California recall election brings VP Harris to Bay Area to campaign for Newsom

Vice President Kamala Harris urged voters in California to defend the Democratic Party's progressive values by defeating the recall against Gov. Gavin Newsom. Her appearance Wednesday in San Leandro comes just six days before election day.

Ex-San Leandro police sergeant sentenced for embezzlement

A19-year San Leandro police veteran, who also served as the union treasurer, has been sentenced to two years probation after he pleaded guilty to embezzling and misappropriating funds, specifically for approving overtime for time he didn't work, the Alameda County District Attorney said.

Cousin of Bay Area man among those killed in Afghanistan suicide bombing

After narrowly escaping Kabul himself, Qiamuddin Safi worried for his family left behind in Afghanistan. He's now learned his cousin is among those dead after a suicide bomb explosion at Abbey Gate.

California father details evacuation from Afghanistan; relatives left behind

Qiamuddin Safi says it was a difficult and painful journey back home to San Leandro,  having to leave behind his father and other relatives.

DUI suspected in deadly San Leandro crash on I-880 on-ramp

A passenger was killed early Saturday when the car they were riding in overturned on a Davis Street on-ramp to northbound Interstate 880 in San Leandro, the California Highway Patrol said.

CHP looking for suspect in deadly San Leandro hit-and-run

The California Highway Patrol is looking for a driver who struck and killed an East Bay man on Interstate 880 and kept going.

Catalytic converter thefts continue to vex Bay Area motorists; police advise deterrents

Investigators say there's been a huge increase in catalytic converter thefts in San Leandro and regionally. Police advise vehicle owners to install aftermarket guards under their vehicles.

City of San Leandro appoints new police chief

The city of San Leandro on Tuesday announced the appointment of its next chief of police. Abdul Pridgen comes with 29 years of law enforcement experience.

Police nab suspects in purse robbery at San Leandro Costco

On June 17 a woman was robbed of her purse in the Costco parking lot on Davis Street, police said. However police were able to nab the suspects, not far from where the crime occurred.

Fire breaks out in San Leandro commercial building

A fire broke out in a San Leandro commercial building Monday night, fire officials said. 

San Leandro hires new interim police chief

Susan Manheimer most recently served as the interim chief of the Oakland Police Department.

2nd San Leandro officer involved in death of Black man at Walmart sent for retraining

The city of San Leandro said that one of two officers involved in the death of a Black man wielding a bat at a Walmart store last year must be retrained in de-escalation tactics before he is released back to full patrol duties.

Stolen dogs reunited with owners thanks to social media, aware residents

A Bay Area dog owner’s desperate attempt to find three stolen pets has a happy ending. And the reuniting was almost as frantic as the ill-fated events preceding it.