One year after firing of Oakland police chief, search for successor drags on
It's been one year since Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired police chief LeRonne Armstrong, and the city is still without a permanent replacement. The mayor and the city's police commission, which is tasked with selecting the candidates, have been locked in a back and forth.
It's been one year since Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired police chief LeRonne Armstrong, and the city is still without a permanent replacement. The mayor and the city's police commission, which is tasked with selecting the candidates, have been locked in a back and forth.
Bay Bridge crash claims 3 lives
Three people in a red Mini Cooper died Thursday morning after being struck by the driver of a Toyota Tacoma on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge, officials said.
Three people in a red Mini Cooper died Thursday morning after being struck by the driver of a Toyota Tacoma on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge, officials said.
Oakland A's to discuss extending Coliseum lease with city, county leaders
The Oakland Athletics will meet with officials from the city of Oakland and County of Alameda on Thursday morning to discuss a lease extension at the Coliseum.
The Oakland Athletics will meet with officials from the city of Oakland and County of Alameda on Thursday morning to discuss a lease extension at the Coliseum.
East Bay officials announce new regional safety partnership to tackle crime
Elected officials and law enforcement from several East Bay jurisdictions announced a regional partnership Wednesday to crack down on crime.
Elected officials and law enforcement from several East Bay jurisdictions announced a regional partnership Wednesday to crack down on crime.
Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight
A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.
A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.
San Francisco Bay Area weather: More rain on already-soaked ground could 'cause havoc'
The first in a series of rainstorms was moving through the Bay Area by Wednesday afternoon, and expected to deal the region a one-two punch by week's end.
The first in a series of rainstorms was moving through the Bay Area by Wednesday afternoon, and expected to deal the region a one-two punch by week's end.
First surge of 120 CHP officers to Oakland now over, yields 71 arrests
The initial deployment of 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland and the East Bay in a blitz to fight surging crime ended after five days, KTVU has learned.
The initial deployment of 120 California Highway Patrol officers to Oakland and the East Bay in a blitz to fight surging crime ended after five days, KTVU has learned.
18-year-old struck by hit-and-run driver in Oakland on way to school
An 18-year-old boy was struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver in Oakland on his way to school, his mother and police said.
An 18-year-old boy was struck and injured by a hit-and-run driver in Oakland on his way to school, his mother and police said.
Oakland Unified must make drastic cuts, projected $24M deficit
The Oakland Unified School District must make drastic cuts.
The Oakland Unified School District must make drastic cuts.
SUV flips over on I-880 in Oakland after officers pursue attempted carjacking suspects
Oakland police on Tuesday were pursuing the driver of a car they say was involved in an attempted carjacking, which ended up in a rollover crash off Interstate Highway 880.
Oakland police on Tuesday were pursuing the driver of a car they say was involved in an attempted carjacking, which ended up in a rollover crash off Interstate Highway 880.
Jewish groups ask for antisemitism investigation at Oakland City Council meeting
The Oakland Jewish Alliance is calling for an investigation into alleged civil rights violations at a contentious Oakland City Council meeting.
The Oakland Jewish Alliance is calling for an investigation into alleged civil rights violations at a contentious Oakland City Council meeting.
Oakland police release photos of person of interest in summer homicide
Police in Oakland released photos on Monday of a person of interest in a fatal shooting last summer in East Oakland.
Police in Oakland released photos on Monday of a person of interest in a fatal shooting last summer in East Oakland.
Piedmont wealth manager to change plea in deadly Oakland crash
A Piedmont wealth manager is expected to change his plea in a deadly crash in Oakland, KTVU has learned.
A Piedmont wealth manager is expected to change his plea in a deadly crash in Oakland, KTVU has learned.
Community members rally at In-N-Out over 'public safety crisis' in Oakland
In Oakland, there are calls for state leaders to do more to deal with crime, and community groups met on Sunday about what they describe as a public safety crisis at the In-N-Out on Hegenberger Road that is closing this month over the soaring number of break-ins.
In Oakland, there are calls for state leaders to do more to deal with crime, and community groups met on Sunday about what they describe as a public safety crisis at the In-N-Out on Hegenberger Road that is closing this month over the soaring number of break-ins.
Break-in at nail spa on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland during lunar new year
Someone broke into a nail salon on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland during the lunar new year.
Someone broke into a nail salon on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland during the lunar new year.
PG&E workers robbed near Oakland headquarters
A group of PG&E workers were targeted by thieves who broke into their car as they were about to pull into a garage near the utility's headquarters near Oakland's Lake Merritt.
A group of PG&E workers were targeted by thieves who broke into their car as they were about to pull into a garage near the utility's headquarters near Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Oakland crime gets Gov. Newsom's attention
Gov. Newsom said the recent headlines about crime affecting Oakland businesses is disappointing.
Gov. Newsom said the recent headlines about crime affecting Oakland businesses is disappointing.
Body found floating in water near Oakland Coliseum ID'd
A man whose body was found in late January floating the water in Oakland near the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum has been identified by the county Coroner's Office as 51-year-old Chio Chien Saetern.
A man whose body was found in late January floating the water in Oakland near the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum has been identified by the county Coroner's Office as 51-year-old Chio Chien Saetern.
Gov. Newsom sending state attorneys to help prosecute crimes in Alameda County
Days after he announced he would be sending state troopers in to help Oakland police make arrests, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is sending prosecutors from the state to help prosecute "serious and complex" cases in Alameda County amid a crime surge.
Days after he announced he would be sending state troopers in to help Oakland police make arrests, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is sending prosecutors from the state to help prosecute "serious and complex" cases in Alameda County amid a crime surge.
Probationary Oakland police officer fired for posting racist content on social media identified
A probationary Oakland Police Department officer has been fired after racist, derogatory comments she made on her public Facebook page 12 years ago came to light.
A probationary Oakland Police Department officer has been fired after racist, derogatory comments she made on her public Facebook page 12 years ago came to light.