How the Bay Area remembered 9/11

In the Bay area, there were so many remembrances and memorials to 9-11 victims, both civilian and first responders, we could not get to all of them. The New York Fire Department says since the day of the attack when 343 firefighters died, 360 more members have died due to World Trade Center-related illnesses.

Oakland Shell gas station employee shoots at would-be burglars: police

A Shell gas station employee opened fire on an unknown number of people trying to ram several cars into the front of the building, according to police and video obtained at the scene. 

Deadly crash closes I-580 off-ramp in Oakland

A deadly solo-vehicle crash closed the Seminary Avenue off-ramp from eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. 

Barricaded suspect taken into custody by Oakland police

Police in Oakland are on the scene of a barricaded suspect inside a residence on International Boulevard Tuesday morning, the Oakland Police Department confirmed to KTVU.

The complicated steps if Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is recalled

Oakland voters should also know that what happens if Mayor Sheng Thao is indeed recalled, what follows would be a semi-complicated, monthslong affair.

Oakland police make arrest in violent Chinatown attack

Oakland police have made an arrest in an attack that left a man dead in the city's Chinatown neighborhood last month, KTVU has learned. 

Oakland vigil for U.S. Turkish citizen killed in West Bank

A vigil was held in Oakland on Monday to remember a U.S. Turkish citizen, allegedly killed by Israeli troops in the West Bank last week. 

Bishop O'Dowd Dragons coaching staff loaded with NFL experience

There have been over 20 Dragons who have played on Bishop O'Dowd's football field who have also ended up in the National Football League.

Violent night in Oakland: sideshows, deadly shootings, armed robbery

Saturday night was a busy night for Oakland police. It started early with deadly shooting and ended with the Bay Bridge shut down by sideshow spectators. 

Teens missing out of Oakland for several weeks, months

Two teens have not been seen for several weeks, with one not seen since July, Oakland police shared.

Gunfire erupts at Oakland sideshow, neighbors grow frustrated with leadership

An East Oakland neighborhood erupted into gunfire early Saturday morning amid an hour-long show, and neighbors say police were nowhere to be found. Residents expressed fear that the next time, stray gunfire might enter an area home and hurt someone.

CHP armed carjacking pursuit ends in crash

Two armed carjacking suspects, including a minor, were arrested following a pursuit in Oakland. 

Oakland school uses football rematch to cement life-long friendships

Castlemont High School prepares to host its rival from Southern California, Dorsey High School. The two teams played last year in SoCal as part of an effort to expand the horizons for the students of the two, inner city schools. But before the game, the players mentored younger kids, and participated in a workshop.

Internal Affairs must report directly to OPD chief: judge

A federal judge on Friday ordered that the Internal Affairs division report directly to the Oakland police chief, a ruling that also extends the oversight of the department, which has been under this monitoring for more than 20 years.