Police chief said Oakland police raced to 7 shootings, mass sideshow on July 4
Oakland's police chief said there were so many shootings and deaths on July 4 that police were not able to deal with the illegal fireworks and sideshows that were also cropping up throughout the city.
Oakland's police chief said there were so many shootings and deaths on July 4 that police were not able to deal with the illegal fireworks and sideshows that were also cropping up throughout the city.
Fires sparked, illegal firecrackers pop off throughout Bay Area
Firefighters have put out at least three fires overnight as illegal fireworks have been popping off all over Oakland and San Francisco, with residents ringing in the Fourth of July with noisy booms, sideshows and forbidden pyrotechnics. Contra Costa County firefighters put out at least 53 fires.
Firefighters have put out at least three fires overnight as illegal fireworks have been popping off all over Oakland and San Francisco, with residents ringing in the Fourth of July with noisy booms, sideshows and forbidden pyrotechnics. Contra Costa County firefighters put out at least 53 fires.
As Delta variant spreads, vaccine outreach targets Bay Area communities of color
Doctors in the Bay Area are cautioning unvaccinated people about the risks of attending large, indoor gatherings on the Fourth of July, as the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads.
Doctors in the Bay Area are cautioning unvaccinated people about the risks of attending large, indoor gatherings on the Fourth of July, as the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads.
Alameda County sheriff sergeant being investigated after he played Taylor Swift while being recorded
The sergeant replies: "You can record all you want, I just know it can’t be posted to YouTube."
The sergeant replies: "You can record all you want, I just know it can’t be posted to YouTube."
VIDEO: Oakland Zoo vaccinates lions, tigers, bears, chimps and pigs against COVID
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
Oakland didn't cut any money from the police budget at all
The Oakland City Council didn't make any cuts to the police budget at all; in fact, the police were allotted about $39 million more than in the previous two years.
The Oakland City Council didn't make any cuts to the police budget at all; in fact, the police were allotted about $39 million more than in the previous two years.
Oakland homeless encampment fires triple, some are arson
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Anti-Asian hate crimes in California jumped 107%, attorney general says
"We're in a full-on state of emergency when it comes to hate crimes and hate violence," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
"We're in a full-on state of emergency when it comes to hate crimes and hate violence," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
California AG's wife among those seeking his Assembly seat
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.
Fred Zehnder, longtime KTVU news director, remembered as instrumental to building station's legacy
The Bay Area news community, and especially those in the KTVU newsroom, are mourning the loss of Fred Zehnder.
The Bay Area news community, and especially those in the KTVU newsroom, are mourning the loss of Fred Zehnder.
Oakland police chief laments city's reallocation of police funding, argues OPD stretched thin
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday lamented city officials' recent decision to redirect roughly $18 million in proposed police spending over two years, which Armstrong argued will hamstring a police force that is already stretched too thin.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday lamented city officials' recent decision to redirect roughly $18 million in proposed police spending over two years, which Armstrong argued will hamstring a police force that is already stretched too thin.
Bay Area Black Lives Matter activist, equestrian expands her mission to reach underserved youth
In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.
In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.
Oakland Black Pride launches 'Queer Expo'
Oakland Black Pride is a relatively new organization in the East Bay; it only became an established non-profit in November 2020, during a peak of the pandemic.
Oakland Black Pride is a relatively new organization in the East Bay; it only became an established non-profit in November 2020, during a peak of the pandemic.
Police investigating West Oakland homicide shooting
Police say they are investigating a homicide shooting in West Oakland on Friday afternoon.
Police say they are investigating a homicide shooting in West Oakland on Friday afternoon.
Giant 300-foot crane sails under Golden Gate and Bay bridges
A container ship carrying a giant crane overcame a tricky maneuver and sailed smoothly under San Francisco's Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on its way to the Port of Oakland.
A container ship carrying a giant crane overcame a tricky maneuver and sailed smoothly under San Francisco's Golden Gate and Bay Bridges on its way to the Port of Oakland.
Oakland diverts $18M from police to violence-prevention programs
The Oakland City Council voted Thursday to divert $18.4 million of what the mayor proposed spending on the police department to double the funding for community violence-prevention programs.
The Oakland City Council voted Thursday to divert $18.4 million of what the mayor proposed spending on the police department to double the funding for community violence-prevention programs.
City of Oakland considering significant cuts to police department
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
KTVU's Henry Lee reports.
Oakland Promise students treated to Hamilton performance at graduation
Oakland Promise students watched actor Julius Thomas III, best known for starring in the hit musical Hamilton, during their virtual graduation ceremony.
Oakland Promise students watched actor Julius Thomas III, best known for starring in the hit musical Hamilton, during their virtual graduation ceremony.
$17M of Oakland police budget may be shifted to department of violence prevention
The Oakland City Council may pass a budget Thursday that redirects more than $17 million from the police department to the Department of Violence Prevention with the intention of improving public safety.
The Oakland City Council may pass a budget Thursday that redirects more than $17 million from the police department to the Department of Violence Prevention with the intention of improving public safety.
Oakland police likely unaware they tear gassed elderly condominium neighbors, set garden on fire
The condo dwellers of 801 Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Oakland were both witnesses and unwitting victims of last summer's George Floyd tear gas protests.
The condo dwellers of 801 Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Oakland were both witnesses and unwitting victims of last summer's George Floyd tear gas protests.