Berkeley High grads reach $13.5 million settlement in teacher sex abuse case
The Berkeley Unified School District and nine Berkeley High School graduates finalized a $13.5 million settlement on Wednesday, in a civil lawsuit involving sexual harassment and assault complaints against a chemistry teacher and coach.
The Berkeley Unified School District and nine Berkeley High School graduates finalized a $13.5 million settlement on Wednesday, in a civil lawsuit involving sexual harassment and assault complaints against a chemistry teacher and coach.
U.S. Rep. Swalwell backs recall effort against Alameda County DA Pamela Price
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell formally threw his support Wednesday for the recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, saying she failed the victims of violent crime.
East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell formally threw his support Wednesday for the recall effort against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, saying she failed the victims of violent crime.
Oakland mayor favors criminal penalties but won't endorse Prop. 36
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she is not endorsing Prop. 36, the statewide ballot measure that would strengthen penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she is not endorsing Prop. 36, the statewide ballot measure that would strengthen penalties for certain theft and drug crimes.
San Francisco weather: Many schools don't have air conditioning
In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.
In Oakland, as many as 2,000 classrooms don't have air conditioning. Hot classrooms lead to more student and teacher illnesses and absences, and studies show that they reduce children’s ability to learn.
Man in sleeping bag run over by car in Berkeley's Aquatic Park
A man was sleeping in a dirt area near the parking lot of a waste facility in Aquatic Park about 4:30 a.m., when the driver of a car struck him. Police arrested a 40-year-old man on a slew of charges.
A man was sleeping in a dirt area near the parking lot of a waste facility in Aquatic Park about 4:30 a.m., when the driver of a car struck him. Police arrested a 40-year-old man on a slew of charges.
Oakland Coliseum sale payment dispute triggers concern of public safety cuts
Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.
Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.
Temperatures as high as 110 degrees expected in parts of Bay Area Wednesday
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Wednesday night in much of the greater Bay Area because of temperatures that could reach 110 degrees in some inland locations and up to 96 degrees in downtown San Francisco, according to the National Weather Service.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect through Wednesday night in much of the greater Bay Area because of temperatures that could reach 110 degrees in some inland locations and up to 96 degrees in downtown San Francisco, according to the National Weather Service.
Triple digit temperatures expected in the East Bay with little relief on the way
Families cooled off near the First Street fountain, while others dined or drank outside in the evening as the sun went down in Livermore on Monday.
Families cooled off near the First Street fountain, while others dined or drank outside in the evening as the sun went down in Livermore on Monday.
Here's what the port strike means for Oakland and San Francisco
Thousands of longshoreman are on strike across the county. Here's how it will affect the ports in Oakland and San Francisco.
Thousands of longshoreman are on strike across the county. Here's how it will affect the ports in Oakland and San Francisco.
Oakland father of 4 killed during McClymonds reunion remembered for outreach
An Oakland father was shot and killed while attending a high school reunion picnic over the weekend.
An Oakland father was shot and killed while attending a high school reunion picnic over the weekend.
Fire displaces 2 San Leandro families, no injuries but cause 'suspicious'
Alameda County firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in San Leandro on Monday evening. Officials say the cause of the fire is under investigation, but seems suspicious.
Alameda County firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in San Leandro on Monday evening. Officials say the cause of the fire is under investigation, but seems suspicious.
Portola Music Festival receives 224 noise complaints, despite mitigation efforts
Organizers of the Portola Music Festival say their two-day event drew sold-out crowds of 42,000 attendees per day to Pier 80 in San Francisco.
Organizers of the Portola Music Festival say their two-day event drew sold-out crowds of 42,000 attendees per day to Pier 80 in San Francisco.
Cars ram into Oakland's Lululemon, cannabis shop
Cars rammed into a Lululemon and a cannabis shop in Oakland over the weekend.
Cars rammed into a Lululemon and a cannabis shop in Oakland over the weekend.
McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed
The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades.
The annual McClymonds High School reunion at DeFremery Park in West Oakland turned deadly after an alumnus was killed during the festivities, which have been hosted for decades.
McClymonds High School reunion turns deadly; alumnus killed
Oakland Police believe multiple suspects opened fire at the reunion picnic at Defremery Park Saturday night and are asking for the public's help in identifying them. Tony Miller was killed.
Oakland Police believe multiple suspects opened fire at the reunion picnic at Defremery Park Saturday night and are asking for the public's help in identifying them. Tony Miller was killed.
12 displaced in deadly San Leandro apartment fire
A person has died following an apartment fire in San Leandro Sunday afternoon, Alameda County Fire reported.
A person has died following an apartment fire in San Leandro Sunday afternoon, Alameda County Fire reported.
Lanes reopen on I-580 in Oakland after overturned vehicle blocked traffic
California Highway Patrol is reporting an overturned vehicle on westbound I-580 east of Park Boulevard in Oakland. At least two lanes remain blocked after all lanes had been blocked.
California Highway Patrol is reporting an overturned vehicle on westbound I-580 east of Park Boulevard in Oakland. At least two lanes remain blocked after all lanes had been blocked.
Fremont homicide suspect surrenders in Pleasanton: police
A 47-year-old man who was wanted in connection with a Fremont homicide turned himself Friday in at the Pleasanton Police Department.
A 47-year-old man who was wanted in connection with a Fremont homicide turned himself Friday in at the Pleasanton Police Department.
A's win their final game at the Oakland Coliseum, an emotional farewell
The Oakland A's final game at the Oakland Coliseum is now in the history books.
The Oakland A's final game at the Oakland Coliseum is now in the history books.
A's fans host a wake in the 'death' of Oakland's MLB team
The A’s are heading to Seattle for the season’s final series, leaving behind tens of thousands of fans that packed stands the Thursday for the final home game at the Oakland Coliseum.
The A’s are heading to Seattle for the season’s final series, leaving behind tens of thousands of fans that packed stands the Thursday for the final home game at the Oakland Coliseum.