Critics blast decision on eve of East Bay police radios going silent to public
By early Wednesday morning, Oakland police radios - as well as most law enforcement agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - will go silent.
Oakland residents say shooter continues attacking people living on streets
The shooting of projectiles has been going on since July said one bus dweller.
Hiero Day festival moves to San Francisco amid Oakland police shortage
Hiero Day, Oakland’s long-running hip-hop festival, was relocated to San Francisco this year after organizers said Oakland police couldn’t provide enough officers to safely staff the event.
Person injured during ATV, dirt bike takeover in Oakland
More than 100 people were gathered at the site of a crash on Lakeshore at Brooklyn Sunday evening, where one person was injured.
5 hurt after crash sends car plowing into Newark home
Newark police reported that "it is believed that alcohol was a factor" in the crash.
This popular mall chain is closing these 3 Bay Area stores, hundreds more nationwide
Among the 291 stores closing, California has the most with 25 locations anticipated to close.
Plans to paint over Oakland Ohlone mural paused ‘indefinitely,’ property owner says
Plans to paint over an Oakland mural depicting the Ohlone Native American's brutal annihilation by Spanish missionaries were put on hold Tuesday, so the community can engage in more dialogue, the property owner told KTVU.
3 worker deaths at San Leandro company take center stage at California hearing
The deaths of three workers at a San Leandro company in the span of eight years - first exposed by KTVU – took center stage at a California hearing, where state lawmakers questioned government workplace agency leaders and vowed to make changes to increase employee safety.
Homes scorched in San Leandro fire
Firefighters learned at the scene that the fire had started outside the two homes before extending into the structures’ attics.
Oakland Black Cowboy Association's annual parade and festival in jeopardy
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association is celebrating its 51st anniversary, but its annual festival and parade is in jeopardy.
Car fire on I-580 near Altamont Pass spreads to vegetation
A car fire caused major traffic delays Friday near the Altamont Pass after flames spread to nearby vegetation, officials said.
Security guard killed in West Oakland gunfire between cars while walking home
Tony Jerome Norman, 67, was fatally shot Wednesday in West Oakland while walking home from BART.
Warriors unveil refreshed Oakland park with help from NBA legends
The Golden State Warriors unveiled newly renovated basketball courts at Oakland’s Mosswood Park. NBA legends Gary Payton Sr. and Festus Ezeli joined community partners to inspire local youth with a message of hope and discipline.
Oakland music school sued for alleged sex abuse by choir director
Once an internationally recognized and award-winning youth choir, Oakland-based Pacific Boychoir Academy, was hit with a lawsuit by former students.
Oakland hires parolees to clean city freeways
A three-year, $12.4 million contract will fund the initiative under the Golden State Works Program, providing Oakland residents on parole with steady employment.
Bay Area theme park, which helped inspire Disneyland, to hold big 75th birthday party
An iconic East Bay theme park, credited for helping Walt Disney imagine and create Disneyland, is celebrating 75 years.
Barbara Lee has been Oakland's mayor for 100 days
Barbara Lee has now been Oakland's leader for 100 days: The longtime congresswoman continues to face challenges of low police staffing, homelessness and blight, and threats from the federal government.
Bay Area Catholics 'shocked and very saddened' by Minneapolis school shooting
Bay Area Catholics are praying along with their brothers and sisters in Minneapolis, after a shooter opened fire in a Catholic school there Wednesday while children were celebrating Mass. Two people were killed and 17 others injured.
1 killed in West Oakland shooting
The shooting happened just before 5 p.m. in the 700 block of 17th and Brush streets.
Oakland police seize more than 100 vehicles allegedly connected to sideshows
Oakland Police Department released a statement about how they are taking sideshows seriously and have new numbers on how many vehicles, allegedly connected to the illegal shows, have been seized.