Fire breaks out in San Leandro commercial building

Fire breaks out in San Leandro commercial building

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

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

San Leandro hires new interim police chief

San Leandro hires new interim police chief

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

80-year-old man robbed, attacked on Saturday in San Leandro

80-year-old man robbed, attacked on Saturday in San Leandro

The 80-year-old Asian victim was attacked around 4 p.m. while out for a walk in the 14200 block of Acapulco Road, where the suspects pushed him to the ground and demanded his wallet, according to police.

The 80-year-old Asian victim was attacked around 4 p.m. while out for a walk in the 14200 block of Acapulco Road, where the suspects pushed him to the ground and demanded his wallet, according to police.

Husband, wife found dead in San Leandro murder-suicide: police

Husband, wife found dead in San Leandro murder-suicide: police

A husband and wife were found dead at a San Leandro home in what appears to be a murder-suicide stemming from a domestic dispute, police said.

A husband and wife were found dead at a San Leandro home in what appears to be a murder-suicide stemming from a domestic dispute, police said.

San Leandro ultimately decides not to issue curfew after reports of 'criminal activity'

San Leandro ultimately decides not to issue curfew after reports of 'criminal activity'

The San Leandro Police Department ultimately decided it wouldn't issue a curfew on Wednesday night after receiving reports of "criminal activity" near Bayfair Center. 

The San Leandro Police Department ultimately decided it wouldn't issue a curfew on Wednesday night after receiving reports of "criminal activity" near Bayfair Center. 

Taser-gun confusion noted in criticism of fatal San Leandro police shooting of Steven Taylor

Taser-gun confusion noted in criticism of fatal San Leandro police shooting of Steven Taylor

As independent investigators determined that two San Leandro officers who played a role in the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor, a mentally ill Black man waving a bat inside a Walmart store, violated policy and failed to de-escalate the situation, the subject of Taser-gun confusion was also one of the key findings. 

As independent investigators determined that two San Leandro officers who played a role in the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor, a mentally ill Black man waving a bat inside a Walmart store, violated policy and failed to de-escalate the situation, the subject of Taser-gun confusion was also one of the key findings. 

Independent investigation finds officer who tasered Steven Taylor during fatal shooting violated policy

Independent investigation finds officer who tasered Steven Taylor during fatal shooting violated policy

City of San Leandro releases independent investigation of fatal police shooting of Steven Taylor at Walmart. It was determined that the officer who deployed his Taser violated use of force policy.

City of San Leandro releases independent investigation of fatal police shooting of Steven Taylor at Walmart. It was determined that the officer who deployed his Taser violated use of force policy.

San Francisco and San Leandro schools reopen, but to different degrees

San Francisco and San Leandro schools reopen, but to different degrees

At Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco Monday morning there was a sight no one had seen in more than a year: students coming to school again.

At Bret Harte Elementary School in San Francisco Monday morning there was a sight no one had seen in more than a year: students coming to school again.

San Leandro police ask help from public finding missing woman

San Leandro police ask help from public finding missing woman

The San Leandro Police Department requests assistance finding 57-year-old Susan Gidron, who has early-onset dementia and limited vision.

The San Leandro Police Department requests assistance finding 57-year-old Susan Gidron, who has early-onset dementia and limited vision.

Students in San Leandro to head back to school part-time

Students in San Leandro to head back to school part-time

Students in all grade levels will attend school under a hybrid learning model, consisting of both in-person and at-home learning, for the remainder of this school year, which ends June 3.

Students in all grade levels will attend school under a hybrid learning model, consisting of both in-person and at-home learning, for the remainder of this school year, which ends June 3.