Oakland police seize cops' phones in online probe
KTVU has learned that the Oakland Police Department has seized as many as 100 city-owned phones belonging to officers who are part of its crime reduction teams.
KTVU has learned that the Oakland Police Department has seized as many as 100 city-owned phones belonging to officers who are part of its crime reduction teams.
Widely used medical device has higher error rate in darker skin, study suggest
Pulse oximeters are widely used medical devices. During the pandemic they've been used even more, with doctors encouraging patients with COVID to use them at home.
Pulse oximeters are widely used medical devices. During the pandemic they've been used even more, with doctors encouraging patients with COVID to use them at home.
California board urges bias reviews of police social media
A state advisory board says California police agencies should routinely review officers' social media, cellphones and computers for racist, bigoted or other offensive content that contributes to sharply disproportionate stops of Black people.
A state advisory board says California police agencies should routinely review officers' social media, cellphones and computers for racist, bigoted or other offensive content that contributes to sharply disproportionate stops of Black people.
Oscar Grant's family pushes for 2nd cop to be charged
Oscar Grant's family says another BART officer who was there, Anthony Pirone, is criminally liable as well for being overly aggressive and restraining Grant with his knees before he was killed by Mehserle.
Oscar Grant's family says another BART officer who was there, Anthony Pirone, is criminally liable as well for being overly aggressive and restraining Grant with his knees before he was killed by Mehserle.
Breonna Taylor sculpture smashed by vandals in Oakland now missing
Oakland police are investigating the latest incident involving a Breonna Taylor sculpture that was vandalized and then went missing days later.
Oakland police are investigating the latest incident involving a Breonna Taylor sculpture that was vandalized and then went missing days later.
'I'm blown away': Fundraiser for damaged Breonna Taylor sculpture hits goal overnight
A fundraiser created in response to a Breonna Taylor sculpture being vandalized in Oakland reached its goal overnight.
A fundraiser created in response to a Breonna Taylor sculpture being vandalized in Oakland reached its goal overnight.
Artist plans to fix sculpted Breonna Taylor bust vandalized in Oakland
A Breonna Taylor sculpture that was installed in Oakland just two weeks ago was vandalized. The artist is planning to fix the damaged bust.
A Breonna Taylor sculpture that was installed in Oakland just two weeks ago was vandalized. The artist is planning to fix the damaged bust.
Health experts stress importance of bolstering vaccine confidence for communities of color
Research shows that communities of color are distrustful of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Experts say some minorities fear both the drug and data gathered from its use could be used for nefarious reasons.
Research shows that communities of color are distrustful of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Experts say some minorities fear both the drug and data gathered from its use could be used for nefarious reasons.
In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
SF Mayor Breed condemns renaming schools amid calls to purge Abraham Lincoln's name
A San Francisco committee wants to remove Abraham Lincoln’s name from a high school for his past treatment of Native Americans as part of a recommendation the city’s mayor calls offensive for its timing during the pandemic.
A San Francisco committee wants to remove Abraham Lincoln’s name from a high school for his past treatment of Native Americans as part of a recommendation the city’s mayor calls offensive for its timing during the pandemic.
Claremont church nativity scene highlights push for racial equality, creating peace
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
'Serving up sweet justice:' Ben & Jerry's releases flavor for Colin Kaepernick
All of the proceeds will go to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights campaign.
All of the proceeds will go to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights campaign.
City of Fremont swears in its first Black councilmember
The City of Fremont made history Tuesday night swearing in its first-ever African American on the city council in the city's 64-year history. It’s also the first time the city council is majority women and majority people of color.
The City of Fremont made history Tuesday night swearing in its first-ever African American on the city council in the city's 64-year history. It’s also the first time the city council is majority women and majority people of color.
Kyle Rittenhouse bound over for trial, arraignment set for January
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin was due in court Thursday.
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two men during an August protest in Wisconsin was due in court Thursday.
Oakland wellness clinic honors MLB's 1st openly gay player
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center launched the new Glenn Burke Wellness Clinic by providing free community health screenings at its 3207 Lakeshore location near Lake Merritt.
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center launched the new Glenn Burke Wellness Clinic by providing free community health screenings at its 3207 Lakeshore location near Lake Merritt.
Calls for Newsom to appoint Latino or Latina to U.S. Senate
The calls from elected leaders are growing louder for Governor Newsom to appoint a Latina or Latino to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat left by Kamala Harris.
The calls from elected leaders are growing louder for Governor Newsom to appoint a Latina or Latino to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat left by Kamala Harris.
NBA players, Pope Francis discuss social justice at Vatican
Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.
Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.
California NAACP leader resigns amid conflict-of-interest backlash
She was especially prominent in commercials against Proposition 15, which sought to raise commercial property taxes to increase funding for schools, and against Proposition 25, which would have eliminated the use of cash bail.
She was especially prominent in commercials against Proposition 15, which sought to raise commercial property taxes to increase funding for schools, and against Proposition 25, which would have eliminated the use of cash bail.
Kyle Rittenhouse released from jail on $2M bond
Authorities said the bond was posted around 2 p.m. and was arranged by Rittenhouse's attorney. Stipulations, such as conditions of release, were not released.
Authorities said the bond was posted around 2 p.m. and was arranged by Rittenhouse's attorney. Stipulations, such as conditions of release, were not released.
1st female CHP commissioner says she's 'humbled'
Amanda Ray was sworn in by Gov. Gavin Newsom as the first female commissioner of the California Highway Patrol.
Amanda Ray was sworn in by Gov. Gavin Newsom as the first female commissioner of the California Highway Patrol.