California homicide rates decreased to historic lows in 2025
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Alameda County hospital system lays off hundreds of employees to counter federal cuts – The Mercury News
A day after many Alameda Health System employees had received notices of paid leave — only to have…
Bay Area and California rebound with job gains after months of losses
The Bay Area and California both had robust job gains in November 2025 that represented rebounds from months…
Girl accidentally shot in head on Chicago’s South Side: police
CHICAGO – A teenage girl was accidentally shot near the eye Tuesday morning in Chicago’s Oakland neighborhood. What…
Investigation underway after teen injured in unintentional shooting on Chicago’s South Side
An investigation is underway after a teenage girl was unintentionally shot in Chicago’s Oakland neighborhood early Tuesday morning. …
Kaiser labor talks stall, raising fears of another strike
Talks between Kaiser and a labor union representing health care workers ground to a halt late last week,…
Oakland fugitive wanted in killing of his nephew captured in Phoenix
OAKLAND, Calif. – A man wanted on suspicion of killing his nephew in Oakland was arrested on Thanksgiving…
The Phoenix affordable apartments open in West Oakland – NBC Bay Area
A new West Oakland apartment complex was celebrated by local officials and community members Thursday with the hope…
‘Last Chance U’ football coach John Beam has died after being shot on campus
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Laney College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last…
No. 1 Houston routs Oakland by 33 points
News staff and wire sevices Houston – Kingston Flemings had 19 points and nine assists, Emanuel Sharp scored…