Alleged threat at Alameda’s Lincoln school stemmed from Washington case
ALAMEDA — A social media posting that students at Lincoln Middle School shared among one another — allegedly threatening violence at a school campus — originated in the state of Washington and was not...
View ArticleFire breaks out in basement of East Oakland house
OAKLAND — Fire crews worked to control a fire at an East Oakland home Monday afternoon, according to officials and dispatchers for the Oakland Fire Department. Tweets from the department around 9 a.m....
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Police arrest suspect in sexual assault of staffers at Fremont Hub party store
FREMONT — A man suspected of sexually assaulting two women Saturday at a store in the Fremont Hub Shopping Center has been arrested, police said Monday. Officers caught up to 33-year-old Terrell Gomer...
View ArticleBerkeley event: Eat, drink to support refugees with 1951 Coffee Company
On March 9, 1951 Coffee Company is holding a fundraiser, Stand with Refugees, to support newly arrived refugees into the great Bay Area community. The event, which begins at 6:30 at the David Brower...
View ArticleMayor Schaaf receives threats after warning of ICE raids
(Click here, if you are unable to view this photo gallery on your mobile device.) OAKLAND — Despite online threats and criticism, Mayor Libby Schaaf on Monday stood by her weekend decision to boldly...
View ArticleSuspect enters plea in New Year’s Day fatal shooting in Oakland
OAKLAND — A man pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter on Monday for fatally shooting another man during an argument in North Oakland on New Year’s Day. Edward Barlow, 53, of Oakland was charged...
View ArticleFree Bay Area family fun: History Days, Quidditch tourney
Families looking for free fun will have two special events to consider this weekend: HISTORY: If you’re a history buff — and by history, we mean everything from the early Ohlone settlements to the Gold...
View ArticlePolice deem Dublin school safe after investigating social media threat
DUBLIN — The threat of a school shooting at a Dublin elementary school prompted a police investigation, but officials determined it wasn’t credible and the school was open Tuesday morning. “Everything...
View Article4505 Burgers & BBQ plans to open in Oakland this summer
Come summer, East Bay burger and barbecue lovers will no longer need to cross the Bay for a taste of San Francisco chef and whole animal butchery expert Ryan Farr’s brilliantly grilled burgers,...
View ArticleMan suspected of bringing loaded gun into Berkeley restaurant
BERKELEY — A customer spotted a man with a handgun in his back pocket at a downtown restaurant and contacted officers who detained and arrested him, police said Tuesday. Ernest Ochoa-Tavares, 26, of...
View ArticleFormer Black Panther, activist ‘Aunti Frances’ settles eviction case
OAKLAND — Former Black Panther and disabled activist Frances Moore — known as “Aunti Frances” — reached a settlement with her landlords in an eviction case that has garnered widespread attention....
View ArticleMan carrying concealed gun arrested at Emeryville hotel
EMERYVILLE — A San Leandro man carrying a loaded gun inside a hotel was arrested Tuesday after a guest called police to say he was knocking on her door. James Cornn, 29, was arrested on suspicion of...
View Article6 Oscar-watching parties around the SF Bay Area
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will roll out the red carpet at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre this Sunday, as millions of viewers watch the Academy Awards broadcast live. But you don’t have...
View ArticleThai street food-style Chick’n Rice comes to San Jose
If you’ve been following the whole chef-driven Khao Mun Gai (that’s ginger-poached chicken and rice) trend and wondering when it’ll ever come to San Jose, wonder no more. Berkeley’s wildly-popular...
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Oakland politician demands Warriors pay Oracle Arena debt
OAKLAND — Oakland Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan is demanding the Golden State Warriors pay up before they leave for San Francisco. As previously reported, the Warriors and the Coliseum authority are at...
View ArticleFirefighters extinguish West Oakland warehouse blaze
OAKLAND — Firefighters brought flames under control at a West Oakland warehouse fire, authorities said Tuesday. About 4:15 p.m., firefighters responded to KMC Paper, 2505 Poplar St., and four engines,...
View ArticleTwo challenge Desley Brooks for Oakland council seat
OAKLAND — Two people are challenging 16-year incumbent Desley Brooks for her District Six City Council seat in East Oakland. Brooks, who was elected in 2002 and currently chairs the Public Safety...
View ArticleCan the feds really throw Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf behind bars for her ICE...
VIDEO: Last Sunday, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaar held a press conference to warn families that ICE would be conducting raids. CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing the video on your mobile...
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Albany Community Foundation, Friends of Albany Parks win awards
ALBANY – Albany hosted the California Park and Recreation Society District 3 awards luncheon on Feb. 23 at the Albany Community Center and locals took home two of the awards. The Albany Community...
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Berkeley to get Tesla repair and maintenance facility: mayor
A Tesla vehicle repair and maintenance facility in Berkeley is coming, the city’s mayor revealed at a council meeting Tuesday night before tweeting about company CEO Elon Musk’s outer-space ambitions....
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