludes to police staffing shortage crisis
The 'Where's My Berkeley Cop [dot com]' billboard advertises a website that explains the police department's staffing shortage crisis from the police association's perspective.
The 'Where's My Berkeley Cop [dot com]' billboard advertises a website that explains the police department's staffing shortage crisis from the police association's perspective.
Medical marijuana users flock to dispensaries ahead of new pot regulations
The countdown to cannabis legalization is underway in California and Harborside in Oakland is seeing a rush of customers before new regulations go into effect.
The countdown to cannabis legalization is underway in California and Harborside in Oakland is seeing a rush of customers before new regulations go into effect.
Why cannabis dispensaries are seeing a rush of medical card seekers
The cannabis countdown to legalization is underway as the state prepares to allow recreational use on Monday. Dispensaries are already seeing a rush of medical customers before new restrictions go into effect.
The cannabis countdown to legalization is underway as the state prepares to allow recreational use on Monday. Dispensaries are already seeing a rush of medical customers before new restrictions go into effect.
California flu-season dangers
Dr. Larry on why the flu vaccine is part of the problem in keeping us healthy and how this year?s vaccine isn?t particularly effective.
Dr. Larry on why the flu vaccine is part of the problem in keeping us healthy and how this year?s vaccine isn?t particularly effective.
Police seek robbery suspect seen attacking Chevron clerk on video
Berkeley Police Department is asking for help in identifying a robbery suspect seen attacking a Chevron clerk on surveillance video.
Berkeley Police Department is asking for help in identifying a robbery suspect seen attacking a Chevron clerk on surveillance video.
Popular Oakland chef Charlie Hallowell accused of sexual harassment
East Bay chef and restaurant owner Charlie Hallowell has apologized to his co-workers and the East Bay community following multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
East Bay chef and restaurant owner Charlie Hallowell has apologized to his co-workers and the East Bay community following multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
Oakland family braces to tell 7-YO her father, was shot and killed days before Christmas
Dominique Johnson was a father and community activist. He was gunned down in Oakland just days before Christmas. Now family members are bracing to tell his 7-year-old daughter that her father isn't coming back.
Dominique Johnson was a father and community activist. He was gunned down in Oakland just days before Christmas. Now family members are bracing to tell his 7-year-old daughter that her father isn't coming back.
Deputy helps homeless man get ID
Mike Myers is 67-years-old. He's homeless. He's disabled and in pain because of a car crash decades ago. Every day, he's begged for change near the Interstate 580-Highway 238 interchange in Hayward so that he could eat. Police often told him to move along.
Mike Myers is 67-years-old. He's homeless. He's disabled and in pain because of a car crash decades ago. Every day, he's begged for change near the Interstate 580-Highway 238 interchange in Hayward so that he could eat. Police often told him to move along.
Fallen CHP officer's funeral set for Saturday
California Highway Patrol has confirmed a funeral is set for Saturday for Officer Andrew Camilleri, who died in the line of duty on Christmas Eve in a suspected drunk driving accident on I-880.
California Highway Patrol has confirmed a funeral is set for Saturday for Officer Andrew Camilleri, who died in the line of duty on Christmas Eve in a suspected drunk driving accident on I-880.
Berkeley police experiences staffing shortages, more cuts to come
Berkeley's chief of police says officers are leaving the force because of long commutes, a lack of affordable housing and competitive salaries offered elsewhere.
Berkeley's chief of police says officers are leaving the force because of long commutes, a lack of affordable housing and competitive salaries offered elsewhere.
Thirty percent of Oakland school libraries closed, district lays off head librarian
California has the worst student to library ratio in the country. In Oakland, the library situation is exacerbated, as thirty percent of its 80 school libraries are closed. Candice Nguyen reports
California has the worst student to library ratio in the country. In Oakland, the library situation is exacerbated, as thirty percent of its 80 school libraries are closed. Candice Nguyen reports
Emeryville: Trader Vic's employee retires after 57 years
At Trader Vic's in Emeryville, it is getting near last call, for the restaurant's grand lady and longest lasting employee.
At Trader Vic's in Emeryville, it is getting near last call, for the restaurant's grand lady and longest lasting employee.
Oakland's McClymonds High wins football state championship 2nd year in a row
There were a lot of smiles at Oakland's McClymonds High School Monday. The football team won the state championship for the second year in a row last Saturday, going undefeated in the process.
There were a lot of smiles at Oakland's McClymonds High School Monday. The football team won the state championship for the second year in a row last Saturday, going undefeated in the process.
BAY AREA PEOPLE - Season Of Sharing - Joshua Perez
A single father is forced to find a new home not once, but twice...all while dealing with an injury. How the Chronicle's Season Of Sharing Fund helped him finally get settled with his children.
A single father is forced to find a new home not once, but twice...all while dealing with an injury. How the Chronicle's Season Of Sharing Fund helped him finally get settled with his children.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Season Of Sharing - Rosita Watson
Someone referred Rosita Watson to the Season of Sharing Fund years ago, but she never pursued it. And then a few months ago, she found herself in a pretty difficult spot, and the referral turned out to be just what she needed.
Someone referred Rosita Watson to the Season of Sharing Fund years ago, but she never pursued it. And then a few months ago, she found herself in a pretty difficult spot, and the referral turned out to be just what she needed.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Season of Sharing - Hickman Family
The Hickman family lost their home and everything inside it in the North Bay Fires. For days, they weren't sure where they were going to live, until the Season Of Sharing Fund stepped in to help.
The Hickman family lost their home and everything inside it in the North Bay Fires. For days, they weren't sure where they were going to live, until the Season Of Sharing Fund stepped in to help.
BAY AREA PEOPLE Season Of Sharing - Melody Nichols
The story of a young mother whose life was going well, until she started experiencing a mysterious pain in her side. How that pain led her down a rough road and how the Chronicle's Season of Sharing Fund kept her on the right path.
The story of a young mother whose life was going well, until she started experiencing a mysterious pain in her side. How that pain led her down a rough road and how the Chronicle's Season of Sharing Fund kept her on the right path.