Dennis Richmond's legacy lives on through community work
Dennis Richmond made a lasting impact on the community through his work with Ala Costa Centers, a Berkeley-based nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. He often emceed their annual fundraising galas, where his presence and support helped raise vital funds.
Dennis Richmond made a lasting impact on the community through his work with Ala Costa Centers, a Berkeley-based nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. He often emceed their annual fundraising galas, where his presence and support helped raise vital funds.
Remembering Dennis Richmond: Public figures react to passing legendary anchorman
It's a name synonymous with local Bay Area news--Dennis Richmond. As the community grapples with the passing of a legendary anchorman who broke barriers in broadcast journalism, reactions pour in from local and state leaders who share their heartfelt sentiment about his death.
It's a name synonymous with local Bay Area news--Dennis Richmond. As the community grapples with the passing of a legendary anchorman who broke barriers in broadcast journalism, reactions pour in from local and state leaders who share their heartfelt sentiment about his death.
Legendary KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond dies at 81
Legendary KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond, the quintessential newsman of four decades – an anchor still most associated with Channel 2 long after his retirement, died Wednesday at the age of 81.
Legendary KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond, the quintessential newsman of four decades – an anchor still most associated with Channel 2 long after his retirement, died Wednesday at the age of 81.
Ex-teacher sues Oakland Unified School District following student pronoun dispute
The former kindergarten teacher alleges her rights were violated when OUSD fired her for reportedly refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns.
The former kindergarten teacher alleges her rights were violated when OUSD fired her for reportedly refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns.
Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
UC Berkeley professor emeritus killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash
A UC Berkeley professor emeritus was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday.
A UC Berkeley professor emeritus was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday.
Bay Area Urban Debate League empowering public school students
Mya Whitaker, executive director of Bay Area Urban Debate League talks making competitive policy debate available to every public high school student. Ellyana Thorton and Jordan King-Henry are current high school debaters
Mya Whitaker, executive director of Bay Area Urban Debate League talks making competitive policy debate available to every public high school student. Ellyana Thorton and Jordan King-Henry are current high school debaters
Ayesha Curry's Sweet July store in Oakland to close
Four years after Ayesha Curry opened her flagship lifestyle retail store in Oakland, Sweet July announced it will close its doors next week for safety reasons.
Four years after Ayesha Curry opened her flagship lifestyle retail store in Oakland, Sweet July announced it will close its doors next week for safety reasons.
One person found dead in Oakland warehouse fire, another dies in Berkeley house fire
Firefighters in the East Bay were busy on Monday, battling flames that killed one person in an Oakland warehouse and injured four others in a nearby Berkeley fire.
Firefighters in the East Bay were busy on Monday, battling flames that killed one person in an Oakland warehouse and injured four others in a nearby Berkeley fire.
Deadly early-morning shooting near Oakland Coliseum
A person died on Sunday following an early-morning shooting near the Oakland Coliseum, police said.
A person died on Sunday following an early-morning shooting near the Oakland Coliseum, police said.
4 injured in Berkeley house fire
Four people were injured on Monday in a Berkeley house fire, firefighters said.
Four people were injured on Monday in a Berkeley house fire, firefighters said.
Two former Lincoln University football stars sign in UFL
Amir Riep and Marquise Greenwood signed professional football contracts with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The Oaks have had seven players sign pro contracts since 2020.
Amir Riep and Marquise Greenwood signed professional football contracts with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The Oaks have had seven players sign pro contracts since 2020.
Oakland Educator On a Mission to Take Students on Life-Changing College Tour
A local educator is on a mission to open doors for a group of Black high school students with a summer tour to three historically Black colleges & universities, also known as HBCUs. He hopes to provide them with a firsthand look at these historic institutions, and he's calling on the community to help make this transformative experience a reality.
A local educator is on a mission to open doors for a group of Black high school students with a summer tour to three historically Black colleges & universities, also known as HBCUs. He hopes to provide them with a firsthand look at these historic institutions, and he's calling on the community to help make this transformative experience a reality.
This Oakland teacher wants to empower students by exposing them to the HBCU experience
For some of the students planning on attending the HBCU exposure experience, it would be their first time outside California, on a plane, visiting a college, or even perhaps wearing a suit.
For some of the students planning on attending the HBCU exposure experience, it would be their first time outside California, on a plane, visiting a college, or even perhaps wearing a suit.
Two former Lincoln University football stars sign in UFL
Amir Riep and Marquise Greenwood signed professional football contracts with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The Oaks have had seven players sign pro contracts since 2020.
Amir Riep and Marquise Greenwood signed professional football contracts with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The Oaks have had seven players sign pro contracts since 2020.
Illegal gambling den busted in Oakland
In Oakland, police officers busted an illegal gambling den on Friday, recovering illicit goods, including guns and narcotics, authorities said.
In Oakland, police officers busted an illegal gambling den on Friday, recovering illicit goods, including guns and narcotics, authorities said.
City of Oakland laying off around 100 workers amid $129M+ deficit
Nearly 100 city workers will either be bumped or laid off as the City of Oakland works to close a multimillion-dollar deficit in its budget.
Nearly 100 city workers will either be bumped or laid off as the City of Oakland works to close a multimillion-dollar deficit in its budget.
Oakland's Waterfront Hotel closing Friday after 35 years in Jack London Square
The Waterfront Hotel opened in 1990 as part of the Port of Oakland’s $100 million development plan to revitalize Jack London Square.
The Waterfront Hotel opened in 1990 as part of the Port of Oakland’s $100 million development plan to revitalize Jack London Square.
Too Short posts tearful video after killing of his brother in Oakland
Rap legend Too Short posted a tearful video on social media mourning the death of his older brother, who was killed in East Oakland during a botched robbery.
Rap legend Too Short posted a tearful video on social media mourning the death of his older brother, who was killed in East Oakland during a botched robbery.
OPD arrest 11- and 13-year-olds in connection with scooter theft, death of father
Oakland police arrested an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old in connection with a scooter robbery that led to the deadly shooting of a father the day after Christmas.
Oakland police arrested an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old in connection with a scooter robbery that led to the deadly shooting of a father the day after Christmas.