Oakland police issue new smash-and-grab warning
Oakland police say robberies have increased by 32% so far this year totaling 715 incidents, compared to 540 robberies during the same time period last year.
Oakland police say robberies have increased by 32% so far this year totaling 715 incidents, compared to 540 robberies during the same time period last year.
Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oakland auto shop owner
A suspect has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a longtime business owner in Oakland.
A suspect has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a longtime business owner in Oakland.
Berkeley will return Ohlone site to indigenous trust
The city of Berkeley has agreed to return the Ohlone Shellmound Village site to an indigenous trust.
The city of Berkeley has agreed to return the Ohlone Shellmound Village site to an indigenous trust.
Berkeley service dog missing last seen on BART tracks
A Berkeley service dog has been missing since Monday after "Loyalty" was last seen walking on the BART tracks downtown, police and the family said.
A Berkeley service dog has been missing since Monday after "Loyalty" was last seen walking on the BART tracks downtown, police and the family said.
California Supreme Court to hear People's Park case
The California Supreme Court will hear arguments over the historic People's Park, and whether UC Berkeley can legally build housing there.
The California Supreme Court will hear arguments over the historic People's Park, and whether UC Berkeley can legally build housing there.
Family grateful to be alive after being terrorized by gunmen at their San Lorenzo home
A San Lorenzo family is grateful to be alive after gunmen fired dozens of bullets toward them and their home Monday morning.
A San Lorenzo family is grateful to be alive after gunmen fired dozens of bullets toward them and their home Monday morning.
Oakland teacher is raising money to bring 'phenomenal' 5th graders to speak at a conference in Philadelphia
An East Oakland teacher wants to bring 13 "phenomenal" fifth graders to Philadelphia, where they've been selected to present their research at an education conference. For many of the kids, it would be the first time leaving California or even the first time on a plane.
An East Oakland teacher wants to bring 13 "phenomenal" fifth graders to Philadelphia, where they've been selected to present their research at an education conference. For many of the kids, it would be the first time leaving California or even the first time on a plane.
Oakland business owners frustrated with crime threaten to not pay taxes
Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.
Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.
CHP makes more carjacking, gun arrests in Oakland, East Bay
The California Highway Patrol has made more carjacking and gun-related arrests in Oakland as part of the agency's original blitz last month, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
The California Highway Patrol has made more carjacking and gun-related arrests in Oakland as part of the agency's original blitz last month, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
Oakland Taco Bell locations close dining rooms due to safety concerns
Taco Bell locations in Oakland have ceased indoor dining indefinitely, switching to drive-through service only.
Taco Bell locations in Oakland have ceased indoor dining indefinitely, switching to drive-through service only.
'I can't get closure' Family in elderly woman's death says they don't have justice
Family members of an elderly woman killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland late last year said they have not received information from investigators in several months. Now, they’re worried the case was tossed aside as they wait for justice.
Family members of an elderly woman killed in a hit-and-run in Oakland late last year said they have not received information from investigators in several months. Now, they’re worried the case was tossed aside as they wait for justice.
Dick's Sporting Goods in Santa Rosa hit by thieves who crash after police pursuit
Three suspects from Oakland are accused of stealing several thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Santa Rosa Dick's Sporting Goods and leading sheriff's deputies on a pursuit that ended in a crash, officials say.
Three suspects from Oakland are accused of stealing several thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Santa Rosa Dick's Sporting Goods and leading sheriff's deputies on a pursuit that ended in a crash, officials say.
This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably,' data shows
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Arrest made in killing of San Leandro gas station clerk
Authorities announced an arrest in the killing of a gas station attendant in San Leandro.
Authorities announced an arrest in the killing of a gas station attendant in San Leandro.
Oakland high school basketball teams state champions again
Oakland Tech and Oakland High basketball teams both have state champions again this year.
Oakland Tech and Oakland High basketball teams both have state champions again this year.
Berkeley Jewish-owned bagel shop targeted by anti-Semitic graffiti
A Jewish-owned bagel shop in Berkeley says it was targeted by anti-Semitic graffiti.
A Jewish-owned bagel shop in Berkeley says it was targeted by anti-Semitic graffiti.
Dog stolen during burglary of Oakland business
Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.
Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.
25-year-old woman killed in Oakland hills crash
A 25-year-old woman was killed Sunday in an early morning crash in the Oakland hills.
A 25-year-old woman was killed Sunday in an early morning crash in the Oakland hills.
Oakland mayor recall speeds ahead as residents gather calling for ouster
With lightning speed just three weeks into signature gathering, the effort to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao appears to be gathering steam. Using a shuttered business for their stage, recallers say they are succeeding.
With lightning speed just three weeks into signature gathering, the effort to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao appears to be gathering steam. Using a shuttered business for their stage, recallers say they are succeeding.
Photos released of San Leandro murder suspect
Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify a murder suspect for a shooting that occurred in San Leandro.
Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify a murder suspect for a shooting that occurred in San Leandro.



















