College of Marin hosts the second annual Don Barksdale invitational
LyRyan Russell, head men's basketball coach at the College of Marin, joins KTVU to discuss the legacy and historic career of Don Barksdale. Barksdale, an Oakland-native, helped break racial barriers when he played in the NBA in the 1950s, he was also one of the Bay Area's first Black DJs and television hosts.
LyRyan Russell, head men's basketball coach at the College of Marin, joins KTVU to discuss the legacy and historic career of Don Barksdale. Barksdale, an Oakland-native, helped break racial barriers when he played in the NBA in the 1950s, he was also one of the Bay Area's first Black DJs and television hosts.
Suspect involved in Oakland hit-and-run evades CHP, crashes into pole and burns
A juvenile suspect suffered major injuries, including burns, following a hit-and-run collision in Oakland on Friday, officials say.
A juvenile suspect suffered major injuries, including burns, following a hit-and-run collision in Oakland on Friday, officials say.
Vehicle collides with bicyclist, cyclist killed in Oakland, police say
The Oakland Police Department say they are investigating a traffic collision where a bicyclist was killed Friday night.
The Oakland Police Department say they are investigating a traffic collision where a bicyclist was killed Friday night.
Oakland gay bar owner claims landlord is forcing him out
A downtown Oakland bar owner claims his landlord is trying to force him out of his lease.
A downtown Oakland bar owner claims his landlord is trying to force him out of his lease.
Livermore police say goodbye to beloved K9 Bugsy
Livermore police said goodbye to one of their retired K9, Bugsy, who passed away Tuesday.
Livermore police said goodbye to one of their retired K9, Bugsy, who passed away Tuesday.
Child rescued from human trafficking in Oakland
A child was found and rescued from a human trafficking incident, the Oakland Police Department announced on Friday.
A child was found and rescued from a human trafficking incident, the Oakland Police Department announced on Friday.
Oakland police seek public's help finding missing 14-year-old girl
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen five days ago.
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen five days ago.
Jewish families and allies rally against anti-Israel teachers union resolution
About 100 Jewish families, teachers and allies in Oakland on Friday rallied to draw attention to a controversial resolution that was passed by the Oakland Educators association in response to the Israel- Hamas war.
About 100 Jewish families, teachers and allies in Oakland on Friday rallied to draw attention to a controversial resolution that was passed by the Oakland Educators association in response to the Israel- Hamas war.
Alameda pool service employee injured in explosion
A pool service employee in Alameda was injured Friday morning during an explosion, officials said.
A pool service employee in Alameda was injured Friday morning during an explosion, officials said.
Police bust up Oakland 'fencing operation,' uncover nearly $20K and stolen merchandise
Police this week busted up what they describe as an Oakland “fencing operation” where they said they found stolen items from stores around the Bay Area, nearly $20,000 in cash and two handguns.
Police this week busted up what they describe as an Oakland “fencing operation” where they said they found stolen items from stores around the Bay Area, nearly $20,000 in cash and two handguns.
Survivor copes with injuries, deaths of 2 friends from Oakland hit-and-run crash
An East Bay man who survived a horrific hit-and-run crash that killed two of his friends shared his story with KTVU.Daniel Nasser said the ordeal was life-altering and he now faces a long and painful road to recovery.
An East Bay man who survived a horrific hit-and-run crash that killed two of his friends shared his story with KTVU.Daniel Nasser said the ordeal was life-altering and he now faces a long and painful road to recovery.
'It's absolutely deplorable': East Oakland businesses fed up with repeat blight, homelessness and crime
Those who live and work along Pearmain Street in East Oakland blame the city for ongoing crime, homelessness and blight that's making them fearful and frustrated.
Those who live and work along Pearmain Street in East Oakland blame the city for ongoing crime, homelessness and blight that's making them fearful and frustrated.
Oakland police boost patrols in the Fruitvale neighborhood
Oakland police are boosting patrols in the Fruitvale neighborhood, with officers walking the beat and motor cops looking for traffic violators.
Oakland police are boosting patrols in the Fruitvale neighborhood, with officers walking the beat and motor cops looking for traffic violators.
Piedmont gas station could convert to EV charging hub after nearly 100 years
For nearly 100 years, people in Piedmont have filled up at a popular, local gas station on Grand Avenue. That station is moving toward converting to becoming an EV-charging hub.
For nearly 100 years, people in Piedmont have filled up at a popular, local gas station on Grand Avenue. That station is moving toward converting to becoming an EV-charging hub.
Hospital hopes to ID mystery Oakland patient found under Highway 24 overpass
Medical staff hope to identify a patient who arrived at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital with no identification.
Medical staff hope to identify a patient who arrived at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital with no identification.
Witnesses say arson to blame for large fire at San Leandro 7-Eleven
Traffic has been closed down on East 14th Street between 138th and San Leandro Boulevard due to a structure fire in the area, according to the San Leandro Police Department.
Traffic has been closed down on East 14th Street between 138th and San Leandro Boulevard due to a structure fire in the area, according to the San Leandro Police Department.
Motorcylist killed in fiery crash in Oakland
A fiery crash along busy International Boulevard in East Oakland Wednesday afternoon killed a motorcycle rider and sent four other people to the hospital.
A fiery crash along busy International Boulevard in East Oakland Wednesday afternoon killed a motorcycle rider and sent four other people to the hospital.
Pro-Jewish billboards vandalized in Oakland
Two pro-Jewish billboards in Oakland were vandalized over the weekend, a group named JewBelong confirmed to KTVU.
Two pro-Jewish billboards in Oakland were vandalized over the weekend, a group named JewBelong confirmed to KTVU.
DA investigating death of Oakland man left unattended in Santa Rita jail
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Wednesday publicly announced an investigation into the death of an Oakland man who was left for dead for days at Santa Rita Jail, a revelation first reported by KTVU.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Wednesday publicly announced an investigation into the death of an Oakland man who was left for dead for days at Santa Rita Jail, a revelation first reported by KTVU.
Amtrak train hits SUV in Oakland after driver evades crossing arm, gets dragged on tracks
An Amtrak train struck an SUV on Wednesday morning after at least two witnesses said they saw the driver go around the crossing arm, and got dragged onto the tracks.
An Amtrak train struck an SUV on Wednesday morning after at least two witnesses said they saw the driver go around the crossing arm, and got dragged onto the tracks.