US Embassy issues security alert, warns of deaths involving ‘online dating applications’ in Colombia

The U.S. embassy in Bogota issued a security alert Wednesday, stating that it is aware of eight suspicious deaths of private U.S. citizens in Medellin. Several of the deaths were linked to the use of online dating applications.

Lawsuit claims Lyft driver's rape of woman resulted in child's birth

A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday accusing San Francisco based Lyft driver of a sexual assault and rape, which resulted in the birth of a child. 

Victim identified in shooting near San Francisco's Chase Center

The man shot to death near the Chase Center earlier this month has been identified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of San Francisco.

City of Vallejo to pay $5M lawsuit settlement to family of rapper killed by police, Willie McCoy

The City of Vallejo has agreed to pay $5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Willie McCoy, who was shot and killed by six Vallejo Police Department officers at a Taco Bell drive through in 2019. 

Video shows lengthy rescue of man trapped under bridge for 6 days

New video from police shows the moment a man was rescued after being trapped in his truck under a bridge for six days.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's supporters rally in response to recall effort

Days after those behind the effort to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sent their letter of intent to remove her from office, her supporters rallied on the steps of City Hall. 

Jury duty phone scam uses threat of arrest if victim doesn't pay a fine, authorities warn

A jury duty phone scam has been making the rounds again, according to U.S. authorities. Here’s what actually happens if you’re called for jury duty and fail to appear.

Shootout at jewelry store in Oakland's Fruitvale - worker opens fire

Two armed men intent on robbing a jewelry store in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood got more than they bargained for when a worker opened fire at them with his own weapon.

Cloquet, Minn. shooting: 2 killed, gunman dead after hotel shooting

Three people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting at the Super 8 hotel in Cloquet, Minnesota, on Monday evening.

Tupac murder: Ex-gang leader charged in killing allowed $750K bail and house arrest

Duane “Keffe D" Davis’ lawyers argue that he is in danger from witnesses and needs medical care after battling cancer that he hasn’t gotten in jail. Prosecutors argued that Davis has never left gang life, is a danger to the community and is a threat to witnesses.

Police seek protester accused of assualting woman, burning her Israeli flag in El Cerrito

Police were seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for assaulting a woman and burning her Israeli flag during a demonstration in El Cerrito over the Israel-Hamas war. 

2 major airlines find loose parts on some grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets

The findings are putting more pressure on Boeing to address safety concerns, with the aircraft maker calling an online meeting for all employees Tuesday to talk about safety.

Slain West Oakland market worker mourned

A longtime clerk who was shot and killed while working at a West Oakland market was a father of four sons and a fixture in the community, his family and neighbors said Monday.

‘We are exhausted’: Popular Oakland bakery hit by thieves, demand action from elected leaders

A popular East Bay bakery chain has been hit by burglars in an attack the owner called a "slap in the face," as he called on local elected officials to take action to stop the endless cycle of crime in the city. 

Oakland auto thefts jumped 44% in 2023

Last year, the number of car thefts in Oakland was the highest it's been in more than a decade, with more than 14,700 thefts reported.