Ghost-of-a-chance materializes: Fairfield teen's wish is fulfilled
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:09:52 GMT

When it comes to having a good time, Fairfield's Tashia Guinn prefers prowling the dank, darkened passageways of a decommissioned aircraft carrier to Disneyland any day.

Oakland Investigating Fatal Shooting Of 31-Year-Old Man
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:49:46 GMT

A 31-year-old Oakland man was fatally shot Thursday evening, police Officer Jeff Thomason said.

California Attorney General Jerry Brown is shown at his office in Oakland, Calif.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:37:06 GMT

California Attorney General Jerry Brown wants to be governor, again. At the age of 71, he says he can use his experience to bring Democrats and Republicans together.

Jail health workers begin strike in Oakland, Dublin
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:28:42 GMT

About 13 workers from the Glenn Dyer Detention Facility picket during a one-day strike outside the facility in downtown Oakland, Calif.

Ethics commission: Oakland should not change campaign rules
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:34 GMT

Oakland's public ethics commission said Thursday night the city should not change its campaign contribution and spending limits in the 2010 election season.

Police ID suspect in Sunday shooting in Oakland
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:40:24 GMT

A man wanted in a Sunday morning attempted homicide was identified by name and photo in a police announcement today.

Police Say Eight-Year Old Lied About Attempted Kidnapping
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:34:58 GMT

Oakland police say an eight-year old girl who claimed she was the victim of an attempted abduction made the whole thing up.

Dave Newhouse: Still producing despite layoff
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:28:00 GMT

Former Channel 5 sportscaster Rick Quan talks about his new career, specifically the production of a documentary on art in the Japanese American internment camps of World War II, at his home in Oakland, Calif., Monday, March 1, 2010.

Uptick in parents bringing their infants to happy hour
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:07:57 GMT

Binkies and booze? For many parents, toting their tots to happy hour is a way to have some 'me' time without ditching the baby.

Coming Attractions: Rush to 'Wait Until Dark' at the Paramount in Oakland
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:01:25 GMT

My first adrenaline rush at the movies was caused by the hand reaching up from the grave near the end of "Carrie." I call it classic because it's been done and redone so many times since that it's become a cliche.

Driver in fatal crash was drunk, police say
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:49:46 GMT

The crash happened at the intersection of Hegenberger Road and Doolittle drive shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday, said Officer Jeff Thomason, Oakland police spokesman.

Oakland reports four fatal shootings in 48 hours
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:25:28 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. a " Oakland homicide detectives are looking for leads after a string of deadly shootings in just a 48-hour period.Police say the violence began Thursday night when 31-year-old Mohamed Diop was shot to death on an Oakland street near his home.Then around 2:35 p.m. Friday, police say 29-year-old Victor Johns and 56-year-old John Jones ...

Oakland: One Dead, One in Custody After Crash Near Airport
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:59:11 GMT

One person is dead and another in custody following a crash near Oakland International Airport on Saturday evening, police said today.

Oakland: Protesters arrested, traffic flowing again on Interstate 880
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:31:56 GMT

Just before 9 p.m., the group headed to a Front Street parking structure and the crowd mostly dispersed.

Day of Action field reports
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:19:44 GMT

Protesters are making their way from UC Berkeley to Oakland City Hall. Jobert Poblete Wea re starting to get some field reports from todaya s big Strike and Day of Action -- which culminates in a 5 p.m. rally in Civic Center Plaza -- from some Guardianistas who we have covering various marches.

SWAT team called into Oakland neighborhood following homicide
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:22:58 GMT

An Oakland police SWAT team has been called to the scene of a fatal shooting in East Oakland.

2 Oakland Murder Suspects Arrested
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:10:34 GMT

Oakland police said Saturday that two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder in connection with a drive-by shooting Friday afternoon that left two men dead.

Oakland and Richmond receive state grants to fight gang violence
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:17:47 GMT

The cities of Oakland and Richmond will each receive $382,639 in grant money from the state to help reduce gang violence under Gov.

California's university students protest fee hike
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 07:58:01 GMT

Oakland police officers arrest a group of protesters that attempted to block Interstate 880 following a rally for the national day of action against school funding cuts and tuition increases Students and faculty at California's public universities rallied across the state on Thursday to protest steep fee hikes that they say have damaged a system of ...

Woman dies after falling overboard from ferry
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:32:51 GMT

A woman died after apparently falling overboard from a ferry into the San Francisco Bay this morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Coast Guard.