Coach Beam concerned about security at Laney College before his death

 Laney College Athletic Director John Beam had complained about security at the Oakland community college a day before he was shot to death on campus, according to student journalists at the Peralta Citizen.

Coach Beam's death sparks resurrection of gun enhancement charges

The shooting death of legendary football Coach John Beam at Laney College last week prompted the Alameda County District Attorney on Monday to announce she would seek to resurrect mandatory minimum sentences for gun-related convictions, reversing a trend by the ousted DA.

Oakland's Jack London Square poised for change with new law

More than half the storefronts in Jack London Square sit vacant, but a new law aims to change that by allowing the Port of Oakland to lease space to a broader range of businesses.

Fraternity called 'public nuisance' after Cal student nearly drowns

A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition at a local hospital following what is being described as a near drowning shortly on Friday night at a fraternity house off campus on Greek Row.

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake shakes East Bay near San Ramon

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.3 earthquake southeast of San Ramon at 10:47 p.m. on Monday night. 

Community meeting turns tense over delayed Navy disclosure of plutonium test at Hunters Point Shipyard

A packed and at times tense community meeting in San Francisco’s Hunters Point on Monday drew frustration from residents after learning the U.S. Navy waited 11 months to alert regulators about a test that detected airborne plutonium at the former shipyard.

San Francisco police investigating infant's death as suspicious

San Francisco police are investigating the death of an infant boy from earlier this month that they are calling "suspicious." 

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The Monday weather system will be heading to the south of the Bay Area. Your Tuesday forecast features partly sunny skies and cool temperatures. Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 60s. The break in the rain won't last for long. Our next system arrives Wednesday night - Thursday.

Mission District shooting: Altercation preceded deadly gunfire

Two men were found lying on a San Francisco street in the Mission District with gunshot wounds early Sunday after an altercation, and one later died from his injuries, police said.

East San Jose charter school's future uncertain after teacher credential rule change

The future is uncertain for a longtime East San Jose charter school. Escuela Popular is facing possible charter revocation after struggling to comply with new state laws on teacher credentials.

San Jose opens 11th housing site for unhoused residents

San Jose officials celebrated another milestone Monday in their ongoing effort to address homelessness, cutting the ribbon on the city’s 11th interim housing site, which will house up to 136 people.

Coroner seeks help identifying man found dead in San Francisco

The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man recently found dead.

Pleasant Hill pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair is released without prison time

A former Alaska Airlines pilot who trued to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no additional prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday.

Who is John Beam's alleged killer? Cedric Irving Jr. charged in coach's death

The Alameda County District Attorney on Monday charged a 27-year-old man following last week's shooting death of the legendary Laney College football coach, John Beam.

NFL player drops to knees after victory to honor Coach John Beam

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright had a stunning moment Sunday night in a victory against the Minnesota Vikings when he intercepted a touchdown pass. And then he dropped to his knee to pay tribute to Coach John Beam.

Antioch family grieves Yorkie killed, mauled by loose dogs

An Antioch family is grieving after their yorkie Benji was mauled to death by three loose dogs during a morning walk, leaving the owner injured.