Bio-Rad Labs sets stage for big Pleasanton expansion
PLEASANTON — Bio-Rad Laboratories, setting the stage for a big expansion in the East Bay, has bought a two-building complex in Pleasanton’s Hacienda Business Park to accommodate plans for more workers....
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Fremont man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 17-year-old
A Fremont man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Dec. 4 shooting in the city that killed a teenager and left another person wounded, police said Wednesday. Christian Kelling, 21, was...
View ArticleJudge ordered Desley Brooks to appear in court or face arrest warrant
OAKLAND — With her long political career ending — and facing an arrest warrant if she did not show — Councilwoman Desley Brooks finally appeared in court Tuesday to answer why she hasn’t paid a lawsuit...
View ArticleSuspect in Oakland killing was hired hitman for pot trafficker known as...
OAKLAND — A Louisiana man allegedly known as Hitler is once again facing death penalty charges, after he and two others were indicted on charges that include murder for hire, authorities announced...
View ArticleYemeni mother arrives in Bay Area to visit dying toddler son
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT — A Yemeni mother previously barred by the Trump administration’s travel policy from flying to the United States to visit her dying 2-year-old son in an Oakland...
View ArticleMarshawn Lynch has a message for the Oakland City Council — it doesn’t last long
Click here if you’re having trouble viewing these videos on a mobile device. Marshawn Lynch is a man of few words. See? Told you. But his reticence is no issue when it comes to his beloved hometown of...
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The cheapest rentals available in Oakland today
According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Oakland are hovering around $2,099, but there are less expensive options on the market. Read on for the cheapest listings available...
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Attorney questions mental competence of man accused of killing Nia Wilson on...
OAKLAND — The attorney representing a man accused of fatally stabbing Nia Wilson said Thursday she doubts he is mentally competent to stand trial. John Lee Cowell, 27, is accused of stabbing Wilson,18,...
View ArticleYoung sea lion gets to Oakland airport early, then returns after being...
OAKLAND — A young sea lion apparently knew where to head to get away for the holidays. Now wildlife officials are trying to find its family. The sea lion pup wound up on the grounds of the Oakland...
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‘I’m an evil person:’ Two charged in Fremont murder-for-hire plot of...
FREMONT — The Alameda County District Attorney charged two people in a complex, murder-for-hire of an executive Mountain View chef in order to collect a hefty life insurance policy. Maria Moore Fremont...
View ArticleHonorary diploma given to Nia Wilson, victim of fatal BART stabbing
Click here if you’re unable to view the gallery on your mobile device. OAKLAND — Hundreds of family and friends of graduating Dewey Academy students erupted in applause Wednesday night as the students...
View ArticleNew judge assigned to Ghost Ship criminal trial, expected in spring
OAKLAND — A new judge was assigned to the Ghost Ship criminal proceedings, a move defense attorneys both say they are happy about. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Trina Thompson will preside over...
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Yemeni mother reunites with dying child at Bay Area hospital; fundraiser aims...
OAKLAND — As a Yemeni woman reunited with her husband and their gravely ill son at a local hospital, the Northern California chapter of a civil-rights organization is turning its focus to supporting...
View ArticleCentury theater opens in Hayward’s Southland Mall
HAYWARD — It’s got electronic seats that recline and wall-to-wall screens for showing the latest Hollywood blockbuster in 3-D. You can also reserve a seat — which can be heated if you’re a bit chilly —...
View ArticleSquare leases all of downtown Oakland’s Uptown Station offices
OAKLAND — Square said Thursday it has leased the iconic Uptown Station complex in downtown Oakland, marking a major boost for the East Bay city and a deal that will bring hundreds of the tech company’s...
View ArticleHome, sweet home? Charting the Raiders’ home stadiums
With the Raiders possibly playing their final game at the Coliseum on Christmas Eve, a look at all the places the franchise has called home since its inception in 1960 (for a look at at the most...
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Cruizin toward recovery? Sea lion pup found at Oakland airport is ‘active and...
SAUSALITO — An “active and feisty” young sea lion that lost its way is cruising toward a feeding regimen aimed to help it recover after it twice visited grounds at the Oakland International Airport on...
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Job boom: Bay Area hiring soars in November amid robust economy
The Bay Area’s robust economy unleashed early holiday gifts for the region’s workers during November in the form of a hiring boom in Santa Clara County, the East Bay and the San Francisco-San Mateo...
View ArticleOakland Raiders: How the Black Hole saved my life (well, sort of)
Will the Dec. 24 Raiders game be the last one played at the Oakland Coliseum? That prospect has me thinking about a surreal day many years ago. I had bought into a season ticket group when the Raiders...
View ArticleGiants exploring possibility of hosting Raiders at AT&T Park in 2019
The Oakland Raiders may be crossing the Bay Bridge for their home games next year. The San Francisco Giants confirmed they’ve engaged in initial dialogue with the Raiders about hosting the team’s home...
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