Driver recounts terrifying moments during possible shooting on I-580 in Oakland

The California Highway Patrol said a possible shooting on the I-580 freeway in Oakland led authorities to close all westbound lanes near the interchange with Highway 13 on Sunday afternoon.

Alfonso Arechiga found in Oakland park days after going missing

An 85-year-old man was rescued by a California Highway Patrol helicopter team from a park in the Oakland Hills Sunday, days after he had gone missing.

Oakland police search for missing man near Lake Chabot Regional Park

The family of Alfonso Arechiga reported him missing on April 5. OPD is asking for the public's assistance in finding the 85-year-old.

Oakland police: 5 people shot in 7 hour span

It was a violent weekend in Oakland, with 5 people shot in a 7-hour span, according to the Oakland Police Department.

Father breaks record running half marathon pushing quintuplets

Chad Kempel, a father of seven, crossed the finish line in two hours and 19 minutes. And he did it all while pushing his five 4-year-olds.

Man killed in 'heinous crime' by Oakland's Lake Merritt ID'd

Devon Stanford became the city's 31st homicide victim of the year when he was shot along the 1200 block of Lakeshore Avenue. Bystanders tried to help as he lay bleeding.

Murder charge after Oakland father mowed down by minivan in Chinatown

A man has been arrested on a murder charge stemming from the death of 66-year-old Chi Lo Leung, who was "intentionally" struck by a minivan in Oakland's Chinatown.

Homicide near Oakland's Lake Merritt was robbery that resulted in shooting, police say

Oakland police are investigating a deadly shooting near Lake Merritt, at least the fourth such homicide in the last six months. The chief of police on Thursday says the homicide appears to have been a robbery that resulted in a shooting.  

Thieves steal touring band's passports and green cards in Oakland

A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.

1 person found dead at Oakland homeless camp fire

One person was found dead in an RV after a fire broke out at an Oakland homeless encampment, the city's fire department said. 

'Where is the justice:' Erik Salgado's family protests no charges for CHP officers

Family and friends of Erik Salgado are protesting the District Attorney's decision to not charge the California Highway Patrol officers involved in his death.

West Oakland gun battle leads to 3-car crash: video

Community leaders in Oakland are worried about rising violence in the city after a shooting and a crash, which was recorded by video.

Small explosive device brought into Oakland courthouse

A bomb squad was called after a small homemade explosive device was brought into an Alameda County courthouse in downtown Oakland on Monday morning, authorities said.

Erik Salgado shooting: DA declines to file charges against CHP officers

The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges against the three California Highway Patrol officers involved in the fatal shooting of unarmed 23-year-old Erik Salgado in Oakland almost two years ago.

Oakland A's sued over plans for new Howard Terminal Ballpark plans

A group of port workers, truckers, and cargo operators filed a lawsuit against the Oakland A's and the city over new ballpark plans Friday.

'Miraculous:' Bullets didn't shatter bones when San Jose police shot football player at taqueria

Despite the fact that San Jose police shot K'aun Green four times in the stomach, arm and knee, none of the bullets shattered any of the football player's bones or ripped through any crucial muscles.

Oakland 'Jeopardy' champ Amy Schneider invited to White House for Transgender Day

Oakland's Amy Schneider, famous for her recent winning streak on the TV trivia game show "Jeopardy!," visited the White House Thursday on International Transgender Day of Visibility.

2 Oakland school district employees hit by car, injured

Disturbing video obtained by KTVU on Thursday shows a car plowing into two Oakland Unified School District employees and injuring them as they cross a street.