Parents say Berkeley-born son's arm blown off before being taken hostage in Israel
The parents of a Berkeley-born 23-year-old spoke publicly Tuesday in Israel hoping that their son would return home safely after his arm was blown off and he was taken hostage.
The parents of a Berkeley-born 23-year-old spoke publicly Tuesday in Israel hoping that their son would return home safely after his arm was blown off and he was taken hostage.
LeRonne Armstrong among police commission's chief candidates; infighting still persists
Among the list of top candidates is LeRonne Armstrong, the former chief who was fired by the Mayor in February.
Among the list of top candidates is LeRonne Armstrong, the former chief who was fired by the Mayor in February.
Berkeley rabbi's nephew killed in Israel
People in Berkeley gathered together on Monday evening to stand in solidarity with Israel.
People in Berkeley gathered together on Monday evening to stand in solidarity with Israel.
Retired teacher to complete 31st and final charity run to raise money for East Oakland high schools
Retired East Bay teacher Jack Nelson plans to mark his 31st charity run on Tuesday, to raise money for three East Oakland high schools. Over the years, the beloved 68-year-old mentor and coach has raised $252,000 for schools.
Retired East Bay teacher Jack Nelson plans to mark his 31st charity run on Tuesday, to raise money for three East Oakland high schools. Over the years, the beloved 68-year-old mentor and coach has raised $252,000 for schools.
Man shot while trying to stop Oakland robbery of woman, his boss
An Oakland restaurant worker was shot and wounded early Monday while trying to help a woman - the owner - who was being robbed near her car, authorities said.
An Oakland restaurant worker was shot and wounded early Monday while trying to help a woman - the owner - who was being robbed near her car, authorities said.
Oakland man left for dead at Santa Rita Jail, exclusive video shows
An Oakland man was left for dead for several days at Santa Rita Jail as new allegations are surfacing for the first time that deputies doctored the books to make it seem like they were checking in on him, when in fact, they did not provide any meaningful care, KTVU has learned.
An Oakland man was left for dead for several days at Santa Rita Jail as new allegations are surfacing for the first time that deputies doctored the books to make it seem like they were checking in on him, when in fact, they did not provide any meaningful care, KTVU has learned.
Students sent home after eating 'sleep aid' gummies at San Leandro school
Several students at a San Leandro middle school were sent home on Monday after consuming candy-like sleep aids, though none of them required medical attention.
Several students at a San Leandro middle school were sent home on Monday after consuming candy-like sleep aids, though none of them required medical attention.
Oakland experiencing big drop in apartment rents
Oakland is experiencing the biggest drop in rent among the country's 100 largest cities.
Oakland is experiencing the biggest drop in rent among the country's 100 largest cities.
5 people shot in separate incidents overnight
Oakland Police have updated information on a shooting that occurred Saturday night.
Oakland Police have updated information on a shooting that occurred Saturday night.
Alameda County fire crews put out house fire
Alameda County Fire released video of a house fire in San Lorenzo on Friday.
Alameda County Fire released video of a house fire in San Lorenzo on Friday.
Oakland police ask public for help in unsolved 2009 killing
Anyone with information is asked to call the department's homicide section at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.
Anyone with information is asked to call the department's homicide section at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.
L.A. 'Tenant from Hell' tried a similar scheme in Oakland in 2019
Elizabeth Hirschhorn, the "Tenant from Hell" currently occupying a guest house at a palatial estate in Los Angeles, faced a similar situation in Oakland just months before she moved into the L.A. home, court records show.
Elizabeth Hirschhorn, the "Tenant from Hell" currently occupying a guest house at a palatial estate in Los Angeles, faced a similar situation in Oakland just months before she moved into the L.A. home, court records show.
Jack London Square businesses face struggles due to crime
People come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for the sense of community, the food, and the beer. However, small business owners are dealing with a complicated obstacle.
People come to Oakland’s Jack London Square for the sense of community, the food, and the beer. However, small business owners are dealing with a complicated obstacle.
Person struck and killed by Amtrak train in Oakland
A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Oakland on Friday morning, police said.
A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Oakland on Friday morning, police said.
Normally cool areas under Bay Area heat advisory through Saturday
High temperatures around the Bay Area have prompted a heat advisory that has been extended through 11 p.m. on Saturday
High temperatures around the Bay Area have prompted a heat advisory that has been extended through 11 p.m. on Saturday
Suspect arrested in deadly West Oakland home invasion
Police announced an arrest in a fatal home invasion robbery that happened in West Oakland last month.
Police announced an arrest in a fatal home invasion robbery that happened in West Oakland last month.
Union City police arrest suspect after woman stabbed to death
Union City police on Thursday arrested a suspect after a woman was stabbed to death at the Tropics Mobile Home Park, and two others were injured.
Union City police on Thursday arrested a suspect after a woman was stabbed to death at the Tropics Mobile Home Park, and two others were injured.
Family of 4-year-old girl killed after biking accident at Lake Merritt push for better bike safety
The family of the 4-year-old who died in a Lake Merritt biking accident say Oakland leaders have been very responsive to their demand for new bike safety.
The family of the 4-year-old who died in a Lake Merritt biking accident say Oakland leaders have been very responsive to their demand for new bike safety.
CHP to pay $7M after fatal shooting of Erik Salgado in Oakland
The California Highway Patrol has settled a lawsuit for $7 million after officers shot and killed Erik Salgado and injured his girlfriend, renewing calls for the new Alameda County District Attorney to file criminal charges.
The California Highway Patrol has settled a lawsuit for $7 million after officers shot and killed Erik Salgado and injured his girlfriend, renewing calls for the new Alameda County District Attorney to file criminal charges.
5th horse dies in 2 weeks at Golden Gate Fields
State officials announced the death of another racehorse at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, marking the fifth horse fatality at the track in two weeks.
State officials announced the death of another racehorse at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, marking the fifth horse fatality at the track in two weeks.