Advocacy group builds bikes for children of imprisoned parents
Christmas can be very difficult for families with incarcerated loved ones.
First electric crane on West Coast takes carbon emissions goals to new heights
Bigge Crane and Rigging Company demoed the Liebherr crawler crane at its yard in San Leandro for customers Thursday afternoon. The manufacturer says the heavy equipment can lift 275 tons and run up to eight hours on battery power.
San Leandro police destroy evidence after tasing disabled man in 'Naruto' costume: lawsuit
A disabled San Leandro man who was stunned with a Taser and beaten with batons by police when he was dressed as the anime character, Naruto, is now accusing an officer of destroying critical evidence of what happened to him.
Post Office in Livermore shows off new package sorting machine
The U.S. Postal service in Livermore on Thursday showed off some of its new equipment to help Americans ship millions of packages around this country this holiday.
Judge upholds Alameda's rent control protections for houseboats
A federal judge has affirmed the city of Alameda’s rent control protections for houseboats.
Sheriff agrees to 'quality observation checks' after Oakland man left for dead at Santa Rita Jail
The Alameda County Sheriff has agreed to provide annual training and stress "quality observation checks" at Santa Rita Jail as part of a settlement agreement stemming from the case of an Oakland man left languishing for three or four days in his cell before he was actually discovered dead.
Union City neighbors angry over planned marijuana dispensary in their backyards
More than 2,000 signatures have been collected and shared with Union City officials in protest of the proposed Embarc Cannabis store at Cherrywood Center along Decoto Road.
No joke — Berkeley comedian's stand-up career skyrockets
Chris Riggins, who was born and raised in Berkeley, is headlining a show on Wednesday night at the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco.
Piedmont mom missing in Houston found safe
A missing mother from Piedmont, Calif., who vanished in Houston just before Thanksgiving has been found and is safe, her family said Wednesday.
Man shot in broad daylight, dies in Oakland apartment parking lot
Oakland police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man Tuesday morning in East Oakland, in an area that borders San Leandro. He was found in a parking lot.
Baby born at 23 weeks expected to leave Children's Hospital Oakland ahead of Christmas
This Giving Tuesday, KTVU partnered once again with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals to raise money for Bay Area children and their families.
Organizers of Alameda County DA recall effort accuse officials of meddling
Organizers of an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price accused county officials Tuesday of meddling and unnecessary road blocks.
Oakland is getting a new pro baseball team as the A's prepare to leave town
The A's are moving, but here come the Oakland Ballers to fill the city's baseball void.
Piedmont mother vanishes from airport in Houston
Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing mother from Piedmont, Calif., who vanished at the airport in Houston. UPDATE: She was found safe on Nov. 23.
State bar accuses Dublin attorney of taking money from incarcerated clients
The bar announced a 22-count notice of disciplinary charges against David Jonathan Cohen, relating to his representation of incarcerated clients.
17th racehorse dies at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley this year
A 3-year-old filly that died at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday is the track's 17th racehorse death reported this year by the state horse racing board.
Oakland City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution after passionate debate
The Oakland City Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza drew passionate public comment that lasted more than four hours Monday night, before the city council passed the resolution by a unanimous vote after a vigorous debate.
Oakland City Council unanimously passes resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
Oakland city councilmembers on Monday unanimously passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East. The vote was part of a special meeting that saw hours of public comment ahead of the decision.
Car struck by gunfire in San Leandro freeway shooting
A vehicle was hit by gunfire during a shooting on Interstate 580 in San Leandro, but the driver was unharmed, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Man, 28, shot and killed in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood
Oakland police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood.