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A 40-year-old woman was shot in an East Oakland parking lot after an argument and is hospitalized with a lower-leg wound; police seek information.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Private companies use surveillance, militarized tactics, and temporary takeovers to expel squatters from Bay Area properties, bypassing lengthy legal eviction processes.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Oakland public school students and staff were exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water while the district delayed disclosure and repairs.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A blown transformer damaged Bores 1 and 3 of the Caldecott Tunnel, forcing partial closure and rerouting traffic while repairs continue with no reopen estimate.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas in Britain and Commonwealth countries, originating from giving boxes of money or gifts to servants and the poor.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A 34-year-old Oakland man was shot while driving in East Oakland, self-transported to a hospital, and is in stable condition as police investigate.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Lewis Stevenson, a 26-year-old free climber and photographer, died accidentally from blunt-force head injuries and uncontrolled descent after falling from Spain’s Castilla La Mancha bridge.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Berkeley offers many free and low-cost arts and cultural venues, including museums and galleries with regular free admission and varied exhibition schedules.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Walnut Creek on Ice returns for its 20th season at Civic Park, offering outdoor ice skating, Frosty's Summit Ice Slide, firepits, festive music, and family-friendly winter activities.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Oakland has hundreds of severely deteriorated streets; Tyrell Street and Woodcliff Court rank as the worst.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Two new East Bay eateries opened: Li's Knife Cut Noodle in Berkeley offers handmade knife-cut noodles with free refills; Sourdough & Co. opened in Pinole.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Twelve standout East Bay food stories of 2025 spotlight reopenings, new restaurants, Michelin recognition, community-driven ventures, and expanded local food awards.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A powerful multi-day storm will bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flash flooding, and runoff causing creek and drainage flooding in the East Bay Friday.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Berkeley Food Pantry will close after Jan. 30, 2026 due to failed merger negotiations, increased demand, shutdown impacts, and limited church capacity.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Bay Area News Group runs a boys Athlete of the Week poll listing weekly nominees, strict voting rules, deadlines, nomination procedures, and announced weekly winners.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Oakland offers diverse New Year's Eve events including family-friendly parties, alcohol-free celebrations, hyphy dance nights, historical-costume galas, and live music concerts.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Denmark and Greenland insist on sovereignty over Greenland and reject U.S. efforts to assert control following the appointment of a U.S. special envoy.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hayward raised its Pavement Condition Index from 69 to 78 through a targeted road-improvement program and use of StreetSaver, improving driving conditions and protecting vehicles.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A Russian missile strike on port infrastructure in Odesa killed eight people and wounded 27 amid ongoing diplomatic talks between U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian representatives.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The EU delays signing a major EU‑Mercosur free-trade deal after farmer protests and opposition from France and Italy, risking diplomatic credibility.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Trump administration is pressuring Germany to include the neofascist AfD in government while endorsing far-right European parties, reversing longstanding post‑WWII democratic alignments.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Kaiser Permanente paused gender-affirming surgical care for patients under 19, creating uncertainty about access to surgeries and hormone-related treatments for transgender youth.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A civil lawsuit seeks to hold Donald Trump legally accountable for allegedly conspiring to obstruct the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021 attack.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Good Hop, a longtime Oakland beer bar and bottle shop, will close December 31 after owners cited insurmountable challenges.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Oakland contracted Lind Marine to remove about 36 sunken, abandoned, and unauthorized residential boats from the estuary through 2027 using federal and state grant funding.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM