Montclair sees more burglaries after Oakland misses out on millions to stop retail crime

The City of Oakland failed to meet an application deadline for state funding to tackle rising retail theft. Four more businesses were burglarized in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood Friday morning.

Berkeley sounding its first emergency sirens for testing this weekend

The city of Berkeley is testing their newly installed outdoor warning system for the first time on Sunday, September 17. Ten sirens have been installed throughout the City.

San Leandro police chief on leave during investigation into alleged policy violations

The San Leandro police chief has been placed on administrative leave this week, pending an investigation into allegations of department policy violations, city officials announced Friday.

Oakland police investigate kidnapping

The Oakland Police Department confirmed that it is conducting a kidnapping investigation.

Oakland crews pull out person 'fully engulfed in flames' from car

Oakland police said they are investigating an attempted homicide after crews pulled a person "fully engulfed in flames" from a car.

San Francisco gets $17 million to fight retail theft, Oakland misses grant deadline

The City of San Francisco outlined on Thursday how it plans to use a $17 million grant from the state to combat retail theft. Meanwhile, the City of Oakland says it won’t be getting similar funding, because city officials missed the grant’s application deadline.

Man charged with breaking into Piedmont home killed by Santa Rita Jail cellmate: sheriff

A man who was charged with breaking into a Piedmont home and staying there for two days, where he ate about $1,000 of food and drink, has died at Santa Rita Jail, his family told KTVU.

Lawrence Livermore scientist engages students in STEM, using their phones

As efforts continue to try to get more students engaged in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), one Bay Area scientist has created a program, designed to break down barriers.

Oakland mayor hopes new grant program will revitalize city, reduce crime

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday unveiled a new city program that awards grants to groups highlighting what's positive about the city.

Person in wheelchair wanted in connection of East Oakland shooting

Oakland police are searching for a person in a wheelchair potentially involved in a shooting that left a man injured in East Oakland. 

Man stabbed multiple times outside ATM lobby of Berkeley bank

Berkeley police on Thursday were called to investigate a violent scene in the ATM lobby of a bank downtown where a man was stabbed.

Is Alameda County's new sheriff fulfilling campaign promise of 'transformational change'?

Is Alameda County's new sheriff fulfilling campaign promise of 'transformational change'? Jail opponents agree that Yesenia Sanchez is doing better than the past administration but that there's a very long way to go.

Victims' families rally against Alameda County DA Pamela Price at Fremont town hall

A group of residents rallied against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price ahead of a town hall meeting in Fremont. Victim's families accused her of being light on crime. But Price said justice is her main priority.

Superintendent calls ban on Pride flags at Sunol school 'disheartening'

Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.

Big rig overturns in Sunol

A big-rig hauling aluminum sulfate that ended up on its side Wednesday in Sunol did not leak harmful fluid, Alameda County fire officials said around 4 p.m.

Man arrested in deadly domestic shooting near San Leandro

Alameda County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide near San Leandro.

Popular DJ and father of 4 shot and killed in Oakland

Twenty-seven-year-old Kendall Segers was killed Sunday in Oakland, leaving behind four children and friends and family grieving the popular DJ everyone knew as Pnut.

Conservative Sunol school board flag ban sparks ire from LGBTQ community

The Sunol Glen School Board voted 2-1 Tuesday night in favor of a resolution that bans the display of all flags except for the U.S. and California flags on district property.