Mayor Thao outlines her plan on how to make Oakland safer

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday outlined steps the city is taking to prevent crime since she was sworn in nine months ago.

Pleasanton City Council unanimously approves 'situational awareness cameras'

The city of Pleasanton is working to get a $3 million grant from the state to install new surveillance cameras all over town. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the installation of cameras if the grant money comes through.

2 arrested after shooting at Skyline High School in Oakland

Two people were arrested and two others were detained on Tuesday following a shooting at Skyline High School in Oakland, according to police.

Future of vandalized Mission Peak pole uncertain, parking problems persist

The future of the vandalized "Mission Peaker" sculpture atop Mission Peak in Fremont is uncertain, renewing a battle over parking snarls and the sanctity of the attraction.

Oakland moves to fire 2 officers after deadly, unauthorized chase: sources

The Oakland police department has moved to fire two officers who allegedly launched a chase without permission that killed a bystander.

Iconic Mission Peak pole cut down by vandals in Fremont

The "Mission Peeker" pole that has stood at the summit of Mission Peak in Fremont was destroyed by vandals over the weekend.

Witnesses: Innocent woman at Lake Merritt injured by stray bullet in crossfire

A woman who was walking along Lake Merritt in Oakland was shot and seriously injured on Monday afternoon; witnesses said she was struck by a stray bullet during a gun battle between people in two vehicles.

Body found outside Oakland 7-Eleven, hours after robbery

An Oakland 7-Eleven store was dealt a double blow with the discovery of a dead body on the sidewalk, hours after four young men escaped with nearly all its cigarette inventory in an unrelated incident.

Woman in critical condition after shooting near Lake Merritt

A woman is in critical condition after a shooting near Oakland's Lake Merritt Monday afternoon, police said.

Oakland High wins 1st football game in 4 years

The Oakland High football team has had a pretty dismal record since the pandemic, and even before. But with a new coach and a new attitude, the Wildcats won their first game in four years.

2 drive to hospital after being shot on I-580 in Oakland

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting on Interstate 580 that left two people hurt in Oakland. 

Westbound I-580 snarled as police investigate freeway shooting

Traffic on westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland was blocked for about two hours Saturday afternoon as police investigated a freeway shooting, the California Highway Patrol said.

Gun battle in downtown Oakland critically injures 1 man

In the early hours of Friday morning, one person was sent to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after a group opened fire on men attempting to break into a business in Oakland.

Suspect arrested after string of crimes in Oakland

Oakland police said that a suspect involved in a shooting, and who had evaded capture, allegedly vandalized multiple properties before setting fire to a home on Friday.

1 critically injured in Oakland shooting

Oakland police are investigating a Friday morning shooting that left one person critically injured, according to the police department.

Person of interest sought from Emeryville stabbing

Police have released the photo of a person of interest as they investigate the stabbing of a juvenile at an Emeryville mall during a chaotic day of fights involving hundreds of young people.