Pair in stolen truck lead police on chase from American Canyon to Oakland throwing tools out window
Police chased two stolen car suspects from American Canyon to Oakland early Friday morning, which landed two people in custody.
Alameda agrees to pay $11M to son of man who died while police restrained him
The city of Alameda on Thursday agreed to pay $11 million to the son of Mario Gonzalez, who died after officers pinned him down and placed him face down on the ground for several minutes.
Free roller skating, other creative programs launch in Oakland
City leaders said they're using innovative and creative ideas – and paying for them with grant money – to make Oakland safer for residents and business owners.
Frustrated teachers fill Pleasanton school board meeting, threaten strike
Pleasanton teachers spelled out their dissatisfaction on signs they held up at the school board meeting, as they called for better pay, health care benefits, and smaller class sizes, on the eve of contract mediation talks that are set to resume Friday from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
8th night of Hanukkah celebrated despite menorah vandalism in Oakland
The Jewish Center for Chabad held a gathering at the Piedmont Community Hall on Thursday, where Rabbi Dovid Labkowski lit a giant menorah to celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah.
Muslims, Jews tell stories of being victims of hate as Middle East war rages
Both Jews and Muslims find themselves targets of hate, as high emotions from Israeli-Hamas war spill over into Bay Area.
Jewish, Arab, Muslim groups often at odds, unite to replace vandalized menorah in Oakland
A show of solidarity in Oakland after a menorah at Lake Merritt was vandalized and thrown into the water, brought a rare gathering of groups which often are at odds, to the site on Wednesday night for a dedication and re-lighting of a new menorah in its place.
Oakland officials say crime has reduced, NAACP disputes claim
Oakland police announced on Wednesday that their crime-reduction efforts are working, despite the NAACP issuing a scathing op-ed that said residents are afraid and do not feel safe.
Menorah dismantled, thrown into Oakland's Lake Merritt
A menorah placed at Lake Merritt in Oakland was dismantled and thrown into the water early Wednesday morning.
Berkeley council withdraws Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution
The Berkeley City Council meeting was packed with people who came with signs, deep emotions, and strong opinions about whether the council members should vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution that had been retracted before Tuesday evening's meeting.
Alameda County supervisor Keith Carson retiring
There's going to be a new supervisor in Alameda County.
Residents of a Berkeley neighborhood bring music and love to a dying neighbor
MUSICAL FAREWELL: Tears, love and music flowed from the backyard of a Berkeley home, where dozens of residents gathered last month to serenade and honor a dying neighbor.
Victim speaks out after road rage shooting in Castro Valley
A man and his dog were shot at Monday afternoon while driving in Alameda County in an apparent bout of road rage.
Oakland resident stops intruder from forcing way into home
An Oakland resident was able to thwart a home invasion robbery on Tuesday morning, police said.
Suspect arrested in Berkeley double stabbing
A man accused of stabbing two people last week in Berkeley was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.
Security guard shot and killed at Oakland 7-Eleven was transitioning out of homelessness
Co-workers of a security guard shot and killed at a 7-Eleven store in Oakland last week say he was like family to them. We've also learned the victim, James Johnson, 59, was transitioning out of homelessness.
Global 'Strike for Palestine' sees some high school students walk out of class
A dozen students walked out of two Hayward high schools in support of a Global Strike for Palestine.
Oakland police say buildings and vehicles struck by gunfire near Castlemont H.S.
Police in Oakland are investigating a Monday afternoon shooting in the Castlemont neighborhood where multiple vehicles and buildings were struck by gunfire.
Neighbors mourn Oakland 7-Eleven security guard who was shot to death trying to prevent theft
Over the weekend, Oakland homicide detectives continued to investigate the Friday night killing of a security guard at a convenience store near Lake Merritt. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old James Johnson.
'Coach T' turns around Oakland High's football team
His players say he has made some dramatic changes at Oakland's oldest high school that go far beyond football.