Huge new Oakland port cool storage complex adds capabilities and jobs
OAKLAND — A huge new Oakland port depot for cutting-edge cold storage will add jobs and dramatically broaden the shipping hub’s capabilities, officials said Thursday. The 280,000-square-foot facility...
View ArticleSan Ramon Valley HS grad Sam Alipour signs deal with ESPN
Sam Alipour, who grew up in Danville and Pleasanton, has signed a multiyear contract to remain with ESPN as a senior reporter and as host of the popular “SportsCenter” series “Hang Time,” it was...
View ArticleStephen Curry’s media company to help produce film on Charleston church shooting
Even as he plays some of the most spectacular basketball of his life, Stephen Curry continues to send the message that there is more to life than fun and games. On Thursday, Curry’s Unanimous Media...
View ArticleMan fatally shot at Oakland gas station identified
OAKLAND — A 23-year-old man fatally shot Monday night at a gas station was identified by authorities Thursday as Elijah Davis of Oakland. A 26-year-old man shot multiple times in the same attack is...
View ArticleMan drowns in Oakland’s Lake Merritt
OAKLAND — A man drowned Thursday after he apparently deliberately jumped into Lake Merritt, authorities said. Neither his name nor his age have been released. He entered the water at 1:32 p.m. in the...
View ArticleMan arrested, another sought in Hayward Jack-In-the Box stabbing
HAYWARD — One man was arrested and another is sought in a stabbing Thursday afternoon at a Jack-In-the Box restaurant in unincorporated Hayward, authorities said. The man who was stabbed was taken to...
View Article3-year-old Oakland boy shot himself with dad’s gun; dad charged with child abuse
OAKLAND — A little 3-year-old managed to climb a cabinet, grab his dad’s gun and shoot himself in the groin, court documents reveal Thursday. The boy’s father, Covonne Page Sr., 29, was charged...
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Editorial: Pam Harris now the best pick for Oakland council
Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations. The race for a key Oakland City Council seat that could profoundly affect the city’s fiscal future was upended in mid-October when...
View ArticleSix townhouses win approval in San Leandro
SAN LEANDRO — Six townhouses are planned for Marina Boulevard across from the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Leandro and about a half-mile from the San Leandro BART station. The condominium complex will...
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Opinion: MAGA has a different meaning for African-Americans
Recent headlines reflect an emerging narrative in America. This narrative is not only disturbing; it is one that is very dangerous to African Americans living in the United States — especially in the...
View ArticleLetter: Measure FF funds local wildfire prevention
Measure FF funds localwildfire prevention It was just one year ago that the Tubbs Fire swept into Santa Rosa and destroyed thousands of homes. Wildfires are becoming a more and more frightening part of...
View ArticleSwastika painted on Oakland council candidate’s campaign sign
OAKLAND — An Oakland City Council candidate who is of Lebanese descent says someone drew a swastika on one of his campaign signs this week in the Piedmont Pines area. Joseph Tanios, 50, who is seeking...
View ArticleWatch as Steph Curry weaves magic in a bit with the Harlem Globetrotters
CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing the photos on a mobile device Two unassailable truths emerged from Steph Curry’s scrimmage with some of the Harlem Globetrotters on Thursday. 1. The NBA...
View ArticleWorst Raiders regular-season loss? Five others to consider
For complete Oakland Raiders coverage follow us on Flipboard. ALAMEDA — Having already made the argument that the Raiders’ 34-3 loss to the 49ers Thursday night was the worst in franchise history,...
View ArticleSecond suspect captured in unincorporated Hayward Jack-In-the Box stabbing
HAYWARD — A second suspect was arrested early Friday in what sheriff’s officials now say was an attempted robbery and stabbing Thursday afternoon at a Jack-In-the Box restaurant in unincorporated...
View ArticleLarge fire erupts at Oakland homeless camp; at least 15 shelters destroyed
OAKLAND — A fire broke out at a large homeless encampment Friday afternoon, destroying more than a dozen homeless shelters, fire officials said. Firefighters responded to the blaze in the 2200 block of...
View ArticleLivermore mayor, council election drawing almost half a million dollars
LIVERMORE — This city of fewer than 100,000 residents is seeing almost half a million dollars flow into and out of its mayor and council elections. And a hefty sum — $343,655 — has been spent by just...
View ArticleNorthbound I-880 lanes reopen after girders fall on roadway in Oakland
OAKLAND — A Hayward woman was arrested Saturday after crashing her vehicle into an overpass support beam on Interstate 880 that resulted in the northbound lanes of the freeway to close for hours,...
View ArticleTwo men shot in East Oakland
OAKLAND — Two men were shot Friday night in different areas of East Oakland, and three suspects were arrested in one of the shootings, authorities said Saturday. Both victims are expected to recover....
View ArticleHigh school football roundup: Around the Bay
No. 6 Wilcox 34, Cupertino 0 Wilcox completed its first undefeated regular season since going 9-0-1 in 1991 as the Chargers scored all 34 of their points before halftime and then played only backups in...
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