Body-cam video: man shot dead by San Leandro police after dropping rifle
Vasquinho Bettencourt had dropped an assault rifle before he was shot and killed by a San Leandro police officer, according to newly-released body-camera video. His anguished mother wants answers.
San Leandro cop charged in fatal shooting of Steven Taylor jailed, later released
Officer Jason Fletcher was being held on $200,000 bail for the killing of 33-year-old Steven Taylor on April 18.
San Leandro POA says D.A.'s decision to charge officer with involuntary manslaughter 'politically motivated'
On Monday, San Leandro Police Officers' Association issued a press release where they first expressed condolences for the family and friends of Steven Taylor, a Black man who was shot and killed by a police officer inside a Walmart store back in April.
3.2 magnitude earthquake hits San Leandro
The quake followed a 2.6 magnitude quake.
2.6 magnitude earthquake followed by 3.4 near San Leandro
The preliminary reading showed a depth of 6.2 miles.
Officer faces manslaughter charges in killing of Black man at San Leandro Walmart
District Attorney Nancy O'Malley announced Wednesday that Officer Jason Fletcher will be tried for felony voluntary manslaughter.
Officer facing criminal charge in deadly shooting
Henry Lee reports.
Officer facing criminal charge in deadly shooting
Henry Lee reports.
Officer charged in shooting death of Black man in San Leandro Walmart
Prosecutors say the officer did not wait for backup and instead grabbed the bat from Taylor, shot him with a Taser then shot him in the chest with his firearm, all in less than 40 seconds.
Fifth grade San Leandro classroom shown porn during Zoom session
San Leandro School District confirmed the account of the incident.
Fifth grade San Leandro classroom shown porn during Zoom session
A mother of one of the students posted about the incident to Facebook. Christien Kafton reports.
San Leandro top cop helps nab suspect in carjack try
San Leandro Police Chief Jeff Tudor found himself on the front line fighting crime just after dawn Tuesday.
San Leandro police union concerned about increase in violent crimes
The safety warning comes on the heels of an officer-involved shooting and death of a suspect with an automatic weapon in a stolen vehicle case last week.s
San Leandro police union concerned about rise in violent crime
The union is also concerned about budget cuts.
CHP investigating accident that downed motorcycle officer on I-880 in San Leandro
The freeway will remain closed as investigators work to determine why and how the officer went down.
CHP investigating accident that downed a CHP motorcycle officer in San Leandro
All lanes of southbound I-880 were blocked for a period Friday afternoon.
Activists want DA to 'do her job' following death of San Leandro man at Walmart
Community members want more information stemming from the April death of 33-year-old Steven Taylor, who was Tasered and then shot to death by two police officers who were called to the store when customers and employees were alarmed that he was waving a bat in the aisles.
Ricky's Sports Bar, a fixture in San Leandro, may close forever
The establishment, which has catered to Raider Nation fans for more than a half-century, is facing an uncertain future since it was forced to close indoor dining due to COVID-19 shelter in place requirements.
San Leandro police officer fatally shoots suspect who allegedly stole car, armed with assault rifle
An officer fired off his gun, and shot the suspect, who died at the scene, police said. An assault rifle was found at the scene, police said.