Workday axes more than 100 East Bay jobs in fresh bout of tech layoffs
PLEASANTON — Workday has decided to trim more than 100 jobs at its Pleasanton work hub in a fresh bout of layoffs that suggests the tech industry’s staffing cutbacks in the Bay Area have yet to run their course. The job cuts disclosed by Workday arrive in the...
Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputies Mistakenly Shoot and Kill Man Because They Thought He Had...
In the deputies’ defense, the man they shot had called 911, claimed that he had a gun, and said that he intended to harm people with it. But when the smoke had cleared, it turns out the man was just carrying a pipe. KTVU has the news that Alameda...
Homeowner considers legal action after overbearing HOA denies money-saving HVAC upgrade: ‘We immediately called...
"They declined, saying that their decision was final." Homeowner considers legal action after overbearing HOA denies money-saving HVAC upgrade: 'We immediately called our contractor' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Blackhawk Plaza faces new foreclosure, this time from its main lender
DANVILLE — Financial woes have mounted for a high-profile East Bay dining and shopping hub next to the posh Blackhawk subdivision in Danville now that the property’s primary lender has filed two loan defaults against the property. The owner of Blackhawk Plaza in Danville is in default on...
Acclaimed Oakland filmmaker Boots Riley’s new movie, set in the Bay Area, to premiere...
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland’s visionary filmmaker Boots Riley rarely misses an opportunity to feature his city in his projects, and that’s proven to be the case in his next, highly anticipated, star-studded film "I Love Boosters." Riley’s latest movie project is set to have its world premiere next...
Falling in love in The Town: How 6 Oakland couples met in real life
Ten years ago, the city of Oakland adopted the slogan “Love Life.” The simple idea was expanded as a declaration by Oakland musician and educator Kev Choice some years later, words that are now often read at city events. It reads in part, “When we demonstrate love we also manifest qualities of respect, kindness,...
Ukiah: Family Friend Arrested Following Skateboard Assault On Elderly Couple
UKIAH: FAMILY FRIEND ARRESTED FOLLOWING SKATEBOARD ASSAULT ON ELDERLY COUPLE
San Leandro City Council Member Accused of Corruption to Retire on Eve of Court...
A San Leandro City Council member accused of conspiracy in connection with an ongoing federal corruption probe is retiring — a day before he is expected to appear in court — city officials said Monday. Councilmember Bryan Azevedo is expected to change his “not guilty” plea in federal...
Ongoing Fire Alarms Cause Distress and Mystery Within James Logan High School
When a fire alarm goes off in a school, the usual emotions that come up may be along the lines of surprise or distress. At James Logan, however, the usual feelings are of the following: frustration, annoyance, irritation, etc. In dialogue, “Not again…” James Logan staff probably say.
City council member charged in East Bay corruption case to retire one day before...
San Leandro City Council Member Bryan Azevedo, who is facing federal charges linked to the East Bay corruption scandal, will retire from office one day before a key hearing in his case.

















