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Grass fire burning by train tracks damages home in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif. - A vegetation fire in Fremont burned near train tracks and homes and extended to nearby trees, authorities said. Crews first responded around 3:25 p.m. in the area of Paseo Padre Parkway and Finnigan Terrace. One home suffered some damage, though the extent of it wasn't specified. Officials...
Learn what new state housing laws mean for Piedmont
A controversial housing project on Wistaria Way has recently focused attention on state housing law SB 9 — a relatively new law that allows owners of properties with single-family homes anywhere in the state to sell or split off part of their lot, and permits each lot to include up to two units, including duplexes.
Port of Oakland Invests $19.3 Million in Solar Energy to Power Airport, Seaport, and Cut Costs
The Oakland Port Commissioners have spent $19.3 million to buy solar power. This investment will last 20 years and aims to enhance its environmental reputation while securing stable energy costs. Instead of keeping all the energy for themselves, they will sell it to tenants like the Oakland International Airport and the Oakland Seaport. This move benefits both sustainability goals and financial stability amid fluctuating energy prices, according to the Port of Oakland.
Notes and Quotes: “A different willingness, a different desire”
Resilience has defined the squad over the past few weeks, coming off of a 0-0 draw with NCFC to conclude the four-game homestand. Now entering the second half of the season, the Boys in Old Glory Red will pack their bags and head on the road to face notorious Norcal rivals, Oakland Roots SC.
Man in Berkeley robs USPS mail carrier via threats of a gun
A man claiming to have a gun robbed a mail carrier in Berkeley of her keys on Friday afternoon and then fled the scene, authorities report. Details were limited as of publication time. But police said the man approached the woman in the 2400 block of Ellsworth Street, near Channing...
Police chase catalytic converter thieves: 1 arrested, 1 escapes
A man brandished a gun and may have fired it during a catalytic converter theft attempt Friday morning leading to a police chase through the Berkeley Hills, authorities report. During the pursuit, the men threw items at a Berkeley police officer and damaged his windshield, BPD said. The officer was...
Suspect Arrested, Array of Firearms Seized After Road Rage Shooting on California Freeway
Law enforcement officials were able to swiftly apprehend a suspect following a freeway shooting incident in June. The shooting, which arose from a road rage confrontation, ended without injury but set off a search that concluded with the discovery of a significant firearm. On the evening of June 16, a...
How Oakland residents can qualify for a free $160 transit debit card
(KRON) — After a successful “Universal Basic Mobility” launch in East Oakland, the city will start giving eligible residents transit debit cards in West Oakland. The city says these debit cards-which give residents access to “BART, AC Transit, BayWheels bike share, Lime and VeoRide E-scooters, Amtrak and other forms of public transportation”-will give out up […]
New UC Berkeley research shows some tampons contain toxic metals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Afirst of its kind study sheds light on what's in a popular product used by women. According to data from UC Berkeley researchers, tampons from several brands, that millions of people use each month, can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium. The study's lead...
Adults play: New Westbrae wine bar offers space to ‘chill’
Berkeley has plenty of spots to grab a beer or sip a cocktail, but bright, friendly wine bars are in short supply. With the opening of Westbrae’s Adega Azul Wine Shop and Bar in early June, Diva Robin has delivered a welcome new option for area oenophiles. Robin, who...
Alexander Massialas Named Head Coach of Stanford Fencing
STANFORD, Calif. – Alexander Massialas has been named head coach of the Stanford fencing program, as announced by Bernard Muir, the Jaquish and Kenninger Director of Athletics. Massialas is currently in Paris, France, set to compete in his fourth Olympics with Team USA. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to...
Deadly 6-vehicle Fremont crash involved a big rig hauling 10K pounds of beef
FREMONT, Calif. — A fatal crash involving five vehicles, including a jackknifed big rig, shut down southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Fremont for about six hours Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP said that at about 7:05 a.m., officers learned about a crash in the highway’s...
Los Angeles’ school district banned cellphones. Should Oakland follow suit?
Los Angeles Unified School District, the largest school district in the state, made headlines last month when the board approved a ban on cellphone and social media use during the school day for students. While school districts in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond do not have policies banning cellphone and social...
For Oakland Roots assistant coach Joseph Nane, moving forward means giving back
Less than a year after his last professional games, 37-year-old is finding success on a pathway he didn’t previously envision. Joseph Nane never wanted to become a coach. Throughout a career that spanned two continents and saw the Cameroon native compete at the top of the club game in North America in the Concacaf Champions Cup, the idea of stepping onto the sidelines wasn’t the post-career pathway the central midfielder envisioned.
Public Agenda: To stripe or not to stripe
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CITY COUNCIL … The council is not meeting this week. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION … The commission plans to consider adding pickleball striping to courts at Terman Park for use by Fletcher Middle School students. It also plans to hear an update about improvements at Foothills and Arastradero nature preserves. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 999 3789 9745.
Berkeley to host pair of disaster readiness workshops
The city has hosted one workshop, and is scheduled to host a second Saturday, on natural hazards and disasters that pose danger to Berkeley, part of a regular update to the city’s emergency protocols. The July 20 meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Community Room of the...
11 Arrested in Pleasant Hill Theft Suppression Operation
The Pleasant Hill Police Department announced 11 arrests during a theft suppression operation at the Crossroads Shopping center in Pleasant Hill. On Thursday, July 18th, the Pleasant Hill Police Department conducted a theft suppression operation at the Crossroads Shopping Center. During this operation, officers recovered approximately $2,000 in stolen merchandise, and made 11 arrests at Dicks Sporting Goods, Kohls, Marshalls and DSW:
Oakland-Alameda free water shuttle service resumes after launch day issues
The force of impact from docking the new Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle likely caused the damage that forced an 18-hour service suspension, the ferry agency said.Crews installed temporary fendering on the boat to add cushion during docking, according to San Francisco Bay Ferry agency spokesperson Thomas Hall. The vessel, affectionately named Woodstock, makes 37 trips per day between Oakland's Jack London Square and Alameda Landing.Hall said the ferry agency is working with its water shuttle project partners -- including the city of Alameda and Jack London Square -- to develop more permanent fendering on the docks themselves."We don't anticipate this...
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