Alameda County

Covid update: Hospitalization rates double, wastewater samples show alarming East Bay spike

Omicron surge: Several Bay Area counties have seen Covid hospitalization rates more than double in the past month.

2 years ago

‘Sobering’ report documents more than 800 homeless deaths in three years in Alameda County

More than 800 people died while homeless in Alameda County over a three-year period spanning 2018 to 2020.

2 years ago

Lateefah Simon retains BART Board of Director seat amid residency dispute

In a reversal, Lateefah Simon will be allowed to retain her Board of Directors seat as outside legal experts resolve…

2 years ago

Police say suspect nearly hit officer before chase from Novato to San Francisco

An East Bay man who allegedly drove his vehicle at an officer was arrested Sunday afternoon after leading authorities on…

2 years ago

Nearly 90 affordable apartments up for grabs in Berkeley housing lottery

City officials in Berkeley on Thursday announced households that make less than $88,000 have until next week to apply to…

2 years ago

Residential smoking ban approved by Alameda County board of supervisors

Smoking in multi-unit residents in Alameda County's Unincorporated Areas will be prohibited in July.

2 years ago

California AG: Walmart illegally dumped tons of hazardous waste from stores

A new lawsuit alleges Walmart has disposed of items like aerosol cans, alkaline and lithium batteries, insect killer sprays.

2 years ago

Alameda County to ease mask requirements in ‘controlled settings’

As of Monday, Alameda County residents can take off masks in specific and "controlled" indoor settings where everyone is vaccinated.

2 years ago

More than 11,000 Bay Area customers still without power after overnight rain, wind

PG&E crews are slowly restoring power to several thousand customers around the Bay Area. More than 11,000 customers are still…

3 years ago

Bay Area health officers issue guidelines for easing mask requirements

Eight Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley have issued a joint statement outlining how and when indoor mask…

3 years ago

Magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes near Dublin

A 3.0 magnitude quake struck in the hills along the eastern border of Alameda County at 5:09 p.m. Saturday, according…

3 years ago

New tiny home village offers dignified space, care for 34 residents in need

Ken Woodmansee, an unhoused man in Alameda County, was one of the first to park his van as part of…

3 years ago

Two Alameda County lawmakers float RV parking site pilot program

A pilot program for safe and legal places for unhoused residents to park their recreational vehicles was announced recently by…

3 years ago

Police arrest suspected hacker accused of using nude photos to extort high school teens

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Berkeley Monday on suspicion of hacking the social media accounts of at least 17…

3 years ago

Seven Bay Area counties issue indoor mask orders effective Tuesday

Effective Tuesday, seven of the nine Bay Area counties will again require that all people wear face masks in indoor…

3 years ago

Weekend Covid-19 update: New guidance, mandates abound as surge rages back to winter levels

The shift in messaging has been both rapid and remarkable. While health outcomes are of obvious concern, the threat of…

3 years ago

Pandemic of tribalism: Anti-vaccination messaging and misinformation kills

Covid-19 in the U.S. is overshadowed by another pandemic, one of misinformation and mistrust, with consequences playing out in real…

3 years ago

Bay Area health officers renew indoor mask recommendation, regardless of vaccination status

Public health officers from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma and the city of Berkeley…

3 years ago

Weather service issues brutal weekend forecast, extends heat advisory to North Bay valleys

The National Weather Service Friday morning issued an adjusted weekend heat advisory to include North Bay valleys. While cities like…

3 years ago

Officials issue not-so-subtle reminder: ‘Seriously. No Fireworks. Zip. Zero.’

Gearing up their fire prevention efforts ahead of the Fourth of July, fire and police officials are noting that all…

3 years ago

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