Richmond sex trafficker convicted, faces 25 years to life
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced Wednesday her office has convicted Richmond resident Jerry Likaerie Graham of human trafficking.
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced Wednesday her office has convicted Richmond resident Jerry Likaerie Graham of human trafficking.
Thieves crash SUV into store in Oakland to try to steal ATM
There was a damaged ATM outside an Oakland convenience store after what neighbors described as a brazen burglary.
There was a damaged ATM outside an Oakland convenience store after what neighbors described as a brazen burglary.
Highlighting UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital's life-saving work
On this Giving Tuesday we’re highlighting the life-saving care provided by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.
On this Giving Tuesday we’re highlighting the life-saving care provided by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.
Person lies down on I-880 after flashing gun at officers, police say
Interstate 880 was shut down for an hour Sunday night after someone flashed a gun at officers and laid down in the middle of the freeway, officials said.
Interstate 880 was shut down for an hour Sunday night after someone flashed a gun at officers and laid down in the middle of the freeway, officials said.
Oakland police: Man found shot near bus, dies at hospital
A man was shot and killed in Oakland Monday night, according to police. The deadly gunfire marks the city's 112th homicide this year.
A man was shot and killed in Oakland Monday night, according to police. The deadly gunfire marks the city's 112th homicide this year.
Oakland P.D. homicide investigator shares challenges and how she's building trust
For the third straight year, the city Oakland marked a grim milestone: more than 100 murders. We spent a day with an OPD homicide investigator as the department and the city grapple with another deadly year.
For the third straight year, the city Oakland marked a grim milestone: more than 100 murders. We spent a day with an OPD homicide investigator as the department and the city grapple with another deadly year.
Oakland police to extend crime reduction plan after seeing some success
Since the crime reduction plan began in late Sept., Oakland police say homicides and shootings have declined.
Since the crime reduction plan began in late Sept., Oakland police say homicides and shootings have declined.
Climate activists in Oakland rally against Chevron, big oil profits
Climate activists rallied outside an Oakland Chevron station – calling for a cap on big oil profits.
Climate activists rallied outside an Oakland Chevron station – calling for a cap on big oil profits.
Animal rights activists protest 'violent' nature of Thanksgiving in Oakland
The group, Direct Action Everywhere, said that Thanksgiving celebrates the genocide of indigenous people with a tradition of violence that takes the lives of more than 40 million turkeys every year.
The group, Direct Action Everywhere, said that Thanksgiving celebrates the genocide of indigenous people with a tradition of violence that takes the lives of more than 40 million turkeys every year.
Bay Bridge shooting victim shares his survival story
Vincent-Ray Williams III said he was on his way to help a homeless woman in San Francisco when he was shot at by someone in another car on the Bay Bridge.
Vincent-Ray Williams III said he was on his way to help a homeless woman in San Francisco when he was shot at by someone in another car on the Bay Bridge.
Slain security guard's widow reflects year after killing in Oakland
The widow of a security guard who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland a year ago while protecting a TV reporter said Wednesday that she mourns his loss but is thankful for the support she's received.
The widow of a security guard who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland a year ago while protecting a TV reporter said Wednesday that she mourns his loss but is thankful for the support she's received.
Sheng Thao says public safety a top priority when sworn in as Oakland mayor
When Sheng Thao is sworn in as Oakland’s next mayor early next year, she will face major challenges, like a homeless and housing crisis and an uncertain economy. But topping her list of priorities will be taking on the city’s gun violence epidemic, Thao said Wednesday.
When Sheng Thao is sworn in as Oakland’s next mayor early next year, she will face major challenges, like a homeless and housing crisis and an uncertain economy. But topping her list of priorities will be taking on the city’s gun violence epidemic, Thao said Wednesday.
UCSF creates overflow accommodations for RSV, other respiratory infection cases
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
Getaway day in the Bay Area: Tips on Thanksgiving travel
On Wednesday, Oakland airport officials expected 170,000 passengers over the next five days. That’s a 10% increase from last Thanksgiving but still only about 90% of the traffic they saw pre-pandemic in 2019.
On Wednesday, Oakland airport officials expected 170,000 passengers over the next five days. That’s a 10% increase from last Thanksgiving but still only about 90% of the traffic they saw pre-pandemic in 2019.
Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao plans 'hiring blitz,' town halls in first 100 days
Oakland's mayor-elect Sheng Thao's first 100 days in office will focus on filling significant vacancies in the city's workforce, and hosting town halls across all districts.
Oakland's mayor-elect Sheng Thao's first 100 days in office will focus on filling significant vacancies in the city's workforce, and hosting town halls across all districts.
Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao determined to bring hope, change and services
One day after declaring victory in the race for Oakland mayor, Sheng Thao said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work on issues that many Oaklanders want addressed.
One day after declaring victory in the race for Oakland mayor, Sheng Thao said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work on issues that many Oaklanders want addressed.
1 arrested for stabbing in busy Oakland shopping area
An Oakland resident was arrested for allegedly stabbing another resident in a busy shopping area in Oakland Monday morning, police said Tuesday.
An Oakland resident was arrested for allegedly stabbing another resident in a busy shopping area in Oakland Monday morning, police said Tuesday.
Sheng Thao becomes Oakland mayor after Loren Taylor concedes
Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded.
Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded.
Amy Schneider wins hard-fought ‘Jeopardy!’ tournament of champions
The writer from California had a 40-game winning streak earlier this year, the second longest in the popular game show’s history.
The writer from California had a 40-game winning streak earlier this year, the second longest in the popular game show’s history.
With Thao on top, Taylor can concede or pay for recount in Oakland's mayoral race
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."