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1 hour ago

Victim in Oakland mass shooting identified as incredible' 8th grade teacher

Latetia Teesh Bobo, a 33-year-old schoolteacher, was killed by a stray bullet in an Oakland mass shooting at EZ Lounge, along with one other victim and five wounded.
East Bay (California)
fromFuncheap
4 hours ago

Alameda Ocean Photographer of the Year (Apr. 24-May 17)

Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition opens April 24 in a historic WWII hangar in Alameda, California, featuring curated ocean photography from over 15,000 global submissions across multiple categories.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

Oakland murder suspect, out after judge set bail, arrested in Citrus Heights home invasion

When Citrus Heights police began investigating a Bay Area man for possible involvement in a home invasion robbery, they came across an unexpected piece of evidence: their suspect was wearing a GPS device as a condition of release for his pending murder case, according to court records. Now, eight months after he was released from jail, 34-year-old Jashawndre Upshaw is back behind bars, this time facing two violent felony cases.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Millions brace as hurricane-force winds and tornadoes target 8 states

A dangerous storm system will sweep across eight states Friday with hurricane-force winds up to 80 mph, tornadoes, and large hail, posing severe threats to major population centers.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Oakland's Big Alysa Liu Victory Celebration Now Scheduled for Thursday, March 12

Oakland will host a celebration rally for Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu at City Hall on March 12 at noon, featuring speeches and community recognition of her achievement.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Berkeley mayor taps onetime interim police oversight director to return

Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii appointed former Interim Director Kathy Lee to return as interim director of police accountability following Director Hansel Aguilar's dismissal, pending City Council confirmation on March 24.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Black Joy Parade in Oakland...on the podcast

Oakland's ninth annual Black Joy Parade drew tens of thousands of residents celebrating community pride while the city addresses homelessness, immigration enforcement concerns, and police leadership transitions.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Oakland is struggling to field 911 dispatchers

Oakland's 911 dispatch center remains critically understaffed with only 66 of 78 budgeted positions filled, requiring overtime to cover 27 positions and costing over $2.6 million annually.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

A 'brotherhood' of Oakland and SF rappers drop epic collab album

We live in an era where most music releases live fast and die young, flaring up and fading out in the span of a scroll, swallowed by the algorithm and replaced by the next viral song by morning. But every so often, a project resists that churn. It doesn't beg for attention. It commands replay. It spreads the old-fashioned way, through word of mouth, car speakers, and group chats.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Culture Makers: Keeping Oakland's literary scene strong

The Oaklandside hosts Culture Makers live event on March 19 featuring Oakland authors Jasmine Guillory and Carolina Ixta, plus publisher J.K. Fowler discussing creative work and community.
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Suspect arrested in Foster City hit-and-run that injured teen

The collision happened around 6:20 p.m. on Feb. 20 near Shell Boulevard and Bounty Drive, according to the Foster City Police Department. Officers arrived within minutes and found the e-bicyclist. The driver, however, had already left the scene. Paramedics treated the teen at the scene and took him to an area hospital for additional medical care.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Park district agrees to many Tilden steam train demands but dispute chugs on

Tilden Park's historic steam train, operating since 1952 and attracting 250,000 annual visitors, secured favorable lease terms after the operator threatened to leave due to a seven-year contract dispute.
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1 day ago

A guide to the six sports at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

With more than 600 Para athletes and 79 sets of medals to be awarded, Milan Cortina will feature a record number of athletes and medals. They will compete across six sports: Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Alameda police warn of a spike in car break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism

Alameda experiences a 9% overall crime decrease but faces rising property crimes including break-ins, vandalism, and vehicle damage across the city.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee reflects on decades-long quest to curb president's war power limits

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, who cast the sole vote against authorizing the Afghanistan invasion, warns that broad war powers authorizations enable presidents to wage war unilaterally without congressional oversight.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Oakland corruption case: Judge unlikely' to let Sheng Thao challenge validity of FBI search warrants

A federal judge indicated she will likely deny a Franks hearing for former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and co-defendants seeking to challenge the validity of FBI search warrants used in their June 2024 arrests.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

'Alysa Liu is Oakland': City plans celebration rally for Olympic win

This rally is a celebration not just of an extraordinary champion, but of everything our community represents: grit, excellence, and the belief that Oakland always punches above its weight. Come out and celebrate one of our own.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

A warm, sunny weekend is expected on tap for the Bay Area

We'll see them start to slow down Friday and by Saturday, you'll see a shift in the off-shore flow, and it's gonna start warming up more. Those temperatures by the weekend should be up to the mid-70s. Some of the hotter places might get near 80.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

The best movie theater in the world is turning 100

Mainstream theaters didn't want to screen the film because of how political it was. We did, and we had packed houses. Years later, we screened 'Black Panther.' The first week, we showed the film on screens one, two, and three, and we were selling out every show.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Judge in Oakland FBI corruption case says attempt to suppress evidence is a 'stretch'

I would not stop preparing for trial if I were you," Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said during a court hearing on Thursday morning in Oakland. The four defendants, sitting in separate rows in the courtroom, did not react much to the judge's comments.
East Bay (California)
#olympic-figure-skating
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Around Berkeley: Rebecca Solnit, Michael Pollan, Jeff Chang book talks; Louise Pearl show

Louise Pearl's one-woman show Pass the Nails and Shame The Devil recounts the experience of her family's ordeal building their own house amid Oakland's 1980s crack epidemic as her strong-willed, Louisiana-born mother and gather a motley crew of men to make this dream home into a reality.
East Bay (California)
#alysa-liu
fromKqed
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Alysa Liu's Homecoming Party in Oakland: What to Know | KQED

East Bay (California)
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5 days ago

Check Out the New Giant Alysa Liu Mural That Just Went Up In Oakland's Temescal Neighborhood

Oakland unveiled a mural celebrating figure skater Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win, painted by local artists collective Illuminaries in the Temescal neighborhood.
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2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Alysa Liu's Homecoming Party in Oakland: What to Know | KQED

East Bay (California)
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5 days ago

Check Out the New Giant Alysa Liu Mural That Just Went Up In Oakland's Temescal Neighborhood

Oakland unveiled a mural celebrating figure skater Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win, painted by local artists collective Illuminaries in the Temescal neighborhood.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Budget cuts devastated an Oakland public safety program. Now neighbors are scraping by

Oakland's elimination of the Neighborhood Services Division devastated nearly 50 volunteer-run neighborhood councils that lost dedicated coordinators and community resource officers, forcing them to operate independently without city support.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Suspected prowler allegedly engaged in 'inappropriate behavior,' linked to 6 Oakland incidents: OPD

Oakland police link a man to at least six prowling incidents in East Oakland neighborhoods, with reports beginning in March 2025 and ongoing investigations in Maxwell Park.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Pothole crash claimant settles for $400K with Oakland

Oakland City Council approved a settlement with a cyclist who suffered severe injuries after hitting a pothole on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in May 2024.
#museum-admission
East Bay (California)
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California offers free admission to its art, history, and natural science galleries on the first Sunday of each month, with discounted special exhibition tickets and additional discounts for low-income individuals, museum members, and people with disabilities.
East Bay (California)
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

The Oakland Museum of California offers free admission to its art, history, and natural science galleries on the first Sunday of each month, with discounted special exhibition tickets and additional discounts for low-income individuals, museum members, and people with disabilities.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Person found at busy downtown Berkeley intersection dies, police investigating

A critically injured person found at a downtown Berkeley intersection Friday evening died, with authorities withholding details about the victim's identity and circumstances of the incident.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Man claimed he was digging for gold while high in East Oakland when he found severed human legs, police say

Oakland police investigate two discoveries of severed human remains within two weeks, with decomposed body parts found in different locations and a suspect's unusual treasure-hunting story complicating the investigation.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Remembering Bill Samsel, Berkeley attorney and activist

William Michael Samsel was a civil rights advocate, community lawyer, and educator who dedicated his career to serving underrepresented populations through legal practice and social activism.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Alameda Health System layoffs deferred while county explores options

The plan would have included the closure of mental health programs at Highland Hospital and Fairmont Hospital, AHS's ambulatory plastic surgery program, and Highland Hospital's Complex Care Program, which provides care to patients with multiple, chronic illnesses, many of whom are homeless. Other closures would have included Fairmont Hospital's Kitchen Retail program, which provides meals to staff and visitors, and Highland Hospital's Tele-sitter program, which helps AHS staff remotely monitor patients' wellbeing while they're hospitalized.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

This week in Oakland: free movie classics at Grand Lake, a Fans Fest in Fruitvale

The Grand Lake Theater is kicking off its 100th birthday with free screenings of classic films including "The Wizard of Oz," "Singing in the Rain," "Fantasia," and "Snow White." Space is limited, and it is first-come, first-served. The theater will also offer tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Cut homelessness by 50% in Oakland? A new plan says it's possible

Oakland's new Office of Homelessness Solutions released a strategic plan targeting 50% reduction in unsheltered homelessness within five years, requiring $3.2 billion in additional funding beyond current city and county spending.
#attempted-murder
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Attempted murder charge filed in January South Berkeley shooting

An Oakland woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder and gun felonies after shooting at another woman in a Berkeley apartment building during a confrontation that escalated from a San Francisco fight.
fromwww.marinij.com
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Police arrest East Bay man in connection with Highway 37 shooting

A 34-year-old San Pablo man was arrested for shooting a pedestrian on Highway 37 in Novato; he faces attempted murder and felon firearm possession charges.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Attempted murder charge filed in January South Berkeley shooting

An Oakland woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder and gun felonies after shooting at another woman in a Berkeley apartment building during a confrontation that escalated from a San Francisco fight.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 days ago

Alameda mayor: City's work to make roads safer for all users pays off

Alameda implemented street safety improvements including roundabouts and protected bike lanes, earning gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists, benefiting students and older adults.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Anti-Jewish graffiti around Lake Merritt is under investigation

Multiple antisemitic graffiti incidents have occurred around Lake Merritt in Oakland, with no arrests made despite police investigation and community reporting.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oakland police chief search: you can weigh in

Oakland's Police Commission is hosting six community forums from March through April to gather public input on desired qualifications and priorities for the next police chief.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 days ago

Eye on the Hills: Tech meets touch at Oakland's new Montclair Massage

Working in tech, I experienced firsthand how stressful and physically taxing a screen-centered life can be. Massage became an important way for me to relax, unwind and recharge. When the two met, they quickly realized they shared the same dream—offering massages that clients can afford on a regular basis, not just for special occasions.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oaklandside's Ashley McBride, Callie Rhoades receive First Amendment award

This year's winners truly embody the best of journalism and free expression. Their courage and tenacity uncovered critical stories that demanded to be told. Last year saw relentless attacks on journalists and the media from our government and others, but these winners show good reason for optimism about the future of free expression and a free press.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Did ICE arrest a truck driver in Oakland?

Unidentified federal agents arrested an Oakland truck driver on February 24, removing him to an unknown location while refusing to identify themselves or their agency.
#college-basketball
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Monday Morning Headlines: One Dead In North Oakland Shooting

Bay Area communities held competing rallies over US-Iran tensions, Congress debates war powers, Oakland violence continues, California housing remains depressed, and El Niño threatens record temperatures.
East Bay (California)
fromEsquire
5 days ago

'Paradise' Episode 4 Is a Real Heartbreaker

A devastating loss cuts short a developing friendship between Xavier and Annie as they journey together seeking their respective loved ones.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

This is for Ms. Betty': Betty Reid Soskin, author, activist, and park ranger, celebrated

Thanks to Betty, we have learned to lean into and seek out the hidden stories that go beyond the popular narrative. Before taking on that job, Soskin helped influence the stories told there as a field representative to two congressmembers, ensuring the museum also reflected the lived experiences of Black and Asian Americans at the time.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

For the entire academic year, we will provide a list of candidates who stood out over the previous week and allow you, the reader, to vote for the winner. Polls close at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Vote as many times as you'd like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Oakland: Woman charged with 'assisting' trafficking of girl from group home

Oakland police say they adults pressured the girl into sex work, with Nelson allegedly "assisting" the trafficker, who hasn't been charged, court records show. Nelson's role included stealing "clothing and condoms" from a Target for the girl to use. The girl told police she was paid $100 for someone to look at her feet but wasn't sexually abused during the ordeal, authorities said.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

PG&E monthly bills are dropping this month for electricity customers. Will the trend continue?

PG&E reduced residential electric rates by 1.8% in March 2026, with further cuts expected throughout the year as bills continue declining from recent price spikes.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Smoked duck sandwiches, chia seed pudding, and tater tots: Introducing the new Ohlone-crafted cafe at Lawrence Hall of Science

These traditional Ohlone dishes, now featured at 'ammatka, a new cafe on its bottom floor, perfectly align with those goals as part of the LHS's 'ottoy initiative, whose mission is to 'foster understanding and respect for Ohlone people and culture.' ('ottoy means 'to repair' in Chochenyo, the language of the Ohlone people.)
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Illegal dumpers face big fines in Oakland, but they rarely have to pay

Oakland's illegal dumping problem persists despite enforcement efforts, with over 25,000 service calls and 15 million pounds of trash removed annually, yet only 270 citations issued in 2025 with minimal fine collection.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

DA may drop most charges in bribery and perjury case against Oakland police detective

Prosecutors are considering dropping three of four charges against Oakland detective Phong Tran due to new evidence and difficulty locating a key witness, potentially proceeding only with perjury charges.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Major mural of Oakland Olympic champ Alysa Liu goes up in Temescal

Oakland muralists created a 15-foot mural celebrating figure skater Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal win, inspired by her connection to the city and Bay Area culture.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Celebrating Betty Reid Soskin, civil rights storyteller and park ranger

Betty leaves behind a powerful legacy for all of us and certainly within the National Park Service. Her thoughtful, introspective musings about the Civil Rights movement and the women's movement and how they intersected are some of the unique moments that I will always treasure...Thanks to Betty we've learned that we can hold multiple conflicting truths at the same time.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Foothill stages musical about bees and underdogs

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, in a tender production from Foothill Music Theatre, understands what it means to be the underdog. The musical is a tribute to the awkwardness of being different, kids who read the dictionary with urgent ferocity. But behind the competitive spirit that comes with devouring Latin and Greek roots are stories of kids who overcompensate with the hope of being normal.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Fremont Restaurant Week 2026 offers 70 meal deals, new dishes

Fremont's fourth annual Restaurant Week from March 5-15 offers prix fixe menus and specials across 70 restaurants, enabling diners to save money while exploring diverse cuisines throughout the city.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

UC faculty urge regents to enforce rules amid antisemitism investigations

Faculty who signed the letter called on university leaders to draw a clear boundary between individual faculty members' free speech rights and the use of university branding, resources and official platforms to promote political advocacy. They argue that when faculty members appear to speak with institutional backing, it risks exposing the university to legal and financial consequences.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Revered Cuban pianist Omar Sosa back in Bay Area for week full of gigs

Cuban pianist Omar Sosa returns to the Bay Area as resident artistic director at SFJAZZ Center, presenting diverse projects spanning his three-decade career after arriving in 1995 with minimal resources.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Exhibit chronicles four generations of a Sunnyvale orchard family

Where multi-story apartment buildings are now being constructed once stood the Butcher family orchard. The farm had been in the family since 1881, when Rolla and Emma Butcher bought 160 acres of land. After Rolla's early death, Emma ran the farm by herself, planting fruit trees while raising her young children.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Oakland's Annual Lunar New Year Parade & Festival 2026

Oakland's Lunar New Year Parade returns to Chinatown on February 28, 2026, featuring lion dances, live music, and 40 local vendors celebrating the new year while supporting community businesses.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Dutch Slough Road murder suspect released without charges

A man arrested for a fatal shooting in Contra Costa County was released without charges after the District Attorney declined to prosecute, returning the case to the Sheriff's office for further investigation.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

A museum dedicated to Oakland's trash

The Trash Falcons, a neighborhood cleanup group, have collected 15.6 tons of trash around Lake Merritt since 2020 and now display 175 catalogued items in a museum exhibition.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

By spotlighting disabled performers, Bay Area company AXIS Dance challenges conventional thinking about movement

AXIS Dance Company challenges ableist conceptions of athleticism by pairing disabled and able-bodied dancers, shifting focus from impossible feats to artistic possibility and inclusive performance.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Embargo of Israeli military cargo gains Oakland Mayor Lee's support

As you know, for decades, I have been opposed to the use of public property to militarize arms shipments, federal immigration enforcement, and public safety, whether it is in Oakland or anywhere else. Thus, I share your concerns about weapons and military cargo being shipped through the Oakland International Airport.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Alameda County looks for $10M to stave off health care layoffs and program closures

Alameda Health System faces 188 layoffs due to federal healthcare policy costs, prompting county supervisors to seek $10 million in emergency funding to mitigate job losses.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Photos: Oakland celebrates 100 years of Black History Month

Oakland officials celebrated Black History Month's centennial with a cultural event featuring performances, soul food, and awards honoring Black artists and filmmakers.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oakland sports calendar: A celebration for Alysa Liu; Roots and Falcons season openers

Oakland Ballers open tryouts provide pathways for aspiring baseball players to achieve professional dreams, with recent success stories including a Pioneer League starter and a Washington Nationals signee.
#labor-negotiations
#police-shooting
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Berkeley's public works chief leaving for East Contra Costa County

Berkeley's Public Works Director Terrance Davis is leaving after nearly two years to become assistant city manager in Brentwood, with Deputy Director Wahid Amiri assuming interim leadership.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Wilson Riles Jr., renowned Oakland activist and official, recovering from stroke

Wilson Riles Jr., Oakland Police Commission member and former City Council voice, suffered a massive stroke in January and requires $77,000 for home care recovery.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: What I learned about love in a homeless camp

Homeless communities demonstrate profound love and resilience through self-organized infrastructure, mutual aid systems, and shared cultural experiences that bridge housed and unhoused populations.
#mushroom-poisoning
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

The Barbary and Gus's no longer serving, plus the final weekend for Tiger's Taproom

Multiple East Bay restaurants and bars have closed, including Alley Yokocho Kitchens, Gus's World Famous Chicken, Tiger's Taproom, and Vietnam House, while The Barbary transitions to new ownership as Sable Lounge.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

What to know if Oakland teachers go on strike

Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Education Association near a contract deal after 10+ months of negotiations, but teachers authorized a strike and union could call walkout anytime.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Around Berkeley: 'All My Sons' at Berkeley Rep, e-bike class, Fix-it Fest

BUSD's Fix-it Fest returns on Saturday, Feb. 28, where you can bring in broken items and get them fixed with the help of BUSD students and repair coaches.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble

BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble presents Journey: Reflections, a cultural performance featuring diverse dances from multiple traditions at Temple Hill Auditorium in Oakland on February 27th at 7:30 PM.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Two killed in recent east Contra Costa County shootings are identified

Two separate fatal shootings in eastern Contra Costa County in February 2026 left Edward Garofalo IV and Dimon Commodore dead, with no arrests or suspects identified.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

South Bay school holds domino run with hundreds of cereal boxes during donation drive

Students collected 950 cereal boxes for donation, using a domino run to celebrate while learning about kindness and empathy toward those in need.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Walnut Creek Police Shoot and Kill Suspect In Early Thursday Morning Melee

Walnut Creek police shot and killed a suspect after midnight Thursday at 1907 Alvarado Avenue, but the reason for the shooting remains unclear.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Remembering Ray Pimlott, Tilden steam train engineer for over 40 years

Ray contracted polio as a child while living in Oakland, a disease that had no preventative vaccine nor definitive cure at the time. Due in large part to the tenacity of his parents following treatments prescribed by specialists, Ray survived this mostly debilitating and deadly disease. While confined to his bed, Ray waved to the engineers on the trains that passed by outside his window every day.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Miss Manners: Does this mean I can't wear a nice suit to the wedding?

Black tie optional should be interpreted as genuinely optional; hosts cannot definitively expect formal attire without explicit requirements, and guests may attend in less formal black clothing without disrespecting the couple.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oakland police make 'significant dent' in disciplinary hearing backlog

Under state law, if a city wants to discipline a public employee, like a police officer, for misconduct, the city has to first give the officer an opportunity for a Skelly hearing. These are mandatory hearings for California public employees facing suspension, demotion, reduced pay, or termination. Only after a Skelly hearing can a city discipline an employee.
East Bay (California)
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Oakland's golden girl: Billboard congratulates Alysa Liu on historic Olympic wins

Oakland celebrates native figure skater Alysa Liu's historic Olympic gold medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the first American woman to win since 2002.
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