OUSD facing $79 million deficit this year
Families at Bridges Academy in East Oakland, were excited to see the brand new, green school yard for students and the community Thursday, as the sponsors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, along with a Halloween festival.
Families at Bridges Academy in East Oakland, were excited to see the brand new, green school yard for students and the community Thursday, as the sponsors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, along with a Halloween festival.
Oakland Unified warns of possible school closures, budget cuts
Leaders in the Oakland Unified School District warn they’ll need to make serious cuts to the district’s budget, with school closures back on the table.
Leaders in the Oakland Unified School District warn they’ll need to make serious cuts to the district’s budget, with school closures back on the table.
Dashcam video: East Bay family's encounter with man in underwear on I-880
An East Bay family is shaken up after a frightening encounter on a freeway.
An East Bay family is shaken up after a frightening encounter on a freeway.
Livermore house goes all in on Beetlejuice theme for Halloween
The Beetlejuice-themed house is a big hit on Winding Stream Drive. Many neighbors checked it out the night before Halloween, because they know the street will be crowded on the 31st.
The Beetlejuice-themed house is a big hit on Winding Stream Drive. Many neighbors checked it out the night before Halloween, because they know the street will be crowded on the 31st.
Union backs Thao recall; as recall opponents blast wealthy donor
Protesters who oppose the recall of Oakland mayor Sheng Thao performed a skit outside the Piedmont home of Philip Dreyfuss, a donor who has put money into the recall effort of Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
Protesters who oppose the recall of Oakland mayor Sheng Thao performed a skit outside the Piedmont home of Philip Dreyfuss, a donor who has put money into the recall effort of Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
Victim families in deadly Ghost Ship fire welcome affordable housing development in Fruitvale
Plans have been unveiled to build a five-story affordable housing complex at the site of the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland's Fruitvale district that burned down in a tragic, deadly fire nearly eight years ago.
Plans have been unveiled to build a five-story affordable housing complex at the site of the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland's Fruitvale district that burned down in a tragic, deadly fire nearly eight years ago.
Son charged with killing father, leaving him in Hayward Dumpster
A 25-year-old Hayward man was charged with allegedly fatally shooting his father, who was found disposed of in a Dumpster last week, according to prosecutors.
A 25-year-old Hayward man was charged with allegedly fatally shooting his father, who was found disposed of in a Dumpster last week, according to prosecutors.
Oakland recall rally devolves into shouting match
A rally held by recall supporters of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price turned chaotic on Tuesday and devolved into a public shouting match outside City Hall.
A rally held by recall supporters of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price turned chaotic on Tuesday and devolved into a public shouting match outside City Hall.
Toddler struck, killed by vehicle Monday morning in Fremont
A 3-year-old child was killed Monday morning in Fremont after being struck by a vehicle, according to police.
A 3-year-old child was killed Monday morning in Fremont after being struck by a vehicle, according to police.
Oakland café ousts man over religious symbol on baseball hat
A man says he was kicked out of a coffee shop in North Oakland because he was wearing a Star of David hat.
A man says he was kicked out of a coffee shop in North Oakland because he was wearing a Star of David hat.
How Californians can cash in on $27.5M Thomson Reuters settlement payout
Most Californians are now eligible for a class action settlement claim and could receive an estimated $19 to $48, after a $27.5 million was reached between two Oakland activists and Thomson Reuters over its Clear platform.
Most Californians are now eligible for a class action settlement claim and could receive an estimated $19 to $48, after a $27.5 million was reached between two Oakland activists and Thomson Reuters over its Clear platform.
Anti-Trump Halloween display attracts attention in Alameda
One East Bay homeowner is mixing Halloween with politics. Each year, Dan Balsam puts up an elaborate display, But this year, he said he's focused on the election. And it's attracting a lot of attention.
One East Bay homeowner is mixing Halloween with politics. Each year, Dan Balsam puts up an elaborate display, But this year, he said he's focused on the election. And it's attracting a lot of attention.
Woman recovering from brutal, unprovoked attack in Oakland
A woman walking home near 17th and Franklin Streets said she was viciously attacked by a group of young people early Saturday morning.
A woman walking home near 17th and Franklin Streets said she was viciously attacked by a group of young people early Saturday morning.
How Bay Area hospitals are responding to national IV fluid shortage
Health care facilities in the Bay Area are changing protocols to account for the national shortage of IV fluids.
Health care facilities in the Bay Area are changing protocols to account for the national shortage of IV fluids.
Pleasanton mayoral race turns nasty as campaign signs stolen
Around 50 campaign signs supporting Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown's bid for a third term were stolen over the weekend. Her opponent, Jack Balch, has denied any involvement and said that this type of crime has no place in the Tri-Valley.
Around 50 campaign signs supporting Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown's bid for a third term were stolen over the weekend. Her opponent, Jack Balch, has denied any involvement and said that this type of crime has no place in the Tri-Valley.
Oakland mayor announces $2M fed grant for gun-violence prevention
Oakland has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to help prevent gun violence, Mayor Sheng Thao announced on Monday.
Oakland has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to help prevent gun violence, Mayor Sheng Thao announced on Monday.
Man arrested after father's body found in Union City dumpster
Hayward police arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting his father, whose body was found in a Union City dumpster last week.
Hayward police arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting his father, whose body was found in a Union City dumpster last week.
Oakland union says it didn't endorse Thao's anti-recall effort, despite use of logo
The Nor Cal Carpenters Union says Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao used its name and logo without permission on the anti-recall website.
The Nor Cal Carpenters Union says Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao used its name and logo without permission on the anti-recall website.
San Leandro: Ebony alert issued for missing 12-year-old girl
E'Mari Hay was last seen around 8 p.m. Sunday in the area of 163rd Avenue and Helo Drive in San Leandro, the CHP said on social media. She was wearing a black shirt, red and white pajama pants, and pink Crocs.
E'Mari Hay was last seen around 8 p.m. Sunday in the area of 163rd Avenue and Helo Drive in San Leandro, the CHP said on social media. She was wearing a black shirt, red and white pajama pants, and pink Crocs.
Longtime Laney College head coach to retire
After 45 years, Laney College head football coach John Beam will hang up his whistle after the football season and retire.
After 45 years, Laney College head football coach John Beam will hang up his whistle after the football season and retire.