Structure fire in Livermore contained, at least 3 buildings burned down
Fire crews in Livermore and Pleasanton are fighting a fire at Holmes Street and Concannon Boulevard.
Judge drops 1 charge against veteran OPD officer Phong Tran
A judge in Alameda County has tossed out one of the charges against a veteran homicide investigator for the Oakland Police Department. Judge Scott Patton dismissed a single charge of attempted bribery of a witness against Officer Phong Tran, saying his actions were just part of routine police work.
Judge drops 1 charge against veteran OPD officer Phong Tran
A judge in Alameda County has tossed out one of the charges against a veteran homicide investigator for the Oakland Police Department. Judge Scott Patton dismissed a single charge of attempted bribery of a witness against Officer Phong Tran, saying his actions were just part of routine police work.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-680 kills at least 1 in Fremont
At least one died in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate Highway 680 in Fremont early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Oakland sees 100th homicide of year after shooting in East Oakland park
One person was killed and two were wounded in a shooting at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park in East Oakland, police said Saturday. The shooting marks Oakland's 100th homicide of 2023.
Berkeley Starbucks workers strike over no A/C, other working conditions
Unionized Starbucks workers at a store in Berkeley held a one-day strike Friday to protest what they say are unsafe working conditions, including the lack of air conditioning.
Oakland police provide clarity, announce arrests over recent robberies, carjackings
Oakland police have shed some light on some recent robberies and violent crimes throughout the city in a press conference held Friday.
Alameda County district attorney recall effort officially gets underway
Not even a full year into her term, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is under heavy scrutiny.
Man with BB gun shot and killed by Hayward police ID'd, body-cam footage released
Hayward police on Thursday released officer-worn body-camera footage from when officers fatally shot a man armed with a BB gun.
Crossing guard in Pleasanton suffers head injuries after being struck by SUV
A driver in a white SUV struck a crossing guard in Pleasanton on Thursday, sending the man to the hospital and shutting down a road for several hours.
1 killed in crash involving several vehicles on I-880 in Hayward
At least one was killed in a crash involving several vehicles on Interstate Highway 880 in Hayward on early Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Oakland's oldest kosher bakery on sale for $1
The owner of the Bay Area's oldest kosher bakery in Oakland is selling the place for $1.
Three early-morning car chases spark frantic Bay Area freeways for police, commuters
A rash of separate car chases on Bay Area freeways early Thursday morning sparked frantic freeways for police and commuters out on the road.
Angel Cakes Bakery starts process to become worker co-op, honoring legacy of slain owner
Angel died in February of head injuries after she was dragged down the street during a robbery in Oakland. She had built the small bakery on a run-down corner on 5th Street and was known for her political activism.
These 2 Bay Area cities made list of worst cities to drive, study says
Road quality, gas prices, safety and other factors were analyzed in by WalletHub to determine overall driver-friendliness.
9 teens involved in police pursuit in Oakland
Nine teens early Friday morning were involved in a police pursuit from East Oakland to West Oakland – one of three early-morning chases in the Bay Area within a few hours.
2 Bay Area women nab USA's very first medal at BWF World Junior Championships
Two young women from the Bay Area have made history for Team USA, by winning silver at the Badminton World Federation Junior Championships over the weekend.
Berkeley man dies on mountain biking trip in Sierra County
A Berkeley man who failed to return from a mountain biking and camping trip in Sierra County was found dead, according to sheriff's deputies.
Oakland police officer suspended for sexual misconduct while on duty
An Oakland police officer has been placed on leave for sexual misconduct.
Oakland's Castlemont High kicks off girls flag football
This fall, Castlemont kicked off its first season of girls flag football.