Coast Guard officer found not guilty in military trial over daughter’s death
ALAMEDA — A Coast Guard petty officer on Thursday was found not guilty of child endangerment in a military court hearing connected to the death of his 3-year-old daughter. The verdict ends a six-year...
View ArticleCHP shuts down highway in Dublin after fatal crash
DUBLIN — A fatal crash on Friday evening caused authorities to close all lanes to a freeway connector in Dublin, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said all lanes of the connector from...
View ArticleMan fatally shot in East Oakland
OAKLAND — A 47-year-old man was shot to death Saturday morning in East Oakland, police said. The man’s name was not released pending notification of family. Police said he lived in Oakland. Police...
View ArticleBerkeley police log: 10 vehicle burglaries reported Dec. 8
Sunday, Dec. 3 Arson: In the 3300 block of Adeline Street. Assault: In the 900 block of Overlook Road. Commercial burglaries: In the 1100 block of Second Street and in the 2500 block of Telegraph...
View ArticleBerkeley calendar: Magical Nathaniel show; Telegraph Street Fair
Email your items to ccnvoice@bayareanewsgroup.com. Type “calendar” in the subject line. Or mail to Berkeley Voice, 1516 Oak St., suite 105, Alameda CA 94501. Send items in at least two weeks before...
View ArticleRichmond: Salute restaurant owner to get sports hall of fame honor
RICHMOND — Salute e Vita Ristorante owner Menbere “Menbe” Aklilu will be inducted along with some big names like former San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal and former Oakland Raiders...
View ArticleBig-rig overturn closes I-580 lanes, spurs traffic alert
ALAMEDA COUNTY — The California Highway Patrol has issued a traffic alert after a solo big-rig crash on Interstate 580, authorities said Saturday. At 11 a.m., the big-rig overturned in eastbound lanes...
View ArticleFirefighters control West Oakland house fire
OAKLAND — Firefighters were at the scene of a single-alarm house fire in West Oakland, authorities said Saturday. Three engines, one truck and a battalion chief responded to the report of fire near...
View ArticleTri-Valley letters: Press, state care about some crimes, not others
Four years ago, the state of California killed our 29-year-old son. The state allowed an immigrant with seven prior DUIs to hold a valid driver’s license. On Dec. 12, 2013, this repeat offender once...
View ArticleTri-Valley calendar: See Olate Dogs at Bankhead Theater
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View ArticleTri-Valley pet of the week: Billie
Spend your holiday with Billie! This 3-month-old is playful with her kitten pals and appreciative of gentle petting. Her distinctive markings make her extra-special. Related Articles Piedmont,...
View ArticlePark It: Open house, birding, beach cleanup at Alameda’s Crab Cove
The holiday season is always a busy time, but the East Bay Regional Parks offer a break from all the hustle and bustle. One park where you can enjoy some nature-themed activities is Crab Cove Visitor...
View ArticleTwo drivers shot dead in separate East Oakland incidents
OAKLAND — Two men were fatally shot Saturday night and Sunday morning in unrelated incidents while they were driving their cars in East Oakland, police said. At 9:32 p.m. Saturday, a 42-year-old man...
View ArticlePeterson: Requiem for a newsroom colleague; rerun city for Giants, A’s?
Welcome to the weekend mish-mash, where it’s all you can eat, all the time. I’ll start on a personal note. When I was hired as a sports writer by one of the smaller papers in the old Contra Costa Times...
View ArticleEl Cerrito Journal calendar: Superhero Academy for Kids
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View ArticleWinning $40 million lottery ticket sold at Albany mini-mart
ALBANY — One lucky person won the $40 million jackpot after buying a winning state lottery ticket at a mini-mart Saturday night. Related Articles Fremont: Man wins $750,000 from lottery scratcher...
View ArticleAnnual Christmas bird count draws more than 300 volunteers
LAFAYETTE — They began their trek at the Lafayette Reservoir in the predawn darkness, the sun still far enough below the hemisphere to keep any rays of sunlight at bay. Stars lit up the sky, and small...
View ArticleCoast Guard hoists wind-blown Berkeley Marina boaters to safety
BERKELEY — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter team rescued two boaters stranded amid ruins off the Berkeley Marina after heavy winds blew their boat into the debris. Related Articles Our Lady of Guadalupe...
View ArticleLast seating: Trader Vic’s maitre d’ retires after 57 years
Start your day with the news you need from the Bay Area and beyond. Sign up for our new Morning Report newsletter. By ERIC RISBERG |The Associated Press EMERYVILLE — She’s worn a gardenia in her hair...
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Berkeley, A Look Back: City starred in ‘The Graduate’ 50 years ago
(Courtesy Steven Finacom)<br />Here’s the house at 2400 Dana Street that was used in filming “The<br />Graduate.” Dustin Hoffman’s room was under the attic eaves. This week we’re going...
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