Sheriff agrees to 'quality observation checks' after Oakland man left for dead at Santa Rita Jail
The Alameda County Sheriff has agreed to provide annual training and stress "quality observation checks" at Santa Rita Jail as part of a settlement agreement stemming from the case of an Oakland man left languishing for three or four days in his cell before he was actually discovered dead.
The Alameda County Sheriff has agreed to provide annual training and stress "quality observation checks" at Santa Rita Jail as part of a settlement agreement stemming from the case of an Oakland man left languishing for three or four days in his cell before he was actually discovered dead.
Union City neighbors angry over planned marijuana dispensary in their backyards
More than 2,000 signatures have been collected and shared with Union City officials in protest of the proposed Embarc Cannabis store at Cherrywood Center along Decoto Road.
More than 2,000 signatures have been collected and shared with Union City officials in protest of the proposed Embarc Cannabis store at Cherrywood Center along Decoto Road.
No joke — Berkeley comedian's stand-up career skyrockets
Chris Riggins, who was born and raised in Berkeley, is headlining a show on Wednesday night at the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco.
Chris Riggins, who was born and raised in Berkeley, is headlining a show on Wednesday night at the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco.
Piedmont mom missing in Houston found safe
A missing mother from Piedmont, Calif., who vanished in Houston just before Thanksgiving has been found and is safe, her family said Wednesday.
A missing mother from Piedmont, Calif., who vanished in Houston just before Thanksgiving has been found and is safe, her family said Wednesday.
Man shot in broad daylight, dies in Oakland apartment parking lot
Oakland police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man Tuesday morning in East Oakland, in an area that borders San Leandro. He was found in a parking lot.
Oakland police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man Tuesday morning in East Oakland, in an area that borders San Leandro. He was found in a parking lot.
Baby born at 23 weeks expected to leave Children's Hospital Oakland ahead of Christmas
This Giving Tuesday, KTVU partnered once again with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals to raise money for Bay Area children and their families.
This Giving Tuesday, KTVU partnered once again with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals to raise money for Bay Area children and their families.
Organizers of Alameda County DA recall effort accuse officials of meddling
Organizers of an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price accused county officials Tuesday of meddling and unnecessary road blocks.
Organizers of an effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price accused county officials Tuesday of meddling and unnecessary road blocks.
Oakland is getting a new pro baseball team as the A's prepare to leave town
The A's are moving, but here come the Oakland Ballers to fill the city's baseball void.
The A's are moving, but here come the Oakland Ballers to fill the city's baseball void.
Piedmont mother vanishes from airport in Houston
Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing mother from Piedmont, Calif., who vanished at the airport in Houston. UPDATE: She was found safe on Nov. 23.
Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing mother from Piedmont, Calif., who vanished at the airport in Houston. UPDATE: She was found safe on Nov. 23.
State bar accuses Dublin attorney of taking money from incarcerated clients
The bar announced a 22-count notice of disciplinary charges against David Jonathan Cohen, relating to his representation of incarcerated clients.
The bar announced a 22-count notice of disciplinary charges against David Jonathan Cohen, relating to his representation of incarcerated clients.
17th racehorse dies at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley this year
A 3-year-old filly that died at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday is the track's 17th racehorse death reported this year by the state horse racing board.
A 3-year-old filly that died at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday is the track's 17th racehorse death reported this year by the state horse racing board.
Oakland City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution after passionate debate
The Oakland City Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza drew passionate public comment that lasted more than four hours Monday night, before the city council passed the resolution by a unanimous vote after a vigorous debate.
The Oakland City Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza drew passionate public comment that lasted more than four hours Monday night, before the city council passed the resolution by a unanimous vote after a vigorous debate.
Oakland City Council unanimously passes resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza
Oakland city councilmembers on Monday unanimously passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East. The vote was part of a special meeting that saw hours of public comment ahead of the decision.
Oakland city councilmembers on Monday unanimously passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East. The vote was part of a special meeting that saw hours of public comment ahead of the decision.
Car struck by gunfire in San Leandro freeway shooting
A vehicle was hit by gunfire during a shooting on Interstate 580 in San Leandro, but the driver was unharmed, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A vehicle was hit by gunfire during a shooting on Interstate 580 in San Leandro, but the driver was unharmed, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Man, 28, shot and killed in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood
Oakland police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood.
Oakland police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday night in the city's Fruitvale neighborhood.
Native American Heritage Month: Health leader Martin Waukazoo retires
On the grand staircase at San Francisco City Hall, Martin Waukazoo stood with three other community leaders to receive awards at the 2023 Native American Heritage Month celebration in November.
On the grand staircase at San Francisco City Hall, Martin Waukazoo stood with three other community leaders to receive awards at the 2023 Native American Heritage Month celebration in November.
Burglars hit nearly entire block of Oakland businesses on Thanksgiving Eve
Nearly an entire block of Oakland businesses were targeted by burglars on Thanksgiving Eve. Three restaurants and a retail shop were among the businesses impacted along Broadway in the City's Temescal neighborhood.
Nearly an entire block of Oakland businesses were targeted by burglars on Thanksgiving Eve. Three restaurants and a retail shop were among the businesses impacted along Broadway in the City's Temescal neighborhood.
Piedmont's Scouts Tree lot now open for holiday season
If you're looking to support a good cause with your Christmas tree purchase this year, the Scouts Tree lot in Piedmont might be the business for you.
If you're looking to support a good cause with your Christmas tree purchase this year, the Scouts Tree lot in Piedmont might be the business for you.
Berkeley business owners uplift each other during Small Business Saturday
The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Black Friday is followed by Small Business Saturday. It's the 14th year of the event, a day when customers are encouraged to spend their money at local small businesses.
The holiday shopping season has officially begun. Black Friday is followed by Small Business Saturday. It's the 14th year of the event, a day when customers are encouraged to spend their money at local small businesses.
Renowned Alameda artist dies in tragic sequence of events
Nancy Seamons Crookston, a designated Oil Painters of America Master and one of the most widely recognized artists in the nation, died Friday from complications while trying to save her painting arm. She was 74, a week away from her Thanksgiving Day birthday.
Nancy Seamons Crookston, a designated Oil Painters of America Master and one of the most widely recognized artists in the nation, died Friday from complications while trying to save her painting arm. She was 74, a week away from her Thanksgiving Day birthday.