New allegations against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Federal prosecutors have revealed new allegations in the ongoing federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and California Waste Solutions, the city's recycling contractor.
Federal prosecutors have revealed new allegations in the ongoing federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and California Waste Solutions, the city's recycling contractor.
A look at Alameda County's highest payouts and settlements
Alameda County has paid $267 million to settle lawsuits and award plaintiffs following jury verdicts since 2000, with the highest award – $36 million – paid out a few months ago, according to an analysis of data obtained through the county counsel's office and additional KTVU reporting.
Alameda County has paid $267 million to settle lawsuits and award plaintiffs following jury verdicts since 2000, with the highest award – $36 million – paid out a few months ago, according to an analysis of data obtained through the county counsel's office and additional KTVU reporting.
Police activity near Fremont senior living home
Aerial video from SkyFox shows multiple police cars and officers in the area of Walnut Avenue between California Street and Fremont Boulevard.
Aerial video from SkyFox shows multiple police cars and officers in the area of Walnut Avenue between California Street and Fremont Boulevard.
Fremont police shoot and kill allegedly armed suspect who held 2 hostages
Police shot and killed an allegedly armed suspect who took two people hostage at a Fremont senior living home.
Police shot and killed an allegedly armed suspect who took two people hostage at a Fremont senior living home.
Mistah F.A.B arrested after July 4 video sparks illegal fireworks investigation
Mistah F.A.B. – whose legal name is Stanley Cox – was booked into the Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of possessing fireworks and receiving stolen property.
Mistah F.A.B. – whose legal name is Stanley Cox – was booked into the Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of possessing fireworks and receiving stolen property.
Two Bay Area women detained by ICE at airports
Two Bay Area women are in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being detained at separate airports this week in incidents that were captured on camera.
Two Bay Area women are in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being detained at separate airports this week in incidents that were captured on camera.
Wood Tavern, beloved neighborhood restaurant, Oakland fixture, to close its doors after 20 years
The Wood Tavern in Oakland, a neighborhood staple where friends have gathered, families have celebrated, and the community has connected, has announced it is closing after 20 years in business.
The Wood Tavern in Oakland, a neighborhood staple where friends have gathered, families have celebrated, and the community has connected, has announced it is closing after 20 years in business.
Popular restaurant worker in Berkeley severely assaulted, left unconscious
A popular restaurant worker in Berkeley is facing a long road to recovery after his family says he was beaten, robbed, and left unconscious after he left work.
A popular restaurant worker in Berkeley is facing a long road to recovery after his family says he was beaten, robbed, and left unconscious after he left work.
Former Livermore Little League player drafted by Kansas City Royals
From playing on the Livermore Little League team to playing high school and collegiate baseball, Tanner Griffith's love and dedication to baseball got him drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round.
From playing on the Livermore Little League team to playing high school and collegiate baseball, Tanner Griffith's love and dedication to baseball got him drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 11th round.
Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown recovering after being attacked, robbed by acquaintance
Brown sought medical treatment after the reported assault, though the extent of her injuries were not clear.
Brown sought medical treatment after the reported assault, though the extent of her injuries were not clear.
Oakland Unified School District to implement full cell phone ban
The OUSD board voted in June to enforce its own “bell-to-bell" cell phone ban, which will prevent students from using their phones during or between classes and during lunch periods.
The OUSD board voted in June to enforce its own “bell-to-bell" cell phone ban, which will prevent students from using their phones during or between classes and during lunch periods.
Oakland pop-up restaurant owner pauses business after home break-in, sexual assault of 16-year-old son
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
North Oakland bus stop shooting leaves man dead
The victim was found at a bus stop in North Oakland on Martin Luther King Jr. Way near 43rd Street
The victim was found at a bus stop in North Oakland on Martin Luther King Jr. Way near 43rd Street
Fairfield police arrest suspect who allegedly stabbed man to death during altercation
While responding to the call, officers found a suspect vehicle that was reported to be connected to the altercation and found the victim inside.
While responding to the call, officers found a suspect vehicle that was reported to be connected to the altercation and found the victim inside.
Little Fire: Residents return home after evacuation orders lifted
Residents were allowed back into their homes Wednesday after authorities lifted all evacuation orders around a vegetation fire burning in the Sunol Valley.
Residents were allowed back into their homes Wednesday after authorities lifted all evacuation orders around a vegetation fire burning in the Sunol Valley.
Oakland teen builds basketball court and coaches youth in India
An Oakland teenager is bringing his passion for sports to children thousands of miles away, using basketball to bridge cultural and language divides in India.
An Oakland teenager is bringing his passion for sports to children thousands of miles away, using basketball to bridge cultural and language divides in India.
Sunol vegetation fire triggers evacuations
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.
Plans for the first Costco in this East Bay city move ahead
An East Bay city makes a big step toward getting its first Costco as plans move forward for a new warehouse store on a long vacant property.
An East Bay city makes a big step toward getting its first Costco as plans move forward for a new warehouse store on a long vacant property.
Tropical storm to bring muggy and warm conditions, chance of rain to the Bay
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 9 p.m. for the Bay Area.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 9 p.m. for the Bay Area.
Oakland City Council to consider stronger immigrant protections
The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would strengthen protections for immigrants by limiting city cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.
The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would strengthen protections for immigrants by limiting city cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.