Tilden Steam Train Threatens to Skip Berkeley Hills Over Lease Standoff
Owner Ellen Thomsen says the Tilden steam train may be removed if the Park District doesn't sign a long-term lease to fund repairs and succession planning.
Oakland's "Guns to Gardens" Buyback Event Collects 58 Firearms in Community-Led Gun Violence Reduction Initiative
The Oakland Police Department's "Guns to Gardens" buyback event led to the collection of 58 firearms, including assault rifles and ghost guns, in exchange for gift cards and garden tools.
Magnetic Tides' kTMP Wins FDA Breakthrough, Eyes Stroke Trials
Berkeley startup Magnetic Tides says its kilohertz brain‑stimulation method boosted cortical excitability in early testing, won FDA Breakthrough status and is enrolling patients in trials. Early safety signals are encouraging but larger clinical studies are next.
UPDATE: Alameda County DA Charges Suspect with Murder in Death of Oakland's Coach John Beam; Proposes Gun Control Measures
Murder charges have been filed against Cedric Irving Jr. for the death of Laney College's athletic director John Beam, with the potential for a 50-year sentence if convicted.
PHOTOS: Sergey's Giant White Airship is Flying Over the Bay Again, Testing His Disaster Relief Blimp
That massive white blimp drifting past Alcatraz yesterday wasn't advertising anything—it's Google co-founder Sergey Brin's latest attempt to revolutionize disaster relief with a 400-foot electric airship. Hoodline staff caught the behemoth tracing a deliberate path from the Golden Gate to the Bay Bridge, part of expanded test flights that have Silicon Valley asking whether this floating giant might actually deliver on its humanitarian promises.
Port of Oakland Reports Slight Increase in Container Movement, Signaling Steady Trade Amid Global Economic Shifts
The Port of Oakland reported increased cargo flow in October, with a small rise in twenty-foot equivalent units moved, indicating stability despite the ongoing challenges in the global shipping industry.
Brentwood Police Seize Illegal AR-Style Pistol During Routine Traffic Stop, Pittsburg Man Charged
Brentwood police seized an illegal AR-style pistol during a routine traffic stop, leading to the arrest of Jason Ramirez on gun-related charges. The incident highlights efforts to combat gun violence and the issue with untraceable "ghost guns."












