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Jury to decide if man who killed mother of 4 acted in self-defense
OAKLAND — A jury is trying to decide whether a man who fatally shot the mother of four children was acting in self-defense during a 2014 road rage confrontation in East Oakland. The jury began...
View ArticleIf only HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ could have met Madden’s Raiders
On Thursday came a dramatic — some might say sadistic — turn of events. The Cleveland Browns were selected to be featured in the new season of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” This development sailed right into...
View ArticleCoroner identifies man killed in Oakland hit-and-run
OAKLAND — A man killed early Thursday in East Oakland in a hit-and-run crash was identified by the coroner’s office Friday as Ahkenya Ragland Sr. The coroner’s office said Ragland was 46 but did not...
View ArticleLabor’s unsung hero, Larry Itliong, inducted into hall of fame
The late Larry Itliong, a driving force in the West Coast farmworkers union movement and a co-founder of the United Farm Workers, was inducted this week into Labor’s International Hall of Fame. The...
View ArticleThreats of violence at Hayward high school prompt police investigation
HAYWARD — A threat of a shooting at Mt. Eden High School on Friday — the same day a shooting at a high school in Texas left at least 10 students dead — led to the principal sending out a letter...
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Oakland man accused of groping woman during massage
SAN LEANDRO — An uncertified masseur is facing misdemeanor charges after he allegedly groped a client at a San Leandro massage parlor last weekend, according to police. Baokai Song Police said the...
View ArticleFremont: Driver sought in hit-and-run that injured cyclist
FREMONT — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a driver who allegedly crashed into a bicyclist on Stevenson Boulevard in Fremont, leaving him in serious condition. The bicyclist was...
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How pitmaster Matt Horn brought Central Texas-style barbecue to Oakland
When most Californians think of beef barbecue, they think of tri-tip, of course. But San Jose chef and pitmaster Matt Horn is changing our view with his authentic Central Texas-style barbecue, which...
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The 46th Oakland Greek Festival hopes to instill a little “kefi” in everyone
OAKLAND HILLS — “Kefi” is a Greek word without a direct English translation, but the closest definition is joy and exuberance with abandon. Paul Kafaros says kefi can’t be fully explained with words....
View ArticleRaising sales tax on Alameda County ballot in June
A June ballot measure would raise the sales tax in Alameda County by a half-cent, with the money going to assist low-income families with child care and preschool costs. Measure A, which will appear on...
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Around Pleasanton: Teacher bids adieu to school, columnist to readers
After a 31-year career, first-grade teacher Sara Walsh is retiring from Walnut Grove Elementary, the school where she started. In 1968, the year Walsh attended kindergarten, Walnut Grove was a...
View ArticlePark It: Memorial Day weekend fun slated throughout East Bay district
Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is almost here, and there are lots of activities scheduled for that weekend in the East Bay regional parks. If you’re considering camping, all available...
View ArticleValley Life: Thanks and farewell, readers, see you around
I’ve been writing this column off and on for the Times for over 40 years — and it’s the first time I’m at a loss for words. It seems there’s always something to share. Whether it’s a funny story about...
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Curtain Calls: ‘Constitution’ intense, if a bit unfocused
Pulsating with a raw power and intensity, Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me” opened recently at Berkeley Rep. Continuing through June 17, the show receives its inspiration from...
View ArticleEast Bay letters: Save the world, impeach Trump
Impeach Trump to save world from nuclear destruction We’ve been repulsed and appalled, but we’ve also been hypnotically attentive to the circus spinning from and around Donald Trump. The lying and...
View ArticlePartially decomposed body found in East Oakland creek
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man whose partially decomposed body was found Sunday morning in an East Oakland creek, police said. Officers responded at 9:25 a.m. to a report of...
View Article‘BBQing while Black’ festival draws hundreds to Oakland’s Lake Merritt
OAKLAND — Smoke from charcoal-fired grills filled the air and music played in the background as hundreds of people gathered at Oakland’s Lake Merritt Sunday in a celebration of inclusivity. The event —...
View ArticleSingle-alarm East Oakland house fire under control
1100 Block E11th- E4 reports 2 story residential with #smokeshowing from B side, going into #fireattack. #oakland — Oakland Firefighters (@OaklandFireLive) May 20, 2018 E11th St- Crews reporting fire...
View ArticlePhotos: Curry scores game-high 35 in Warriors’ 126-85 win over Rockets
Click HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery on your mobile device. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry shoots a game-high 35 points in their 126-85 win over the Houston Rockets. Curry did...
View ArticleTesla crash in Castro Valley that killed Danville man is under investigation
Click here if you are having trouble viewing this gallery on a mobile device CASTRO VALLEY — A one-time member of the Cal marching band and chemical engineer died Sunday night when his electric car...
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