Oakland school board ends contract with superintendent as district exits receivership
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday voted behind closed doors to remove longtime Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell. The decision was made despite her being credited with getting the district out of receivership.
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday voted behind closed doors to remove longtime Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell. The decision was made despite her being credited with getting the district out of receivership.
Fremont debate students raise funds for coach stricken with cancer
A group of Fremont debate students have launched a GoFundMe account to raise funds for their beloved teacher, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
A group of Fremont debate students have launched a GoFundMe account to raise funds for their beloved teacher, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
Union City man accused of hate crime and use of deadly weapon against police officers
A Union City man is facing several charges, including felony hate crime and assault with a deadly weapon against officers, following an alleged "violent rampage," the Alameda County District Attorney announced Wednesday.
A Union City man is facing several charges, including felony hate crime and assault with a deadly weapon against officers, following an alleged "violent rampage," the Alameda County District Attorney announced Wednesday.
Oakland congresswoman is on a mission to save BART, mass transit
Oakland Congresswoman Lateefah Simon met with BART officials at Oakland's 19th Street station to see BART stations and other developments for the critical transit agency facing massive deficits and lingering low ridership.
Oakland Congresswoman Lateefah Simon met with BART officials at Oakland's 19th Street station to see BART stations and other developments for the critical transit agency facing massive deficits and lingering low ridership.
Parents file lawsuit in Piedmont Cybertruck crash that killed 3 college students
A grieving family on Wednesday filed a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a deadly Cybertruck crash in Piedmont where three college students died on the day before Thanksgiving.
A grieving family on Wednesday filed a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a deadly Cybertruck crash in Piedmont where three college students died on the day before Thanksgiving.
Forensic scientists ID mutilated animal remains found at Fremont train station; skeptics remain
The decapitated and eviscerated remains of some kind of animal left on a park bench at the Centerville Train Station in Fremont has stumped authorities for the last week, leaving some to wonder whether some sort of satanic cult was involved.
The decapitated and eviscerated remains of some kind of animal left on a park bench at the Centerville Train Station in Fremont has stumped authorities for the last week, leaving some to wonder whether some sort of satanic cult was involved.
Video shows rat dropping from ceiling of Union City high school
A parent shared cell phone video of the incident, showing the small critter walking on the ceiling, then losing its grip and falling to the floor below.
A parent shared cell phone video of the incident, showing the small critter walking on the ceiling, then losing its grip and falling to the floor below.
Security guard on bike killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Oakland
Family and friends are devastated that a beloved member of their East Oakland community was killed by a hit-and-run driver. They described Jerome Jernigan LaDay as hardworking, honest and responsible. His mother, Sharon Jernigan, said he's always taken care of his family. Now, she wants the person who killed him to be brought to justice.
Family and friends are devastated that a beloved member of their East Oakland community was killed by a hit-and-run driver. They described Jerome Jernigan LaDay as hardworking, honest and responsible. His mother, Sharon Jernigan, said he's always taken care of his family. Now, she wants the person who killed him to be brought to justice.
Parents, students at New Haven schools say racism and bias go unchecked
Supt. John Thompson says the district has responded swiftly to claims of racism.
Supt. John Thompson says the district has responded swiftly to claims of racism.
Both drivers killed in Livermore crash
Police in Livermore say two drivers were killed after vehicles they were in collided on Monday morning.
Police in Livermore say two drivers were killed after vehicles they were in collided on Monday morning.
Oakland mayor-elect Barbara Lee lays out plans for public safety, economic growth
Barbara Lee entered the Chamber of Commerce on Monday to applause from her supporters.
Barbara Lee entered the Chamber of Commerce on Monday to applause from her supporters.
High-tech exterior sprinklers can save homes from wildfires
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Former head of Oakland boxing nonprofit to plead guilty to embezzlement charges
The executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association has decided to plead guilty to federal charges of mail fraud and tax evasion, as well as pocketing a large donation from Steph and Ayesha Curry, court documents reveal.
The executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association has decided to plead guilty to federal charges of mail fraud and tax evasion, as well as pocketing a large donation from Steph and Ayesha Curry, court documents reveal.
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' is a box office hit
Bay Area director Ryan Coogler is at the top of the box office.
Bay Area director Ryan Coogler is at the top of the box office.
Loren Taylor congratulates Barbara Lee in Oakland's mayoral race
Voter reactions were mixed, with some praising Lee’s leadership and others expressing disappointment over low turnout and the ranked-choice voting system.
Voter reactions were mixed, with some praising Lee’s leadership and others expressing disappointment over low turnout and the ranked-choice voting system.
No horse racing at Alameda County Fair for 1st time in modern history
There will be no horse racing at the Alameda County Fair this summer – the first time in modern history.
There will be no horse racing at the Alameda County Fair this summer – the first time in modern history.
Oakland teachers threatening strike over massive budget problems
Oakland teachers are threatening to strike, claiming the school district isn't telling them enough about how it's handling its massive budget problems.
Oakland teachers are threatening to strike, claiming the school district isn't telling them enough about how it's handling its massive budget problems.
East Bay congressman says he would fight hard to stop Dublin prison from turning into ICE detention center
U.S. Rep. Mark Desaulnier (D-Concord) met with his constituents on Wednesday night in a town hall to address concerns on topics including immigration and the possibility of turning a notorious federal women's prison into an immigration detention center.
U.S. Rep. Mark Desaulnier (D-Concord) met with his constituents on Wednesday night in a town hall to address concerns on topics including immigration and the possibility of turning a notorious federal women's prison into an immigration detention center.
Man charged with hate crime after incident at Fremont restaurant
A man is facing hate crime and battery charges in Fremont after he was accused of assaulting an Indian woman and her children at a fast food restaurant earlier this month.
A man is facing hate crime and battery charges in Fremont after he was accused of assaulting an Indian woman and her children at a fast food restaurant earlier this month.
Oakland's police department understaffed by 199 officers, study says
The Oakland Police Department is understaffed by at least 199 sworn officers, according to a new study commissioned by the Oakland City Council and made public after a records request from Oakland Report.
The Oakland Police Department is understaffed by at least 199 sworn officers, according to a new study commissioned by the Oakland City Council and made public after a records request from Oakland Report.