Oakland Tribune

We don't know but if you've got a monkey joke, you're not alone Full Story »

BENICIA — Police were engaged in a tense standoff with an armed man in Lake Herman Park late last night.The suspect, who reportedly was hunkered behind a log with a high-powered rifle, fired at least one shot at about 7:45 p. Full Story »

As abortion takes center stage in health care debate, so does California senator. Full Story »

The 19-year-old son of home run king Barry Bonds was arrested Saturday in Menlo Park, accused of spitting in his mother's face and throwing a metal doorknob at her during an argument, police said. Full Story »

No foul play is suspected in the Hayward death, authorities say. Full Story »

'We need a permanent, stable source of funding,' Alameda County administrator says. Full Story »

While the first-time candidate is resisting spending her own cash on her bid to unseat Sen. Barbara Boxer, she has plenty to spend if she changes her mind. Full Story »

Alameda County health workers are warning people to be prepared to wait — in some cases at least two hours — at H1N1 flu shot clinics being held throughout the county on Saturday. Full Story »

Gifts to politicians' family members also would have to be reported if state's political watchdog passes new rules. Full Story »

n State health department raises age of eligibility Full Story »

The California Highway Patrol has issued a weather advisory for motorists traveling on Interstate 280 in San Mateo County this morning. Black ice and low visibility due to fog have been reported on portions of 280 from Highway 92 in San Mateo to Larkspur Drive in Burlingame, CHP officer John Short Full Story »

The decision will determine if the mayoral election is in June or November Full Story »

The increase, to be discussed Jan. 14, would cost ratepayers about $6 per month. Full Story »

ANTIOCH — A man forced an Antioch Middle School sixth-grader into a bathroom stall Monday and touched him inappropriately, his mother and school district officials said. Full Story »

Once the home of three small schools, West Oakland's McClymonds campus soon could house just one high school again. Full Story »

Top advisers to a powerful Bay Area transportation commission have recommended approval of AC Transit's proposal to minimize bus service cuts by reallocating $35 million in federal funds earmarked for a planned bus rapid transit service in Oakland, Berkeley and San Leandro. Full Story »

NUMMI's looming shutdown has caused another economic domino to topple: Injex Industries Inc., an East Bay company that supplies the auto factory, will eliminate nearly 400 jobs and might close altogether. Full Story »

Union: District, teachers to move one step closer to possible strike Full Story »

n Police say suspects were driving 30-50 miles per hour above posted speed limit Full Story »

I do not take joy in anyone losing their job, but a 0.08 blood alcohol level is legally drunk, and zero-tolerance police enforcement of drunken driving has led to a decline in DUI deaths. Full Story »

Two men arrested on charges of racing down a San Jose street and killing a 20-year-old former cheerleader in October were taken back into custody Tuesday after a judge increased their bail more than sevenfold to $750,000. Full Story »

A two-night bazaar will feature crafts, food, music -- and a beer's debut. Full Story »

Motorists now paying below $3 a gallon as dollar drops, supplies grow Full Story »

Homeless crowd into emergency shelters; volunteers check on the elderly. Full Story »

A lawyer is pressing the retailer for more information about a probe at its Walnut Creek store. Full Story »