Oakland mayor asks governor for freeway cameras, license plate readers to deter crime
Cars driven recklessly at illegal sideshows. Roving caravans of robbers invading pharmacies, stores and marijuana dispensaries. Young victims killed in freeway shootings, like 2-year-old Jasper Wu and two teenage girls on a party bus.
Cars driven recklessly at illegal sideshows. Roving caravans of robbers invading pharmacies, stores and marijuana dispensaries. Young victims killed in freeway shootings, like 2-year-old Jasper Wu and two teenage girls on a party bus.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Recall expanded to include over 2 million pounds of ham, pepperoni products due to listeria concerns
A previous recall of ham and pepperoni products for listeria concerns has been expanded to include 10 more products, totaling more than 2.3 million pounds of meat.
A previous recall of ham and pepperoni products for listeria concerns has been expanded to include 10 more products, totaling more than 2.3 million pounds of meat.
Mountain lion spotted on camera outside San Mateo home
Surveillance cameras outside a home in San Mateo captured a mountain lion in the neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Surveillance cameras outside a home in San Mateo captured a mountain lion in the neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Father, son accused of starting Caldor Fire out on bail
A father and son charged with sparking the devastating Caldor Fire that destroyed about 1,000 homes near Lake Tahoe earlier this year are out of jail after a judge vastly reduced their bail.
A father and son charged with sparking the devastating Caldor Fire that destroyed about 1,000 homes near Lake Tahoe earlier this year are out of jail after a judge vastly reduced their bail.
Kentucky candle factory worker says she faced discipline if she left job amid tornado
An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.
An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.
City leaders hope more Oakland landlords will take federal housing vouchers
Landlords can receive a signing bonus up to $1,000 for each new unit leased to a voucher holder, from either a new or existing property owners, as well as a 'Speed Leasing Bonus' of $100 if they lease a unit by Dec. 31 through the Oakland Housing Authority.
Landlords can receive a signing bonus up to $1,000 for each new unit leased to a voucher holder, from either a new or existing property owners, as well as a 'Speed Leasing Bonus' of $100 if they lease a unit by Dec. 31 through the Oakland Housing Authority.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Debris cleanup underway in Santa Cruz County after reporting nearly a foot of rain
Clean-up continued Tuesday morning to clear roadways of debris, boulders, and anything else blocking traffic. According to Santa Cruz County, the storm brought in 10 inches of rain and forced partial or full shut down of 11 roads.
Clean-up continued Tuesday morning to clear roadways of debris, boulders, and anything else blocking traffic. According to Santa Cruz County, the storm brought in 10 inches of rain and forced partial or full shut down of 11 roads.
Man plays piano inside Kentucky home destroyed by tornado
Jordan Baize was recorded playing a melody on the piano inside his destroyed home in Bremen, Kentucky after a tornado tore through the area.
Jordan Baize was recorded playing a melody on the piano inside his destroyed home in Bremen, Kentucky after a tornado tore through the area.
114 year-old Berkeley woman, 110 year-old Oakland man make up the 'oldest living' in the state
It’s a distinction few can claim and most certainly one worth celebrating. Known as the oldest living person in California, Mila Mangold turned 114 years old last month, surrounded by residents and staff of her senior care home in El Cerrito.
It’s a distinction few can claim and most certainly one worth celebrating. Known as the oldest living person in California, Mila Mangold turned 114 years old last month, surrounded by residents and staff of her senior care home in El Cerrito.
Atmospheric river grips Bay Area, bringing heavy rain and strong winds
An atmospheric river that swept across the Bay Area over the weekend continued to drench the region Monday.
An atmospheric river that swept across the Bay Area over the weekend continued to drench the region Monday.
San Jose police recover 1,000 catalytic converters, make 15 arrests
Police data shows 84 catalytic converters were stolen in 2019, 724 were stolen in 2020 and 1,087 were stolen in the first 10 months of 2021.
Police data shows 84 catalytic converters were stolen in 2019, 724 were stolen in 2020 and 1,087 were stolen in the first 10 months of 2021.
Off-duty cop who shot armed robbery suspect in San Pablo is gun expert
Authorities say Amanuel Moreno, 29, robbed an employee at a Nation's restaurant in San Pablo at gunpoint and probably had no idea that there was an off-duty cop inside watching his every move.
Authorities say Amanuel Moreno, 29, robbed an employee at a Nation's restaurant in San Pablo at gunpoint and probably had no idea that there was an off-duty cop inside watching his every move.
Curious sunfish has close encounter with paddleboarders
Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.
Sunfish, also known as mola mola, can grow up to 11 feet in length and can weigh nearly 5,000 pounds, according to National Geographic.
Cars damaged after scaffolding collapses in San Mateo
Heavy rain Monday afternoon slowed efforts to clear the debris from roadways in San Mateo.
Heavy rain Monday afternoon slowed efforts to clear the debris from roadways in San Mateo.
Man killed while trying to steal catalytic converter, deputies say
Detectives said the man appeared to be in the middle of cutting off the exhaust pipe to get to the catalytic converter when the jack slipped, bringing the car down on the man, killing him.
Detectives said the man appeared to be in the middle of cutting off the exhaust pipe to get to the catalytic converter when the jack slipped, bringing the car down on the man, killing him.
Police investigate 'suspicious death' at Tesla factory in Fremont
Homicide investigators were called to the Tesla factory in Fremont Monday after a person was found dead in the parking lot.
Homicide investigators were called to the Tesla factory in Fremont Monday after a person was found dead in the parking lot.
Boy Scouts of America settlement: Insurer agrees to give $800M to sexual abuse victims
Attorneys in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy have reached a tentative settlement under which one of the organization’s largest insurers would contribute $800 million into a fund for victims of child sexual abuse.
Attorneys in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy have reached a tentative settlement under which one of the organization’s largest insurers would contribute $800 million into a fund for victims of child sexual abuse.
Oakland sees 131 homicides, highest in last decade
A man found dead Monday morning in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood is the city's 131st homicide victim this year, marking the highest number of violent deaths in Oakland in a decade, police said.
A man found dead Monday morning in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood is the city's 131st homicide victim this year, marking the highest number of violent deaths in Oakland in a decade, police said.