San Leandro police chief denies hit-and-run, says she suffered medical emergency

The San Leandro police chief charged with a hit-and-run after allegedly sideswiping a car, has been placed on administrative leave. The embattled chief on Wednesday denied the allegations.

San Leandro chief of police charged with hit-and-run

San Leandro's chief of police has been charged by the Alameda County district attorney with hit-and-run for an incident from May 2025, KTVU has learned. 

San Leandro police kill armed man during welfare check

San Leandro police said they ended up killing a man they were conducting a welfare check on who they said was reportedly making suicidal statements to a friend and then later pointed a gun at officers.

Teenage girl dies in suspected San Leandro DUI

A 19-year-old was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was killed and several were injured in a chain reaction collision Sunday morning on Interstate Highway 880 in San Leandro. 

21st Amendment Brewery revived in acquisition by Philadelphia beer company

The Evil Genius Beer Company acquired 21st Amendment Brewery’s brand, recipes and distribution rights, opening the door for the company's beer to return this summer.

Positive news on 3 missing teens from San Leandro

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office had some positive news on three missing teenagers who were last seen Friday night near 163rd Avenue and East 14th Street in San Leandro, deputies said. 

Musicians, friends gather to remember East Bay trumpet player shot by deputies

Local musicians are paying tribute to a beloved trumpet player who was shot and killed by Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies outside his home earlier this week.

Ex-San Leandro councilman pleads guilty to corruption charges

Former San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo pleaded guilty Wednesday in Oakland federal court to corruption charges.

San Leandro councilman retires amid bribery case

San Leandro City Councilman Bryan Azevedo has submitted a formal letter of retirement, effective Tuesday.

Passenger dies in crash during police pursuit in San Leandro

The front passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver and another passenger were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Hundreds of East Bay students walkout over ICE

Students from several high schools across the East Bay walked out of class Wednesday morning to “forcefully express their opposition” to the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

Judge agrees to drop case against ex-San Leandro cop in deadly shooting

The decision comes after Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson said she can't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the former officer had committed a crime.

San Leandro councilmember linked to Sheng Thao corruption scheme charged by feds

San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo has been federally charged with conspiracy, accused of accepting bribes and kickbacks to help an affordable housing company win city contracts.

Pride flag set on fire: Suspect caught on East Bay couple's home security camera

An East Bay couple who hung a Pride flag outside their home for the first time, say they were shocked to see someone walk up to their house in San Leandro and set the flag on fire Wednesday morning.

2 killed, 3 injured in San Leandro crash following CHP chase

Two suspects were killed and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured in a crash in San Leandro following a pursuit that began in Castro Valley on Saturday morning.

NFL player and Oakland native donates turf to alma mater

Oakland native and San Leandro High alum Charles Leno Jr., who played in the NFL for a decade, was honored Friday night at the high school’s homecoming game.