75-year-old woman shoots at home intruders in Oakland

A 75-year-old woman opened fire on two intruders who broke into her Oakland home and came under fire herself, authorities said. 

Former KTVU reporter Betty Ann Bruno dead at 91

Former KTVU reporter Betty Ann Bruno at 91, has died, according to family members.

RV on fire near West Oakland BART Station

Oakland fire crews are responding to a fire underway near the West Oakland BART Station, according to reports. 

80-acre fire near I-580 in Livermore fully contained

A car fire on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore ignited vegetation and was spread by the wind to 40 acres Saturday night, the Alameda County Fire Department said.

Regional NAACP backs Oakland branch's request for state of emergency over ongoing violence

Violence in Oakland has reached a boiling point causing the Oakland chapter of the NAACP to ask city leaders to declare a state of emergency, and now, the regional branch is doubling down.

Oakland CHP: 1 injured in early morning freeway shooting

The California Highway Patrol is investigating an early morning freeway shooting in Oakland Saturday that left one injured.

Oakland NAACP blasts local leaders, calls for state of emergency due to crime

The Oakland NAACP has called on city leaders to declare a state of emergency due to rising crime, calling the situation a "crisis," and has urged residents across the city to speak out against it. 

"Justice in July" event demands police accountability

Dozens gathered Friday at Lake Merritt for a block party that organizers called a "Justice in July" event. They want the Alameda County DA and officers to be held accountable for police shootings and in-custody deaths.

Woman kidnapped, found safe in Oakland, police investigating

Police are investigating a kidnapping that occurred Friday afternoon in Oakland. The victim has since been found.

Man carjacked, pistol-whipped in Oakland while visiting mom

A 67-year-old man was pistol-whipped and carjacked in Oakland while visiting his mother, according to police.

'Nobody feels safe': Upset Oakland residents question Alameda County DA and police at safety meeting

It was emotional and tense at times during Thursday night's public safety meeting in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood. Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price was joined by Oakland Police and the Alameda County Sheriff's Office to answer questions.

Oakland comic book shop receives major award

An Oakland-based comic book shop, was recognized this month with the esteemed Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award for its remarkable commitment to inclusivity and community support.

Video shows man assault 72-year-old woman outside Hayward grocery store

A man was charged with elder abuse after he was captured on video assaulting a 72-year-old woman outside a grocery store in Hayward.

San Leandro home wrecked by car crash

Residents in one San Leandro neighborhood woke up to a shocking scene after an SUV crashed into the side of a home overnight. 

70-year-old Oakland man allegedly stabs man in head, arms with hunting knife

An Oakland resident has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man 16 times in the head and arms on a bus, authorities said.

3 arrested in Oakland armed carjacking caught on video: police

Oakland police announced on Thursday the arrest of two men and one juvenile in connection with several armed carjackings, including an attempted carjacking that was caught on dashcam video.