3-alarm fire in Oakland spreads to nearby homes
Oakland fire crews battled a 3-alarm structure fire Saturday morning that spread to nearby homes.
OPD suspends auto crime reporting program less than a day after launch
Less than 24 hours after launching, Oakland Police Department has ended the social media crime reporting program.
Alameda County DA's work laptop reportedly stolen from vehicle in Oakland
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s work laptop was reportedly stolen during a vehicle burglary in Oakland.
'This is my dream job': Newly appointed Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington shares vision
The Oakland Fire Department announced Damon Covington for the permanent position of Fire Chief, after months of serving as the interim chief. Chief Covington was officially sworn in on Thursday.
Oakland woman speaks out after she's shot in road rage incident
An Oakland woman on Friday recounted the terror she felt after she honked at another driver, was followed home - and then shot as her 10-year-old daughter was in the back seat, in what police are investigating as a road rage incident.
Damon Covington hired as Oakland's new fire chief after 24 years with department
After a few months serving as interim chief, Damon Covington has been hired as the new permanent chief of the Oakland Fire Department.
Oakland officer struck by car while investigating stolen truck
An Oakland police officer was struck and injured by a car Friday morning while working to get a stolen pickup truck towed away, the department said.
Berkeley police search for victim who was picked up and licked by man
Berkeley police asked for the public's help in finding a victim who was assaulted by a man a few weeks ago near campus.
Here's how Oakland's social media burglary reporting program works
The Oakland Police Department has set up social media accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram called @OaklandAutoBurg where people can send messages about witnessed crimes.
Woman fatally shot while driving in Oakland identified by family
The family of a 30-year-old woman fatally shot while driving her car in Oakland last weekend is leaning on community support in bringing her killer to justice.
Man dies after leg was severed in Oakland hit-and-run collision
A hit-and-run crash involving a stolen vehicle turned fatal Wednesday night after a man was pinned between two vehicles, his leg severed.
Second arrest in shooting death of San Leandro barber
A second suspect has been charged in the shooting that claimed the life of San Leandro barber Johnathan ‘Peanut’ Clay on Oct. 25.
Bay Area restaurants raising money to support children in Gaza amid war between Israel, Hamas
A dozen Bay Area restaurants are raising money to support children in Gaza by donating a portion of proceeds from their sales.
Oakland First Fridays too expensive to operate, takes a pause, hurting small businesses
Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.
What's causing recent swarms of termites in the Bay Area, and when homeowners should worry
Many Bay Area residents concerned about their property, have been noticing swarms of termites in recent days that seemed to have suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
1 hurt in shooting at Oakland homeless encampment
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened at a homeless encampment on Tuesday afternoon.
Suspect charged in deadly carjackings also accused of Oakland In-N-Out shooting
The suspect accused of carrying out two deadly carjackings in a gym parking lot, is also facing charges for a shooting at a bustling burger restaurant in Oakland that left an innocent bystander wounded, authorities said.
Car linked to shooting crashes into nearby chicken wings restaurant, Oakland police say
A car slammed into a restaurant in Oakland on Tuesday morning, and police said the crash was tied to an earlier shooting.
Oakland's First Fridays to take 3-month hiatus
Oakland's First Fridays will take a three-month break beginning at the top of 2024.
Livermore gun store owner fatally shoots suspect during attempted robbery
A Livermore gun shop owner fatally shot a suspect armed with a hammer during an attempted robbery, police said.