Crowds Gathering In The 24/680 For No Kings Day
Getting messages and photos from people attending any of the several planned No Kings rallies in the 24/680 today. The first one to arrive from Patricia was taken in Walnut Creek. Crowd size in Walnut Creek was estimated at between 5,000 and 10,000 people with sizable crowds also turning up...
CHP chase through Oakland ends in collision, sheared-off hydrant
The California Highway Patrol says a suspect who had committed a vehicle code violation — failing to display license plates — and then fled officers was chased throughout Oakland on Tuesday night, leading to a dangerous collision on a busy arterial street. The suspect, identified by an Oakland...
Oakland residents, officials take part in ShakeOut to stay prepared for earthquakes
OAKLAND OFFICIALS PARTICIPATED in “The Great California Shakeout” on Thursday morning and called on members of the public to be prepared in the event of a major earthquake. Mayor Barbara Lee was joined by first responders in front of Oakland City Hall to urge residents to participate in...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies Up for Adoption in Oakland, CA
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near oakland.
Person dies in Oakland police custody following struggle in residence
A person suffering a medical emergency died after an encounter with police that involved a “brief struggle,” according to Oakland police.
City Applies for Adaptation Grant to Design Future Southern Shoreline
Alameda has been dealing with a structurally inadequate shoreline along its south shore ever since a developer pumped in sand from the Bay to create more land for homes and a shopping center in the mid-1950s. The developer left Alameda with an embankment that didn’t hold up well.
Bay Area man on probation accused of running “ghost gun factory” in apartment
A Bay Area man on probation for a domestic violence conviction has been arrested on dozens of felony charges for allegedly running what prosecutors described as a "ghost gun factory" inside his apartment.
“No Kings” protests taking place in multiple Northern California cities
Protests took place in Sacramento, the state's capital, and in several Bay Area cities. Organizers estimate thousands of people gathered for the demonstrations.
S.F. day laborers showing up for work, but often struggle to get paid
When a truck pulls up in search of day laborers in the Mission District, they rush to be the first in. Those who are more cautious ask how much the patrón, employer, is willing to pay. But getting hired does not always guarantee getting paid. After 17 days on...
East Bay men accused of posting social media videos driving recklessly
Two people were arrested after allegedly posting videos on social media where they were seen driving in "an incredible reckless manner" across the Bay Area, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. On April 5, the CHP said they began an investigation into a street racer posting videos on social media...

















