New Alameda County undersheriff appointed as veteran retiring from office

Longtime Alameda County Undersheriff Rich Lucia is retiring just before the new year and will be replaced by the first woman to hold that position in Alameda County's history, KTVU has learned.

Oakland man released by Venezuelan gov't in prisoner swap with US

An Oakland man whose family said he was "wrongfully arrested" in Venezuela in October has been released as part of an exchange of prisoners orchestrated by the Biden administration. 

Children's hospital offers cheer and opportunity with holiday store

The 'Cheer Holiday Store' allows parents to 'shop' for toys for their children being treated at Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, as well as their siblings. Volunteers and staff even do the gift wrap.

East Oakland nonprofits get chance to win $50M grant to revitalize neighborhoods

A soap and candle-making factory is expanding in East Oakland. What makes it unique - is that it's run by a non-profit, helping to put people in the local community back to work.

Alameda County DA drops key allegations in slaying of security guard

The three men accused in the shooting death of a security guard in Oakland no longer face life in prison without parole if convicted, after Alameda County DA Pamela Price, in line with her philosophy, signaled she's throwing out a number of allegations that were filed by her predecessor.

Oakland Police Commission selects 3 police chief candidates

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao received a list of three candidates for the city's next police chief. The candidates were brought forward last week by the Police Commission. The question is, who is on the list?

Hundreds of flights delayed at SFO

More than 300 flights were delayed at San Francisco's airport on Monday, plus dozens more at the airports in San Jose and Oakland. 

Sideshows reported in three Bay Area cities overnight

Sideshows were reported in three Bay Area cities on Saturday night including Oakland, Vallejo and San Francisco.

15th annual Oakland Posada brings holiday cheer to Fruitvale

For hours on Saturday, kids and their parents played games, met Santa, picked out toys and ate cotton candy in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood, for free thanks to Oakland Posada. 

Oakland man pleads guilty for attempting to illegally export weapons to Middle East

An Oakland man pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally export firearms and night-vision rifle scopes to the Middle East, federal prosecutors said Friday.   

Night of healing and remembrance for families of homicide and gun violence victims in Oakland

Friday was a night of healing and remembrance for families who've lost loved ones to violence in Oakland. A mother whose twin sons were shot and killed hosted this annual event.

Free roller skating, other creative programs launch in Oakland

City leaders said they're using innovative and creative ideas – and paying for them with grant money – to make Oakland safer for residents and business owners.

8th night of Hanukkah celebrated despite menorah vandalism in Oakland

The Jewish Center for Chabad held a gathering at the Piedmont Community Hall on Thursday, where Rabbi Dovid Labkowski lit a giant menorah to celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah.