Man charged with vehicular manslaughter in Alameda collision that killed pedestrian

Justin Benton, 38, was charged and arraigned on Tuesday for the crash in the 3000 block of Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway at about 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 that killed 34-year-old Wansiri Panyapong.

Four suspects sought in theft at Alameda grocery store

Police are searching for four women accused of stealing from a grocery store in Alameda over the weekend. 

Alameda based Coast Guard cutter returns home after 82 day patrol

The crew was responsible for seizing 5,851 pounds of cocaine estimated to be worth more than $100 million during three interdictions.

Christmas thief steals surveillance cameras from Alameda home

A Christmas thief was caught on camera, but he wasn’t stealing packages off a porch in Alameda, he instead stole surveillance cameras.

Concerns of violence at theaters during 'Joker' opening night
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It's opening night of the much-hyped film 'Joker' But much of the hype is over how crowds will react at theaters. There are concerns of a repeat of what happened in Aurora, Colorado seven years ago when 12 people were shot and killed at a screening of 'The Dark Knight Rises'

City of Alameda considers strengthening protections for renters
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The city of Alameda is considering strengthening protections for renters. KTVU's Greg Liggins reports one change could help prevent an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor from being evicted.

Alameda's U.S.S. Hornet played key role in Apollo 11 mission
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The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon is one of mankind's greatest scientific achievements. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports from the U.S.S Hornet in Alameda, which played a key role in that mission.

Underweight whale near Alameda continues to concern scientists
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An adult female humpback whale was surfacing in the bay near Alameda every minute or so Monday, but only quickly. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.

Alameda Unified Schools' orchestra program here to stay
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It was a joyous occasion for parents, students, and staff who packed the Alameda Unified school board meeting. "To know that the orchestra program is going to stay is every exciting," said Encinal High School Senior Paulina Langraica.

Veterans remembered onboard U.S.S Hornet in Alameda
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Many observed Memorial Day aboard the U.S.S. Hornet in Alameda on Monday for a ceremony that included veterans from a number of different wars. KTVU's Rob Roth spoke with some of them about what today means to them.

Ocean Cleanup Project seeks to reduce Great Pacific Garbage Patch in half
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The Ocean Cleanup Project is set to launch this Saturday with the goal of cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch by 50 percent in five years. CEO and founder Boyan Slat is in Alameda where the "trash collector" is being built.