FBI raids Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home

FBI agents raided a home tied to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday morning, although it was not immediately clear what they were looking for.

The real politics of the federal raid on Oakland's mayor

A big house on Skyline Boulevard was raided by U.S. Postal Inspectors. This happened at the same time Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and office was raided by FBI agents.

Firefighter severely burned in Corral fire released from hospital

An Alameda County firefighter who was seriously burned fighting the Corral fire near Livermore was released from the hospital on Thursday.

Oakland shooting investigation blocks traffic on I-880, lanes reopen

Southbound I-880 lanes near 16th Street in Oakland are reopening following a temporary closure due to police investigating a shooting. 

Oakland Juneteenth shooting: 15 shot at celebration

A Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland took a dramatic turn as gunshots rang out, leaving 15 people injured.

Oakland man sentenced nearly 30 years in prison for armed robbery

The 24-year-old Oakland man was sentenced to 28 years in state prison this week for robbing a woman in Stockton of her rent money at gunpoint in 2023, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office.

Bay Area water parks: Here's your splash guide to summer

The Bay Area is home to more than half a dozen water parks. Here’s your summer guide to popular spots where families can splash and cool off from the heat.

Police chase on East Bay freeway ends in car crash

A traffic stop in Hayward Wednesday evening ended in a chase a city away with rammed police cars and spike strips.

Hayward family desperate to find missing woman

A Hayward family is in a desperate search for their loved one and is asking for the public's help in finding the 60-year-old woman.

Oakland Juneteenth celebrations erupt in violence, OPD says multiple shot

An Oakland Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt ended in violence Wednesday night. The Oakland Police Department says multiple people were shot, but did not have an exact number of victims. 

Family of Newark homicide victim still in pain with case unsolved

Two years later, there are many unanswered questions regarding a homicide in Newark where a 24-year-old man was killed after being attacked at a park. His killer has never been found.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to face recall election in November

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will face a recall election after the campaign to oust her from office garnered enough signatures to put it on the November ballot.

Oakland police investigate shootout between groups

Authorities are investigating a shootout in broad daylight between two groups in East Oakland, according to police.

Black, Jewish community demands Alameda County DA action on illegal jury selection

Brent Turner, co-leader of the San Francisco Bay Area Black and Jewish Unity Coalition, said he wanted the historical wrongs of illegal jury selection to be righted – and quickly.

New law: California bars, nightclubs must provide date rape drug testing kits

On July 1, California will put into effect a new law that seeks to help protect bar and nightclub goers from getting unknowingly drugged. Some bar owners take issue with the law.

KTVU's Julie Haener: Dressing the part and being taken seriously

Julie Haener, KTVU's long-time news anchor patterned herself after highly successful, strong women in TV journalism. She says to be taken seriously you have to dress the part. But before style, you have to have substance.