Artists working to live and work in safer spaces in Oakland after Ghost Ship
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Nearly one year after the Ghost Ship tragedy, people in Oakland continue to face the threat of displacement for living in unpermitted commercial spaces, but work is being done to prevent that.

Questions remain over OPD, ICE raid involvement, hearing back on next month's agenda
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Dozens of people speaking out at Oakland's public safety committee meeting wanted to know if police violated the city's Sanctuary City policy in August by aiding an ICE raid where they helped direct traffic. A hearing on the topic was dropped from the city's agenda but has been rescheduled December 5.

Tesla is 'hotbed for racist behavior,' lawsuit alleges
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Tesla Inc.?s production floor is a "hotbed for racist behavior," an African-American employee claimed in a lawsuit in which he? is seeking that the Fremont car maker?implement?policies to prevent and correct harassment.

2 Investigates Oakland?s Ghost Ship Promises
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In the weeks and months after the Ghost Ship, Oakland city officials vowed to address key problems exposed by the deadly fire. These were problems regarding a lack of communication between departments, dangerously low staffing levels and flawed inspection protocols

Oakland: City opens winter shelters for homeless
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The city of Oakland is opening winter shelters starting today to address the needs of homeless people in the upcoming cold weather months.

Thanksgiving dessert ideas
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Bay Area caterer Hugh Groman gives us tips for holiday desserts

BAY AREA PEOPLE Sentinels of Freedom
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The Sentinels of Freedom Foundation is based in San Ramon and is dedicated to helping injured veterans transition back into civilian life.

BAY AREA PEOPLE United States Volunteers
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For the members of the United States Volunteers there is no more honorable way to serve than to make sure veterans who have passed on get a much deserved final tribute.

BAY AREA PEOPLE The Camouflage Closet
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"The Camouflage Closet" is a veteran led film about the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender members of the military.

SAN LORENZO: Family desperate in search for man missing 19 days
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A San Lorenzo family desperate to find their son, Jann Derrick, says the 19- year-old has been missing for weeks and fear he's being held against his will.

Facebook attempts to combat revenge porn, but needs users' nude photos
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Facebook is looking to combat the growing market of revenge porn. The social media giant is allowing its users to send in naked photos so they can then block those photos from being uploaded by someone else.

Firearms recovered after Oakland police chase; 3 arrested, suspect in critical
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A police chase through Oakland highways and city streets ended in a crash involving multiple vehicles, sending at least one person to the hospital in critical condition.

UC Berkeley students fight fake news, take on bots
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Two UC Berkeley students say their concern over divisive, political propaganda on social media has motivated them to create a way to help users identify Twitter accounts run by automated programs or bots.

Exclusive jailhouse interview: Ghost Ship's Derick Almena says others should share in the blame
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Derick Almena gets it. He gets why he?s behind bars at Santa Rita Jail, effectively in solitary confinement, on 36 charges of involuntary manslaughter, one count for each of the lives lost in the Ghost Ship fire nearly one year ago.

Veterans find therapy on an Oakland golf course
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For many military veterans wrestling with psychological problems, there is more to getting therapy in a doctor's office.

Man sentenced to 10 years in prison; FBI cooperated with San Leandro P.D.
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In a joint effort between federal and local law enforcement, a man with an elaborate criminal history was sentenced to 10 years in prison. His latest offense injured an elderly couple, involved a stash house and a rolling gun battle.

Mayor Schaaf delivers Oakland State of the City address at Islamic center
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Mayor Schaaf delivered a 50 minute State of the City speech Thursday at the Islamic Cultural Center in Oakland. But hundreds of city workers protested outside, claiming unsafe working conditions.