Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations around the East Bay.
Many questions remain about the raid at Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home including why the Postal Inspection Service also took part.
A former chief of staff for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said the mayor should resign following the FBI raid at her home Thursday.
A Black, woman-owned small business is closing down in Oakland partly due to repeated break-ins, according to the owner.
A sideshow turns violent; a mayor's home is raided by the FBI; details emerge in officer-involved-shooting; police tips to avoid burglary.
The mayor is currently the target of a recall campaign.
According to police, a fight then broke out and as the crowd headed towards it, multiple shots were fired.
At around midnight, officers responded to the area of Grand Avenue and Lake Park Avenue after reports of a large sideshow.
A Pamela Price recall campaign kickoff rally on Saturday morning turned heated and confrontational.
On Tuesday, a new era of baseball begins in Oakland with the inaugural home game for the Oakland Ballers baseball team.
A ladybug seeks shade from this week's heatwave.
A wonderful bird is the pelican, His bill will hold more than his bellican. -Ogden Nash
Manager Gautam Kumar said it's the third burglary at that Piedmont Avenue store in five months.
The inaugural home opener for the Oakland Ballers next week will be a sold-out affair, according to team officials.
Lyle ran cross country and track at Bishop O'Dowd. His skills attracted recruiters from UC Riverside.
Amazon Future Engineer awarded hundreds of students with 4-year scholarships up to $40,000 and paid industry internships.
The shooting occurred in the school, Lt. Robert Trevino told reporters. It's located in the Oakland Hills at 12250 Skyline Blvd.
"Armstrong brings unmatched knowledge and experience to this Council race," said a statement from Singer.
"I'm looking forward to working with you and with members of the community to make Oakland safer," Mitchell said.
The teens may use the awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
Energy bills are typically the second-largest expense for schools after staff salaries.
In 2018, he was awarded "Rookie of the Year" by the Oakland Police Officers' Association.
Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting but did not locate any victims physically struck by gunfire.
He played for the Oakland Raiders, is a pastor in Livermore, and previously coached in Pleasanton and Oakland.
Officers opened fire, hitting the suspect. Medics arrived but the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
An East Bay father and his two sons recently decided they wanted to speak openly about their situation to bring their struggle to light.
According to some online reports, the victim was a homeless woman who was in a tent that was lit on fire at an encampment in the area.
"Having served in this profession for most of my adult life, I fully understand the challenges that you face daily," Mitchell said.
"Just as a small nuclear family is complex, you multiply that by a hundred, that's the work of Trybe," Park said.
With the help of family and friends, Krause opened his coffee shop on a mission to give a second shot to ex-cons and recovering addicts.
"(The holidays don't) feel complete. We try but their absence is felt greatly," Garcia Macias said.
This is the popular fast-food chain's first-ever permanent restaurant closure which comes amid concerns over a rise in crime in the area.
Kyle Melton emailed school officials demanding the article be taken down immediately.
On Monday, Mayor Sheng Thao presented a different picture of the area, saying crime is trending down and is an example of "good governance."
Police said a driver crashed into the large glass windows of a business in an attempt to gain entry.
The alleged robbery took place around 3:45 p.m. March 2 in the 400 block of Euclid Avenue.
"Crows sleep communally. We call them roosts, and they're these large congregations of birds," he said.
An Oakland teacher says students deserve to know the details surrounding the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Robberies are up by 32% so far this year and thieves are very specific about how and who they are going after.
Your business, school or nonprofit could score a grant to help with reusable food containers, refrigeration, bins and more.