Vigil honors 15th anniversary of Oscar Grant's shooting in Oakland

It's been 15 years since the tragic killing of Oscar Grant at the Fruitvale BART station, and today an organization honored his memory with a vigil in Oakland.

BART train derails, catches fire near Orinda, minor injuries reported

A Bay Area Rapid Transit train came off the tracks on Monday morning in between the Orinda and Lafayette stations, according to BART.

How to get home free and safe after NYE celebration

After the last sunset of 2023, it’s time to celebrate. Some folks have a strategy to get home safe.

Fundraiser created for Oakland officer killed in line of duty

A GoFundMe has been created for Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who was shot and killed in the line of duty earlier this week. 

Woman dies in Byron Highway Crash, not wearing seatbelt

One person was killed and two were injured Saturday in a head-on collision in eastern Contra Costa County, the California Highway Patrol said.

First reported crash involving Tesla's Cybertruck: CHP

The California Highway Patrol has confirmed the first reported crash involving one of Tesla's newly released Cybertrucks.

Gun violence restraining order filed against former SJPD cop

The San Jose police officer who resigned in November after his racist texts surfaced now has a gun violence restraining order against him.

San Francisco firetruck crashes while responding to emergency resulting in injuries

Three San Francisco firefighters are now recovering from the injuries they suffered in a crash. It happened shortly after 3 p.m. Friday at California and Lyon Streets.

Oakland police officer shot and killed in line of duty

Officer Tuan Le, 36, was shot and killed while responding to a burglary at an Oakland cannabis dispensary.

Sorrowful reaction to Oakland Police Officer killed in the line of duty

As news spread about the tragic killing of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le, many in the community responded with shock, sadness, and grief.

Dangerous waves attract surfers, prompt weather alerts

Tourists were drawn to the Bay Area to catch a glimpse of the large waves, courtesy of Friday’s storm, when high surf and coastal flooding were a concern.

Alleged illegal casino, brothel bust nets 5 arrests, weapons, cash and drugs seized

San Jose police this week arrested five people involved in an alleged illegal casino and brothel operation that was being run out of a commercial building.   

Oakland Police Commission starts over in selecting chief candidates after mayor's rejection

The Oakland Police Commission decided at a special closed session meeting Thursday to start again to find a new list of police chief candidate names to send to the mayor, a day after she rejected their three finalists, which included a man she fired 10 months ago.

New timeline in search for next Oakland police chief

Back to the drawing board after Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao shot down all three of the police chief candidates recommended by the Oakland Police Commission on Wednesday.

Oakland woman targeted 3 times by criminals in 2 weeks

An Oakland woman is looking over her shoulder after being victimized by criminals three times in a little over two weeks, and her family says the police need to do more.

Prosecutors drop charges against man shot 5 times by San Francisco cops after officer refuses to testify

All charges against a man who was shot multiple times by San Francisco police were dismissed after an officer refused to testify about the alleged lethal violence that occurred that night, according to defense attorneys.

Court sides with journalists over releasing records in Oakland police sex abuse scandal

The city of Oakland must release records it has withheld about its investigation of police who had sex with a teenage abuse victim, and the suicide of one of those officers, the state Supreme Court ruled in a case brought by two local journalists.