Supervisors approve civilian oversight over Alameda County Sheriff

After four years of discussion and delays, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to give unprecedented civilian oversight over the sheriff's office.

Oakland armed robberies: Police share suspect vehicle photo

The Oakland Police Department on Tuesday shared a photo of a car they believe is connected to two armed robberies. 

San Francisco wants Oakland airport to stop using its new name now

San Francisco's city attorney filed a preliminary injunction in federal court on Tuesday asking a judge to tell the Oakland airport to immediately stop using its new name, claiming it violates a trademark infringement. 

CHP arrests more than 300 in Oakland in 2 months: Newsom

The California Highway Patrol has made 329 arrests, recovered 606 stolen vehicles and seized 35 firearms in two months, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday.

BART's Transbay Tube celebrates 50th anniversary, earthquake retrofit complete

The BART Transbay Tunnel celebrated its 50th birthday on Monday with a very special announcement about its resilience to mega earthquakes going forward far, far into the future.  The 50-old infrastructure is now fully ready for the next half-century, perhaps the next millennium.

Teen dies in I-580 Hayward crash, rolls down embankment

A young woman died after her Nissan rolled down a 60-foot embankment in Hayward on Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Suspects use blow torch to steal lottery tickets at Oakland market

In a brazen burglary, two suspects used a blow torch to steal lottery scratchers at a local market in Oakland Friday morning. 

Alameda Comedy Club to close

It will soon be the final curtain for the Alameda Comedy Club, as the company plans to close by the end of the year.

Vigil held for beloved Fremont teen killed in motorcycle crash

A crowd gathered in Fremont Sunday evening to remember an 18-year-old Fremont high school student, hit and killed while riding his motorcycle this week. 

Tech Exchange sale helps students and families afford computers

People lined up outside the Tech Exchange in East Oakland on Friday, hoping to buy a computer on sale for 50% off, as part of the non-profit's back-to-school sale at its tech hub on International Boulevard.

BART equipment problem on track shuts down service between Hayward, Fremont stations

BART service has been stopped for hours Friday afternoon between the Hayward and Fremont stations in the East Bay because of an equipment problem on the tracks.

OPD makes human trafficking arrests

The Oakland Police Department has made a series of human trafficking arrests.

Teens voting? They can in Oakland and Berkeley

A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.

Pamela Price accused of threatening employees amid recall campaign

Employees at the Alameda County District Attorney's Office accuse District Attorney Pamela Price of making criminal threats and intimidating them for their participation in the recall campaign against her.

Alameda officers charged in Mario Gonzalez death seek to dismiss on technicality

The three Alameda police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Mario Gonzalez are seeking to dismiss the criminal case against them because of a technical error involving filing the proper paperwork on time, according to their lawyers.

Police chase in Santa Clara, Alameda counties; 2 in custody

At least one person was taken into custody following an early Thursday morning police chase from San Jose to Oakland, officials said.

Berkeley businesses sue city over homeless encampments

Business owners in Berkeley banded together to sue the city over sprawling homeless encampments which they allege are hurting their bottom line.