Alameda County

Oakland police provide clarity, announce arrests over recent robberies, carjackings

October 13, 2023 5:49pm PDT

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

October 12, 2023 7:17pm PDT

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

October 12, 2023 5:26pm PDT

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

October 12, 2023 1:16pm PDT

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

October 12, 2023 12:05pm PDT

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

October 12, 2023 10:42am PDT

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

October 12, 2023 10:06am PDT

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

October 12, 2023 9:59am PDT

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

October 12, 2023 8:46am PDT

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

October 12, 2023 8:15am PDT

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

October 11, 2023 7:31pm PDT

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

October 11, 2023 6:45pm PDT

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

October 11, 2023 5:10pm PDT

An Oakland police officer has been placed on leave for sexual misconduct.

Oakland's Castlemont High kicks off girls flag football

October 11, 2023 1:09pm PDT

This fall, Castlemont kicked off its first season of girls flag football.

Fire breaks out at Fruitvale warehouse near train tracks

October 11, 2023 6:36am PDT

A fire broke out early Wednesday morning at a warehouse in Oakland's Fruitvale district near Union Pacific train tracks.

Conservative Sunol school board upholds flag ban policy

October 11, 2023 6:26am PDT

The Sunol Glen School District in Alameda County will keep a ban on the types of flags that can be displayed at its school.

DOJ cracking down on mail carrier robberies

October 10, 2023 6:28pm PDT

The Department of Justice is cracking down on mail crime after an increase in robberies targeting postal workers. Ten people were recently arrested for robbing letter carriers across the Bay Area.