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Massive Crowds March And Rally In Support Of Oakland Teacher StrikeA huge crowd of Oakland public school teachers, students, parents and others rallied outside Oakland City Hall on Thursday in support of a teacher strike during its first day.
Caught On Camera: Man Pitching Conservative Views Assaulted At UC BerkeleyPolice are looking for a suspect who assaulted a man publicizing his conservative viewpoints on the campus of University of California, Berkeley in an attack captured on video.
Bill Proposed To End Catholic Confession Exemption For Reporting Child AbuseState Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) has introduced a bill, SB 360, to end the “penitential communication” exemption to child abuse reporting.
Specialized Fremont Police Drone Helps Find Missing Deaf TeenEarlier this month, Fremont police used special technology to help find a deaf student reported missing in the East Bay during a search effort that was complicated by rough terrain and darkness.
Napa County Wineries, Environmentalists Clash Over Proposed Land-Use RulesA land-use fight is brewing in Napa County pitting environmental activists on one side and winery owners on the other.
All Westbound Lanes Of I-80 Reopen After Tractor Trailer OverturnsAll westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 80 in Vacaville have reopened Thursday following a closure caused by a tractor trailer that overturned and spilled its load of 15-20 crushed vehicles onto the highway, the California Highway Patrol said.
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Caught on Camera: Conservative Assaulted on UC Berkeley CampusPolice are looking for a suspect who assaulted a man publicizing his conservative viewpoints on the campus of University of California, Berkeley in an attack captured on video. Andria Borba reports. (2-21-19)
Thousands March on Day One of Oakland Teachers StrikeDay One of the Oakland teacher strike kicked off with songs, rallying cries and thousands of teachers, parents, students, and members of various unions gathered in solidarity. Julie Watts reports. (2-21-19)
Bay Area Lawmaker Pushes for Increased Transparency for Catholic Confessions of Child AbuseState senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) wants to require priests who have knowledge of an incident of child abuse to be required to report it to authorities -- even if that information was divulged during confession. Melissa Caen reports. (2-21-19)
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Parents' Survival Guide For Oakland Teachers StrikePicket lines went up outside Oakland schools early Thursday after negotiators failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. What is a parent to do?
82-Year-Old Crossing Guard Pushes Two Girls To Safety Before Being Hit By SUVThe family of an 82-year-old crossing guard says she pushed two girls to safety before being struck by an SUV Friday morning.
$13 Million In Meth Hidden Among Frozen Strawberries Seized At Border CrossingA truck driver hauling frozen strawberries from Mexico into the U.S. was arrested Saturday after customs officers found nearly $13 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in the trailer.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Fugitive Recovery Operation Nets 50 Arrests In San Francisco's TenderloinA fugitive recovery operation conducted by the San Francisco Police Department’s Tenderloin Station Wednesday led to 50 arrests of individuals with outstanding warrants, according to authorities.
Gas Leak Near San Francisco Hall Of Justice CappedA gas leak near San Francisco's Hall of Justice has prompted a shelter in place advisory Thursday morning.
San Francisco Weather: Wet February Drives Drought Fears AwayA series of fierce February winter storms that have dumped record levels of snow on the Sierra and caused minor flooding in the Bay Area have driven away any fears of a return to drought conditions.
East Bay News
Oakland Teachers Walk Off The Job; Reject Latest Contract Offer Picket lines went up outside Oakland schools early Thursday after negotiators failed to reach an agreement on a new contract involving pay raises and class sizes.
Parents' Survival Guide For Oakland Teachers StrikePicket lines went up outside Oakland schools early Thursday after negotiators failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. What is a parent to do?
Hayward Police Pursue Armed Carjacking Suspect, Ends In I-880 CrashHayward police were in pursuit of a vehicle involved in a carjacking when the suspect vehicle collided with five other vehicles on I-880 near Winton Ave. in Hayward.
South Bay News
San Jose Mayor Forgoes 'Stale' State Of The City AddressSan Jose's mayor said he has decided not to hold a State of the City address this year because the formula is "stale," but his critics aren't completely buying it.
Group Demands Parking Spaces, Aid For Homeless San Jose State StudentsA student group advocating for the homeless attending San Jose State University is demanding spaces be set aside inside a campus parking garage so homeless students can sleep in their cars.
UC Santa Cruz Student Accused Of Using Phone App To Sell Illegal DrugsA Sunnyvale 18-year-old has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly creating a cell phone app and using it to sell and distribute cocaine and methamphetamines.
North Bay News
All Westbound Lanes Of I-80 Reopen After Tractor Trailer OverturnsAll westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 80 in Vacaville have reopened Thursday following a closure caused by a tractor trailer that overturned and spilled its load of 15-20 crushed vehicles onto the highway, the California Highway Patrol said.
ICE: Man Who Shot At Napa Deputy In Country Illegally, Deported Multiple TimesThe man who was shot dead by a Napa County sheriff’s deputy after he fired at her point blank during a traffic stop was a Mexican national in the country illegally after being deported multiple times, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Vallejo Couple Indicted For Manufacturing Meth Pills With Trump LikenessA federal grand jury indicted a Vallejo couple Thursday on charges they used an elder care facility as front for an illegal methamphetamine manufacturing operation that produced pills in the likeness of President Donald Trump.
Sports Headlines & Scores
Sharks Pummel Penguins in 4-0 VictoryThe San Jose Sharks took advantage of sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 4-0 victory Thursday night.
Cousins' Advice To Williamson: Shut It Down And Get Ready For The ProsThe talents of Duke freshman Zion Williamson have not gone unnoticed by his future NBA opponents, including Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins.
WWE Roster Changes, As NXT Takes Over Raw And SmackDownWWE is in the midst of a major roster shakeup, as a second wave of NXT wrestlers are being called up to RAW and SmackDown.
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Photos: Indie Rockers Panic! At The Disco Pack Oracle ArenaLas Vegas-based rock band Panic! At the Disco brought their Pray for the Wicked Tour to Oracle Arena in Oakland Tuesday to play for an enthusiastic room packed with fans.
Photos: Hard Rockers Danko Jones Lands At Slim'sToronto-based power trio Danko Jones teamed up with outrageous southern rockers Nashville Pussy at Slim's in San Francisco Saturday night for an evening of hard-rocking good times.
Photos: Explosion Starts Gas-Fueled 3-Alarm Fire In San FranciscoAt least four buildings were ablaze following a construction site gas line explosion that ignited an inferno at Geary and Parker in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon.
