Scott Morris
Oakland
BART seeks to construct massive new mixed-use complex at Lake Merritt station
BART's Board of Directors has approved plans for a four-building housing, office and retail development around its Lake Merritt station. Read More
San Francisco Excelsior Sunnyside
Students safe after reports of shots fired at Balboa High School
Balboa High School was placed on lockdown after reports of a possible shooter on campus. Read More
Oakland
Oakland leaders declare Section 8 landlord incentive program a success
Mayor Libby Schaaf said the new program incentivizing landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers has already housed 684 families. Read More
Oakland
Community bike shop The Bikery burglarized, loses $20,000 in cash and bikes
The nonprofit shop is seeking the public's help in its recovery efforts. Read More
Oakland
Judge rejects plea deal for Ghost Ship operators
A judge rejected a plea deal for the operators of the Ghost Ship warehouse, where a fire killed 36 people in 2016. Read More
Oakland
Oakland's overflowing Tool Library seeks to expand into outdoor building
Bursting at the seams in their basement, the Friends of the Oakland Tool Library are hoping to open a shipping-container annex. Read More
Oakland
Mandela Grocery Cooperative drops plans to move into former 99 Cents Only store
The West Oakland co-op will focus on other projects, including some remodeling. Read More
Oakland
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing at MacArthur BART station
John Lee Cowell, 27, was arrested for allegedly killing Nia Wilson and wounding her sister on Sunday. Read More
Oakland
Police seek suspect in fatal BART stabbing
John Cowell is wanted in the stabbing of Nia Wilson and her sister at the MacArthur BART station. Read More
Oakland
Oakland planners approve proposed Uptown office complex
The Eastline development would encompass more than three acres. Read More
Oakland
Alameda County deportation defense program funded for another year
Last year, ACILEP represented 680 people in immigration court who could not afford an attorney. Read More
Oakland SoMa
Cannabis companies raise funds for girl targeted by 'Permit Patty'
A cannabis entrepreneur nicknamed "Permit Patty" called 911 because the girl was selling water without a permit. Read More
Oakland
New California Trail exhibit opens at Oakland Zoo
Three years in the making, the Zoo's state wildlife exhibit is now open to the public. Read More
Oakland
Mixed-use tower to replace car dealership near Lake Merritt
A 200-foot-tall residential tower with ground-floor retail will replace an Acura dealership. Read More
Oakland
Group offers $300,000 reward to find construction site arsonists
Several residential structures under development in Oakland burned in 2016 and 2017. Read More
Oakland
Boots Riley previews film for hometown audience
The writer-director took questions after a screening of his new film, "Sorry to Bother You." Read More
Oakland
Oakland Department of Transportation kicks off summer paving initiative
The city's Department of Transportation aims to repave 25 miles of streets. Read More
Oakland
Final chapter for Downtown's Laurel Book Store
Owner Luan Stauss nearly closed last year but decided to give it another go. Read More
Oakland
In new study, EPA measuring lead levels in West Oakland soil
The study is the first of its kind to take place on the West Coast. Read More
Oakland
Hundreds march to support sex workers, protest new federal law
Hundreds rallied in Oakland against federal legislation that led several websites to close. Read More
Oakland
City to appeal judge's decision blocking coal ban at port
The city will appeal a judge's decision blocking enforcement of its coal ban at the Port of Oakland. Read More
Oakland
African American Museum receives grant to digitize rare protest footage
AAMLO will receive nearly $20,000 to preserve rare films and audio that were donated in 1992. Read More
Oakland
Local comics shop gets exclusive Oakland-themed Black Panther cover
The character became inextricably linked to Oakland with the movie's release this year. Read More
Oakland
City lacks evidence to block coal shipments, judge finds
A developer planning to ship coal through the Port of Oakland may be able to proceed. Read More
Oakland
City opens negotiations with A's over Coliseum purchase
The team is officially considering two different sites in Oakland for a new stadium. Read More