San Leandro appoints interim top cop amid hit-and-run charge of current chief

The San Leandro city manager announced that she's appointed an interim police chief while the current chief, Angela Averiett, is on leave pending a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge filed against her by the Alameda County District Attorney.

Teen injured in shooting on I-580; investigation underway

At the scene, officers found a driver with a teenaged passenger who suffered a gunshot wound to the arm, and the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

All-abilities playground opens at George Mark Children's House

George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.

Body found at San Leandro garbage facility

A body was discovered Tuesday at a San Leandro garbage facility, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Dead gray whale along San Leandro shoreline

A dead gray whale has washed up along the San Leandro shoreline near the Bay Trail south of Marina Park.

Man charged with San Leandro hate crime after admitting he targeted Asian victim to rob

An East Bay woman says she is traumatized after being robbed and assaulted outside a San Leandro restaurant by a suspect who later told police he targeted her because she is Asian.

Community asked to weigh in on lifting I-580 truck ban

Residents will have the opportunity this weekend to share their thoughts on whether to lift a long-standing ban on big rigs along Interstate 580 in the East Bay.

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.