Female inmates allege they were coerced to have abortions at Santa Rita Jail
Six current and former female inmates at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin?filed suit in federal court in Oakland today alleging that Alameda County?sheriff's deputies mistreated them and in some cases coerced them to have?abortions.
Six current and former female inmates at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin?filed suit in federal court in Oakland today alleging that Alameda County?sheriff's deputies mistreated them and in some cases coerced them to have?abortions.
Psychiatric patient tried to escape again this morning, internal investigation launched
A patient at a San Leandro psychiatric hospital escaped the facility Thursday evening, carjacked one car and tried to carjack another before leading deputies on a pursuit across Interstate Highway 580, according to Alameda County sheriff's officials. An internal investigation has been launched by Alameda Health Systems
A patient at a San Leandro psychiatric hospital escaped the facility Thursday evening, carjacked one car and tried to carjack another before leading deputies on a pursuit across Interstate Highway 580, according to Alameda County sheriff's officials. An internal investigation has been launched by Alameda Health Systems
Laptop thieves strike Alameda coffee shops
Over the past three months, there has been a wave of laptop thefts at coffee shops in Alameda. Another happened Tuesday evening at a Peet's Coffee on Webster Street.
Over the past three months, there has been a wave of laptop thefts at coffee shops in Alameda. Another happened Tuesday evening at a Peet's Coffee on Webster Street.
Suspect apparently carjacks vehicle during Hayward chase
A chase began around noon Thursday in the East Bay. As Sky Fox flew over the chase the suspect was in a stolen red Equinox. The vehicle had been stolen from Alameda.
A chase began around noon Thursday in the East Bay. As Sky Fox flew over the chase the suspect was in a stolen red Equinox. The vehicle had been stolen from Alameda.
Policy changes at Alameda Co. hospital after high-profile murder: 2 Investigates
The California Department of Public Health has agreed with part of an Oakland mother?s complaint that Alameda Health System (AHS) could have done more to treat her mentally ill son, who later followed through on threats to kill his own brother.
The California Department of Public Health has agreed with part of an Oakland mother?s complaint that Alameda Health System (AHS) could have done more to treat her mentally ill son, who later followed through on threats to kill his own brother.
Noose found at Alameda High being investigated as hate crime
Alameda Police say they are investigating a noose found at Alameda High as a hate crime. The four foot long noose was found by a teacher near the tennis courts.
Alameda Police say they are investigating a noose found at Alameda High as a hate crime. The four foot long noose was found by a teacher near the tennis courts.
Man walking 3-month-old killed in Hayward, baby okay
A man who was walking a 3-month old in a stroller was killed in a shooting in unincorporated Hayward this afternoon, an Alameda County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Ray Kelly. The child is alright and with its mother and deputies.
A man who was walking a 3-month old in a stroller was killed in a shooting in unincorporated Hayward this afternoon, an Alameda County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Ray Kelly. The child is alright and with its mother and deputies.
New U.S. citizens naturalized on USS Hornet in Alameda
One day before America celebrates the birth of our country, 76 people were sworn in as new United States citizens. The naturalization ceremony took place on board the USS Hornet in Alameda.
One day before America celebrates the birth of our country, 76 people were sworn in as new United States citizens. The naturalization ceremony took place on board the USS Hornet in Alameda.
Setback for proposed Alameda Point housing development
After decades of planning, a major housing development on a former military base in Alameda has run into financial trouble.
After decades of planning, a major housing development on a former military base in Alameda has run into financial trouble.
Police arrest alleged package thief who resold items online
Alameda Police have arrested a transient for allegedly stealing packages from porches, keeping the items in a storage unit, and trying to resell the items online.
Alameda Police have arrested a transient for allegedly stealing packages from porches, keeping the items in a storage unit, and trying to resell the items online.
Speed may be cause in Alameda crash that kills 2
Police believe speeding may be the cause of a crash in Alameda this Monday morning that has left two people dead.
Police believe speeding may be the cause of a crash in Alameda this Monday morning that has left two people dead.
Alameda's Lum Elementary to close because it's not seismically safe
Despite some parents' wishes to keep it open until the end of the school year, Alameda's Lum Elementary will close because it is not seismically safe.
Despite some parents' wishes to keep it open until the end of the school year, Alameda's Lum Elementary will close because it is not seismically safe.
Wife of Alameda sheriff's deputy turns self in on manslaughter charge
The wife of an Alameda County sheriff's deputy has surrendered to authorities on a felony gross vehicular manslaughter charge for a collision in San Ramon last year that killed a 3-year-old boy, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
The wife of an Alameda County sheriff's deputy has surrendered to authorities on a felony gross vehicular manslaughter charge for a collision in San Ramon last year that killed a 3-year-old boy, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
Graduation day for former inmates and poor at Alameda County jobs program
A unique program in Alameda County, called the Boss Program, provides housing, health and employment opportunities for the poor and formerly incarcerated.
A unique program in Alameda County, called the Boss Program, provides housing, health and employment opportunities for the poor and formerly incarcerated.
Student gets full ride to college, endures tragic loss of loved ones
From his modest home in Alameda 17-year-old Akil Francisco read his recruitment letter from the University of Hawaii recognizing he's come a long way.
From his modest home in Alameda 17-year-old Akil Francisco read his recruitment letter from the University of Hawaii recognizing he's come a long way.
Man dies after run-in with suspected prowler
A burglary suspect was shot and killed after he encountered an off-duty Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy in Alameda. Henry Lee reports.
A burglary suspect was shot and killed after he encountered an off-duty Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy in Alameda. Henry Lee reports.
Tracy woman still missing after car pulled from Alameda Creek
Crews pulled a missing 18-year-old Tracy woman's vehicle from Alameda Creek on Tuesday. Her body has not yet been found.
Crews pulled a missing 18-year-old Tracy woman's vehicle from Alameda Creek on Tuesday. Her body has not yet been found.
Wet weather causes issues in Bay Area
The wet weather made it tough for many people in the Bay Area. Rob Malcolm reports.
The wet weather made it tough for many people in the Bay Area. Rob Malcolm reports.
Alameda Co. public?s help sought in homicide case with release of victim?s image
A man's torso found in Alameda County nearly two decades ago has never been identified, but now, investigators say a new breakthrough in DNA technology has given them a way to turn back the clock and get a possible picture of the victim's face.
A man's torso found in Alameda County nearly two decades ago has never been identified, but now, investigators say a new breakthrough in DNA technology has given them a way to turn back the clock and get a possible picture of the victim's face.