Jewish families and allies rally against anti-Israel teachers union resolution

About 100 Jewish families, teachers and allies in Oakland on Friday rallied to draw attention to a controversial resolution that was passed by the Oakland Educators association in response to the Israel- Hamas war.

Alameda pool service employee injured in explosion

A pool service employee in Alameda was injured Friday morning during an explosion, officials said. 

Police bust up Oakland 'fencing operation,' uncover nearly $20K and stolen merchandise

Police this week busted up what they describe as an Oakland “fencing operation” where they said they found stolen items from stores around the Bay Area, nearly $20,000 in cash and two handguns. 

Survivor copes with injuries, deaths of 2 friends from Oakland hit-and-run crash

An East Bay man who survived a horrific hit-and-run crash that killed two of his friends shared his story with KTVU.Daniel Nasser said the ordeal was life-altering and he now faces a long and painful road to recovery. 

Oakland police boost patrols in the Fruitvale neighborhood

Oakland police are boosting patrols in the Fruitvale neighborhood, with officers walking the beat and motor cops looking for traffic violators.

Piedmont gas station could convert to EV charging hub after nearly 100 years

For nearly 100 years, people in Piedmont have filled up at a popular, local gas station on Grand Avenue. That station is moving toward converting to becoming an EV-charging hub.

Witnesses say arson to blame for large fire at San Leandro 7-Eleven

Traffic has been closed down on East 14th Street between 138th and San Leandro Boulevard due to a structure fire in the area, according to the San Leandro Police Department.

Motorcylist killed in fiery crash in Oakland

A fiery crash along busy International Boulevard in East Oakland Wednesday afternoon killed a motorcycle rider and sent four other people to the hospital. 

Pro-Jewish billboards vandalized in Oakland

Two pro-Jewish billboards in Oakland were vandalized over the weekend, a group named JewBelong confirmed to KTVU.

DA investigating death of Oakland man left unattended in Santa Rita jail

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Wednesday publicly announced an investigation into the death of an Oakland man who was left for dead for days at Santa Rita Jail, a revelation first reported by KTVU.

Amtrak train hits SUV in Oakland after driver evades crossing arm, gets dragged on tracks

An Amtrak train struck an SUV on Wednesday morning after at least two witnesses said they saw the driver go around the crossing arm, and got dragged onto the tracks. 

Berkeley's 'Sweet Dreams' closing after more than 50 years

The classic candy store, which also sells trinkets and clothing, at the corner of College Avenue and Russell Street, first opened in 1971.

Mills College, Northeastern settle student suit for $1.25M

Mills College and Northeastern University have have settled a lawsuit with former students over the acquisition of the Oakland campus. 

Oakland therapist scammed by police impersonator

An Oakland therapist is warning others after she was targeted in an impersonation scam, losing $3,000 in the process.

Oakland city leaders make final pitch to keep A's rooted in Oakland

Oakland city leaders made their final pitch to build a new ballpark for the A's and keep the team rooted in Oakland. In the end, the vote was unanimous.

Fremont mother arrested in fentanyl-related death of toddler son

A 26-year-old Fremont woman was arrested in connection with the death of her toddler son after the child had been exposed to fentanyl, police say.