New Alameda County undersheriff appointed as veteran retiring from office
Longtime Alameda County Undersheriff Rich Lucia is retiring just before the new year and will be replaced by the first woman to hold that position in Alameda County's history, KTVU has learned.
Longtime Alameda County Undersheriff Rich Lucia is retiring just before the new year and will be replaced by the first woman to hold that position in Alameda County's history, KTVU has learned.
Oakland man released by Venezuelan gov't in prisoner swap with US
An Oakland man whose family said he was "wrongfully arrested" in Venezuela in October has been released as part of an exchange of prisoners orchestrated by the Biden administration.
An Oakland man whose family said he was "wrongfully arrested" in Venezuela in October has been released as part of an exchange of prisoners orchestrated by the Biden administration.
Baby reunites with Livermore-Pleasanton firefighters who saved her life
A special meeting on Tuesday reunited a 5-month-old from Livermore with the firefighters and first responders who saved her life earlier this year.
A special meeting on Tuesday reunited a 5-month-old from Livermore with the firefighters and first responders who saved her life earlier this year.
Children's hospital offers cheer and opportunity with holiday store
The 'Cheer Holiday Store' allows parents to 'shop' for toys for their children being treated at Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, as well as their siblings. Volunteers and staff even do the gift wrap.
The 'Cheer Holiday Store' allows parents to 'shop' for toys for their children being treated at Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, as well as their siblings. Volunteers and staff even do the gift wrap.
Sheriff's office seeks adult charges for teens accused in San Leandro killing
Alameda County sheriff's deputies are urging prosecutors to charge three teenagers allegedly involved in luring an 18-year-old to San Leandro and then killing him as adults.
Alameda County sheriff's deputies are urging prosecutors to charge three teenagers allegedly involved in luring an 18-year-old to San Leandro and then killing him as adults.
Fremont police open homicide investigation
Fremont police have opened up a homicide investigation stemming from a report of an altercation at a home, officials said.
Fremont police have opened up a homicide investigation stemming from a report of an altercation at a home, officials said.
Berkeley postal workers navigate rain, holiday rush to deliver Christmas cheer
Wednesday marks the final day to send holiday cards and packages through U.S. Mail to ensure their timely arrival for Christmas.
Wednesday marks the final day to send holiday cards and packages through U.S. Mail to ensure their timely arrival for Christmas.
Bay Area prepares for next round of rain, coastal flood risk
The Bay Area spent Tuesday afternoon preparing for another round of rain after a soaking wet couple of days.
The Bay Area spent Tuesday afternoon preparing for another round of rain after a soaking wet couple of days.
East Oakland nonprofits get chance to win $50M grant to revitalize neighborhoods
A soap and candle-making factory is expanding in East Oakland. What makes it unique - is that it's run by a non-profit, helping to put people in the local community back to work.
A soap and candle-making factory is expanding in East Oakland. What makes it unique - is that it's run by a non-profit, helping to put people in the local community back to work.
3 killed, 5 injured near Pleasanton after driver says his tire blew out: CHP
Three people died after a driver told the California Highway Patrol the rear tire of his Honda Pilot blew out, causing him to careen down an embankment near Pleasanton on Monday.
Three people died after a driver told the California Highway Patrol the rear tire of his Honda Pilot blew out, causing him to careen down an embankment near Pleasanton on Monday.
Alameda County DA drops key allegations in slaying of security guard
The three men accused in the shooting death of a security guard in Oakland no longer face life in prison without parole if convicted, after Alameda County DA Pamela Price, in line with her philosophy, signaled she's throwing out a number of allegations that were filed by her predecessor.
The three men accused in the shooting death of a security guard in Oakland no longer face life in prison without parole if convicted, after Alameda County DA Pamela Price, in line with her philosophy, signaled she's throwing out a number of allegations that were filed by her predecessor.
Oakland Police Commission selects 3 police chief candidates
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao received a list of three candidates for the city's next police chief. The candidates were brought forward last week by the Police Commission. The question is, who is on the list?
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao received a list of three candidates for the city's next police chief. The candidates were brought forward last week by the Police Commission. The question is, who is on the list?
2 killed, several injured after vehicle goes off I-680 near Pleasanton
Two people were killed, and several others were injured after a crash on Monday, when a vehicle went off Interstate 680 near Pleasanton, authorities said.
Two people were killed, and several others were injured after a crash on Monday, when a vehicle went off Interstate 680 near Pleasanton, authorities said.
Oakland police release video of Internal Affairs sergeant shooting armed suspect
Oakland police have released a compilation of surveillance videos the day an Internal Affairs sergeant shot and killed an armed man.
Oakland police have released a compilation of surveillance videos the day an Internal Affairs sergeant shot and killed an armed man.
Hundreds of flights delayed at SFO
More than 300 flights were delayed at San Francisco's airport on Monday, plus dozens more at the airports in San Jose and Oakland.
More than 300 flights were delayed at San Francisco's airport on Monday, plus dozens more at the airports in San Jose and Oakland.
Colonial Donuts in Oakland robbed again, owners lash out at city leadership
Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland was robbed again.
Colonial Donuts on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland was robbed again.
Cold case: 25 years since man killed in Berkeley hit-and-run
It's been 25 years since a Bay Area man was struck by a car in a hit-and-run in Berkeley.
It's been 25 years since a Bay Area man was struck by a car in a hit-and-run in Berkeley.
Sideshows reported in three Bay Area cities overnight
Sideshows were reported in three Bay Area cities on Saturday night including Oakland, Vallejo and San Francisco.
Sideshows were reported in three Bay Area cities on Saturday night including Oakland, Vallejo and San Francisco.
Family still searching for answers 25 years after deadly Berkeley hit and run
It's been 25 years since Rick DeVecchi's death, and his family is still searching for answers.
It's been 25 years since Rick DeVecchi's death, and his family is still searching for answers.
15th annual Oakland Posada brings holiday cheer to Fruitvale
For hours on Saturday, kids and their parents played games, met Santa, picked out toys and ate cotton candy in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood, for free thanks to Oakland Posada.
For hours on Saturday, kids and their parents played games, met Santa, picked out toys and ate cotton candy in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood, for free thanks to Oakland Posada.