2 AmPm gas stations in Oakland targets of smash-and-grab

Two AmPm gas stations in Oakland were the targets of smash-and-grabs early Thursday morning, some of which were caught on video. 

Man fatally shot at his own Fourth of July party in Oakland, family says

A man was shot and killed at his own Fourth of July party in Oakland by a party-goer, who was considered a close friend, according to the victim’s family.

Longtime activist, Oakland civil rights attorney Dan Siegel dies at age 79

He’s being remembered as a trailblazing activist who dedicated his life to fighting for civil liberties, human rights, the rights of workers and unions, and he’s credited for helping to shape the city of Oakland.

Oakland Zoo evacuated due to vegetation fire

The Oakland Fire Department said the fire may have been sparked by fireworks.

4-alarm fire destroys warehouse near Oakland Coliseum

The Oakland Fire Department said crews were on the scene of the fire at a commercial building in the 5200 block of East 8th Street.

Baby rescued from Oakland drug house during raid

A baby was rescued from a drug house in Oakland, and a father and son were arrested for allegedly running the trafficking operation, authorities said.

Man shot near Coliseum after chasing suspected car thief

A man in Oakland was shot early Thursday morning near the Coliseum after chasing someone who stole one of his cars.

Oakland women busted for allegedly stealing 71 bottles of liquor from Safeway

An Oakland woman was arrested in Cupertino last month after sheriff's deputies found 71 stolen bottles of liquor, mostly tequila, in the trunk of her car.

Crime drops in California despite narrative that it's not

The latest statistics from California show that crime in nearly every major crime category was down last year, despite narratives last year that made many in the public fear that crime rates were at an all-time high. 

Fun things to do this summer in the Bay Area

From hiking the Sunnyvale Bay Trail to riding in a self-driving car across the Golden Gate Bridge, here are some things to do this summer in the Bay Area.

Ex-Oakland school trustee accused of trying to smuggle porn into jail

A former Oakland school board member, who is also an attorney, has been arrested for allegedly trying to sneak pornographic magazines to an inmate at Solano County Jail in Fairfield, KTVU has learned.

DA charges man with vehicular manslaughter after death of Oakland delivery driver

The Alameda County District Attorney on Tuesday announced felony charges against a 34-year-old man suspected of killing an Oakland father and delivery driver in a drunk-driving accident.

Oakland father and delivery driver killed in suspected DUI crash

An Oakland father, husband and Amazon delivery driver was killed in a suspected DUI crash, while heading to work, leaving his family devastated and calling for justice.

Oakland police investigating fatal shooting; suspect sought

The person was shot in the 2100 block of International Boulevard and attempted to flee, but crashed about a half-mile away.

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital workers announce end to strike

Healthcare workers will end their strike on Monday, but the National Union of Healthcare Workers said it will continue the legal battle.

Oakland A’s World Series Champ Dave Parker dies at 74

David Gene Parker – whose veteran leadership helped the Oakland A’s win a World Series title in 1989 – has died after battling Parkinson’s disease for several years.

2 stolen car suspects lead officers on separate chases in 3 Bay Area counties

The two suspects, in an alleged stolen car and then a second carjacked vehicle, led officers from multiple jurisdictions on more than one pursuit in three Bay Area counties, police say.