Oakland man pleads guilty for attempting to illegally export weapons to Middle East
An Oakland man pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally export firearms and night-vision rifle scopes to the Middle East, federal prosecutors said Friday.
An Oakland man pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally export firearms and night-vision rifle scopes to the Middle East, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Train crushes BMW after driver allegedly goes around downed arm in Oakland
The train conductor told police that the BMW driver went around the arm that was lowered down to warn drivers of the train.
The train conductor told police that the BMW driver went around the arm that was lowered down to warn drivers of the train.
Night of healing and remembrance for families of homicide and gun violence victims in Oakland
Friday was a night of healing and remembrance for families who've lost loved ones to violence in Oakland. A mother whose twin sons were shot and killed hosted this annual event.
Friday was a night of healing and remembrance for families who've lost loved ones to violence in Oakland. A mother whose twin sons were shot and killed hosted this annual event.
Restaurateur chased, robbed at gunpoint before flipping car over in Oakland
A restaurant owner was chased, rammed, robbed of his gun and shot at along Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland on Friday morning.
A restaurant owner was chased, rammed, robbed of his gun and shot at along Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland on Friday morning.
Pair in stolen truck lead police on chase from American Canyon to Oakland throwing tools out window
Police chased two stolen car suspects from American Canyon to Oakland early Friday morning, which landed two people in custody.
Police chased two stolen car suspects from American Canyon to Oakland early Friday morning, which landed two people in custody.
Alameda agrees to pay $11M to son of man who died while police restrained him
The city of Alameda on Thursday agreed to pay $11 million to the son of Mario Gonzalez, who died after officers pinned him down and placed him face down on the ground for several minutes.
The city of Alameda on Thursday agreed to pay $11 million to the son of Mario Gonzalez, who died after officers pinned him down and placed him face down on the ground for several minutes.
Free roller skating, other creative programs launch in Oakland
City leaders said they're using innovative and creative ideas – and paying for them with grant money – to make Oakland safer for residents and business owners.
City leaders said they're using innovative and creative ideas – and paying for them with grant money – to make Oakland safer for residents and business owners.
Frustrated teachers fill Pleasanton school board meeting, threaten strike
Pleasanton teachers spelled out their dissatisfaction on signs they held up at the school board meeting, as they called for better pay, health care benefits, and smaller class sizes, on the eve of contract mediation talks that are set to resume Friday from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Pleasanton teachers spelled out their dissatisfaction on signs they held up at the school board meeting, as they called for better pay, health care benefits, and smaller class sizes, on the eve of contract mediation talks that are set to resume Friday from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.
8th night of Hanukkah celebrated despite menorah vandalism in Oakland
The Jewish Center for Chabad held a gathering at the Piedmont Community Hall on Thursday, where Rabbi Dovid Labkowski lit a giant menorah to celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah.
The Jewish Center for Chabad held a gathering at the Piedmont Community Hall on Thursday, where Rabbi Dovid Labkowski lit a giant menorah to celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah.
Muslims, Jews tell stories of being victims of hate as Middle East war rages
Both Jews and Muslims find themselves targets of hate, as high emotions from Israeli-Hamas war spill over into Bay Area.
Both Jews and Muslims find themselves targets of hate, as high emotions from Israeli-Hamas war spill over into Bay Area.
Jewish, Arab, Muslim groups often at odds, unite to replace vandalized menorah in Oakland
A show of solidarity in Oakland after a menorah at Lake Merritt was vandalized and thrown into the water, brought a rare gathering of groups which often are at odds, to the site on Wednesday night for a dedication and re-lighting of a new menorah in its place.
A show of solidarity in Oakland after a menorah at Lake Merritt was vandalized and thrown into the water, brought a rare gathering of groups which often are at odds, to the site on Wednesday night for a dedication and re-lighting of a new menorah in its place.
Oakland officials say crime has reduced, NAACP disputes claim
Oakland police announced on Wednesday that their crime-reduction efforts are working, despite the NAACP issuing a scathing op-ed that said residents are afraid and do not feel safe.
Oakland police announced on Wednesday that their crime-reduction efforts are working, despite the NAACP issuing a scathing op-ed that said residents are afraid and do not feel safe.
Menorah dismantled, thrown into Oakland's Lake Merritt
A menorah placed at Lake Merritt in Oakland was dismantled and thrown into the water early Wednesday morning.
A menorah placed at Lake Merritt in Oakland was dismantled and thrown into the water early Wednesday morning.
Berkeley council withdraws Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution
The Berkeley City Council meeting was packed with people who came with signs, deep emotions, and strong opinions about whether the council members should vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution that had been retracted before Tuesday evening's meeting.
The Berkeley City Council meeting was packed with people who came with signs, deep emotions, and strong opinions about whether the council members should vote on a Gaza ceasefire resolution that had been retracted before Tuesday evening's meeting.
Alameda County supervisor Keith Carson retiring
There's going to be a new supervisor in Alameda County.
There's going to be a new supervisor in Alameda County.
Residents of a Berkeley neighborhood bring music and love to a dying neighbor
MUSICAL FAREWELL: Tears, love and music flowed from the backyard of a Berkeley home, where dozens of residents gathered last month to serenade and honor a dying neighbor.
MUSICAL FAREWELL: Tears, love and music flowed from the backyard of a Berkeley home, where dozens of residents gathered last month to serenade and honor a dying neighbor.
Victim speaks out after road rage shooting in Castro Valley
A man and his dog were shot at Monday afternoon while driving in Alameda County in an apparent bout of road rage.
A man and his dog were shot at Monday afternoon while driving in Alameda County in an apparent bout of road rage.
Oakland resident stops intruder from forcing way into home
An Oakland resident was able to thwart a home invasion robbery on Tuesday morning, police said.
An Oakland resident was able to thwart a home invasion robbery on Tuesday morning, police said.
Suspect arrested in Berkeley double stabbing
A man accused of stabbing two people last week in Berkeley was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.
A man accused of stabbing two people last week in Berkeley was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.
Security guard shot and killed at Oakland 7-Eleven was transitioning out of homelessness
Co-workers of a security guard shot and killed at a 7-Eleven store in Oakland last week say he was like family to them. We've also learned the victim, James Johnson, 59, was transitioning out of homelessness.
Co-workers of a security guard shot and killed at a 7-Eleven store in Oakland last week say he was like family to them. We've also learned the victim, James Johnson, 59, was transitioning out of homelessness.