https://www.cbsnews.com/ Local News East Bay From CBSNews.com Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:51:46 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oakland-coach-john-beam-first-organized-memorial/ Hundreds gathered Friday night in Oakland for a tribute to coach John Beam and to celebrate his life. It was the first organized memorial for the coach since he was fatally shot on Nov. 13. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:14:22 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/12/06/8299c137-0769-441e-b166-bb9317aa9e72/thumbnail/60x60/6bd3b02be207285dc2560c9c1af80b23/snapshot-42.jpg f41125fb-cec5-45b1-ab03-8677ec8e3ae2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/last-chance-u-john-beam-laney-college-killing-oakland-suspect-charged/ The man accused in the killing of beloved Laney College athletic director John Beam in Oakland was charged with murder on Monday, and faces a gun enhancement count as well, authorities said. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:22:23 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/11/18/e60cfdc4-396c-4e0b-a343-be98d8d8c203/thumbnail/60x60/96c0d31aae1c64b5e4f658a8b8ad9c42/cedric-irving-jr.jpg d7220dfc-71f2-4239-9e50-41ee6517c9dc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oakland-john-beam-shooting-laney-college-last-chance-u-suspect-arrested/ John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:14:13 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/11/13/91f8a597-cb9d-4323-9b4c-a46fa6d35bbd/thumbnail/60x60/fe716c544143707fb9e97b90cc54993f/john-beam.jpg 623d2a0c-4e17-4ccc-bef3-4117a98bbd4a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/laney-college-shooting-fieldhouse-oakland-campus-lockdown/ A shooting at Oakland's Laney College injured the school's athletic director and former head football coach, John Beam, profiled in the Netflix docuseries "Last Chance U." Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:59:06 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/11/13/91f8a597-cb9d-4323-9b4c-a46fa6d35bbd/thumbnail/60x60/fe716c544143707fb9e97b90cc54993f/john-beam.jpg e1204b1f-2f25-4a6f-adb7-f5d10a7d2fcd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bay-area-immigration-crackdown-coast-guard-island-protests/ Officers opened fire Thursday evening at a vehicle backing into a line of police outside the U.S. Coast Guard base in Alameda. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:30:27 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/10/24/cec5a93b-d8a7-4dcf-8a33-c57d3572da6b/thumbnail/60x60/e95caaa4791762fadd4334da290dcc57/snapshot-3.jpg 8f2f6e06-bbc7-44f8-b419-055d20dd81b0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/betty-reid-soskin-celebrates-104th-birthday-at-bay-area-school-named-in-her-honor/ Betty Reid Soskin rang in her 104th birthday on Monday with a symphony of cheers from students lining the courtyard at Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in El Sobrante​. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:41:18 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/09/23/cc20db00-3f36-4f8f-964c-47001a3b33e2/thumbnail/60x60/9b682b767cbe7b7a81d57d5e6b44dc95/betty-reid-soskin.jpg 1d05b331-2fc8-472b-b159-792d3ff4acad https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-vegan-soul-food-restaurant-new-location/ In the heart of Oakland's Jack London Square, the aroma of bold Louisiana spices floats out of a kitchen where tradition meets transformation. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:21:59 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/29/10e37054-0ef3-4f11-8480-9b7dc73f6eb6/thumbnail/60x60/e506de749677b584e8ba8eef759aad35/souley-vegan-oakland-082925.jpg f0b0fdef-f73c-45f2-86e6-b00354b3adc9 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/couture-designer-lily-samiis-gowns-auction-george-mark-childrens-house/ The gowns will be featured in the "Elegance Meets Impact" charity auction, a philanthropic initiative aimed at raising funds to support the center's mission of providing compassionate, family-centered care. T Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:16:08 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/08/27/9974bae8-30ec-4c93-a21c-25dc067ecb5f/thumbnail/60x60/1608feca466f3982c835040baa111f44/snapshot.jpg 0350e9a5-5692-43e0-b456-993fbb1f2a9a https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/scat-ter-brain-adhd-women-of-color-the-marsh-berkeley/ A one-woman show from a Bay Area professor is urging women of color to find their voices, no matter what challenges they may face. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:09:11 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/29/a43cacc4-7892-46ac-aec5-80be7bc26635/thumbnail/60x60/4425156e51a35293c5070f861ccb9861/snapshot-1.jpg 779895cb-3e6c-4cb9-9cfd-e780bd560f89 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/pride-disability-month-berkeley-disability-justice-quilt/ Raising the visibility of people living with disabilities has become the mission of an activist and artist-in-residence at the Center of Independent Living in Berkeley. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:27:11 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/07/25/f1a72dc3-beed-4e90-981d-91d171019e7c/thumbnail/60x60/ce792a7d18c9038d7f6905a9ec983a03/snapshot-3.jpg 9f1ec94f-65ff-442b-95ed-d3cc19ecc1a0 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/piedmont-california-first-black-family-sidney-irene-dearing-memorial/ A memorial sculpture park honoring the first Black family to own a home in the city of Piedmont is once again gaining momentum, with Oakland artist and landscape architect Walter Hood ready to bring his design to life. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:29:49 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/18/0b88969e-9bf7-44d8-af8f-db1593238317/thumbnail/60x60/46c68aef43878549dc0ecb39761f333f/dearing-family-piedmont-ca-061825.jpg 6f083dbe-3b89-48bc-8441-9b7211a4f697 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-yoga-studio-part-of-rise-in-inclusive-nonbinary-owned-businesses/ Most of the instructors and clientele at Banana Yoga identify as gender expansive — an umbrella term for those who don't fit neatly into the male or female box. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:10:27 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/12/0f291aca-de0a-4c9e-afb5-db1007e46cf1/thumbnail/60x60/3a96b408db672d07af2675dc2c8e786c/snapshot-2025-06-11t181944-038.jpg 7a98f1a6-f2b9-4cd4-89b5-2a88261c893c https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/valkyries-coach-natalie-nakase-southern-california-roots/ Natalie Nakase is the first Asian American WNBA coach, but before even entering the world of coaching, she was a great basketball player. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:29:55 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/10/f9101800-1f36-4280-ab8b-bc2fae8fffc0/thumbnail/60x60/8a89dc4370414755bb852f955cc55008/natalie-nakase-marina-high-school.jpg 9c399826-2241-4371-9f4b-287512d98305 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/architect-eugene-tssui-draws-inspiration-from-nature-to-revolutionize-sustainable-design/ For architect and environmental activist Eugene Tssui, the future of sustainable design starts with a return to nature and a radical shift in mindset. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:01:54 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/06/cc716b3e-8b7b-4a29-ad76-9f1f77314a43/thumbnail/60x60/ee28678a0c5335294b0f153662be19a1/eugene-tssui.jpg 6b509ad1-b11e-4b69-afa9-c732c6bb0d0d https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-mother-art-postpartum-depression-mental-health/ We don't always get to choose the name we carry, but sometimes, if you're lucky, you grow into it. On a quiet morning in May, as she labored over her latest masterpiece, Theresa Fortune was finally living up to hers. Fri, 16 May 2025 19:22:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/16/7552b03a-ae08-469d-9c58-75366873286d/thumbnail/60x60/f7d7a0c1bc40b5a872940c01b972574b/theresa-fortune.jpg 608f2946-bbef-4d86-a7d4-136b3aad6bef https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dead-birds-found-in-richmond-northern-california/ The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed they received two dead birds from Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for evaluation, after several birds were found dead in a Bay Area neighborhood under mysterious circumstances. Wed, 14 May 2025 21:40:04 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/15/dfeda221-db92-4333-93ae-f512b9a2d6f5/thumbnail/60x60/398c9db108da7714a128ad5408313d2c/dying-birds.png 89e74adc-ee5d-4df7-99af-71e528d6e2e3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oakland-mayoral-candidate-loren-taylor-congratulates-barbara-lee-after-election-update/ Former Rep. Barbara Lee represented Oakland in Congress from 1998 until stepping down in January. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:40:38 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/16/045ea8cb-ddf0-4273-b1ed-2bacb2ec7b98/thumbnail/60x60/0cf7acd4b19776296f6689bfb161c7a4/lee-taylor-oakland-mayors-race-041625.jpg d06c13f5-028d-46b8-b0d6-1b84bc2682a2 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-world-war-ii-veteran-turns-100/ An Oakland man who served in World War II turned 100 years old and had some things to say about the country that called him to duty. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:57:28 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/23/0746ecb3-d883-490d-899f-bb1871a454fe/thumbnail/60x60/22fbeb730b5644027f09e731503e4e0b/snapshot-3.jpg a11568fc-e681-40d2-9904-45d19fada748 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-record-label-kingmakers-music-uplifts-black-community-socially-conscious-rap/ Rap music has long been a voice for struggle triumph and everyday life, but one Oakland record label is using it to create something deeper. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:42:01 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/15/b24e494c-21dc-4085-bfdf-5a903fc85fa6/thumbnail/60x60/578c6b36c6892b65916e104739d1351a/kingmakers-music.jpg f9c60431-62a1-4534-8c78-04b7cfb8aa38 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/us-government-closing-dublin-womens-prison-after-years-of-abuse/ The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:44:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/27/260686f0-c214-4dfe-91b8-c60d3109691e/thumbnail/60x60/caa41c35968a0422b0922d999f2afd75/ap24086840032474.jpg 0e6a18aa-8127-4aa4-8d9f-4006a8db9809 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/native-american-apache-artist-gabriel-patton-sr-oakland/ An East Bay man is celebrating his Apache heritage and his love of Oakland through his artwork. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:36:13 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/04/b8c9e807-aa8f-4733-81af-d06b03ba6da6/thumbnail/60x60/2bed15571e566362d3389e848bb48fee/dfa1914afff5c42e46dc5937db30ef79.jpg a2fb199d-aef5-4923-80d8-9a4be12377dd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oakland-hills-fire-keller-mountain/ A fast-moving vegetation fire broke out Friday afternoon in the hills of Oakland, California, burning at least two homes before firefighters were able to stop forward progress hours after the incident began. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:09:58 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/18/1c78f718-dd29-4be9-9aa3-2397f9bf0bdd/thumbnail/60x60/d42a9d0dc1d9b7140a95918261706e68/oakland-hills-fire-home-threatened.png 58a429ce-3a2e-4536-a66c-1268f39e8102 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/mezcal-moment-oakland-connoisseur-tastings-hhm-24/ A drink long popular in Mexico, demand for mezcal has exploded around the world and the Bay Area is no exception. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:47:23 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/21/39f6abab-3f2d-4900-88f1-ac96b760644d/thumbnail/60x60/7802ed8e6d5e45be8797abca94a5d501/mezcal-tasting-092024.jpg c5beb865-9517-4be4-954e-efe72005fcd2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-kamala-harris-political-trajectory-was-launched-in-her-native-california/ Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:20:07 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/14/6d1b5c0c-e708-4c2e-bdf5-49b2b0217203/thumbnail/60x60/ad65c7d21f5b285ab64fd5a72cc2fb21/ap24068076429515.jpg b43fb080-5851-4e7b-9609-d8545a1ddb9c https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/oakland-designates-new-lgbtq-cultural-district/ For the first time, the City of Oakland has an LGBTQ Cultural District for Pride Month. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:47:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/29/abec8634-ff2f-4c08-ba88-7b13687675df/thumbnail/60x60/4426b1b4d6a2af4156da2f1a7387db6d/oakland-pride.jpg feb3ff66-43f4-49a9-ad96-6d2ec6e76a21 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oakland-mayor-sheng-thao-fbi-raids-home/ FBI agents conducted an early-morning raid on the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Thursday morning, one of several raids on other properties in the city. Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:47:13 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/20/81f8a10e-76fb-4ba9-b798-233e1a39621e/thumbnail/60x60/1ce031fca8ed6813d7572e6185213068/capture.jpg 6c17561f-e43e-4ffe-aded-62243e404056 https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/juneteenth-hack-brings-black-artists-together-with-augmented-reality-tech/ A group of tech-driven artists from Oakland kicked off their inaugural Juneteenth hackathon this week, a tech event aimed at changing the way art is discovered and seen in their communities through a 21st century lens. Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:07:39 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/15/bec8d3ce-1426-4788-bd6f-4288b2c4a11b/thumbnail/60x60/1039eaf16e155dfeea674c1783b64989/peoplepower-juneteenthhack2.jpg 57054176-895e-4b76-bdb7-96b55381d259 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hundreds-of-acres-burned-in-grass-fire-near-lawrence-livermore-lab-in-east-bay/ Firefighters gained ground Sunday on the Corral Fire which scorched thousands of acres and burned down a home and forced residents to flee an area near Tracy. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:53:31 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/02/8b5cdf96-bb1a-4038-a9e1-33e85e755a6c/thumbnail/60x60/fc4d495732c4b6f12465645d345c3cd4/tracyblaze-corralfyr.jpg dd5de533-4000-404e-aa95-319acf2089bc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/massachusetts-fugitive-dubbed-bad-breath-rapist-captured-in-california-after-16-years-on-the-run/ Police in the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said. Wed, 29 May 2024 10:37:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/28/772f196a-3e28-4f93-b962-f972ef202a86/thumbnail/60x60/ae365451d1379f9c7c986609c371d14d/tuen-kit-lee-3.jpg 1c5edce6-2f73-4eb1-a5c2-f29ee4c9a429 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/port-of-oakland-commissioners-vote-to-add-san-francisco-to-oakland-international-airports-name/ Officials with the Port of Oakland on Thursday voted in favor of changing the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite a threatened lawsuit by San Francisco over what it calls a trademark violation. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:08:27 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/30/e3bdce4a-6188-415c-ba0f-8e0b1b46e3d9/thumbnail/60x60/730790b1bc0856407ab2d6dc7235789b/oakland-international-airport-032924.jpg ade582e2-10b1-461a-a4f4-55b2de5d059b