Ex-City Councilman and ex-City Hall aide picked for Oakland Police Commission
A former city councilman and an ex-City Hall staffer have been nominated to serve on Oakland's tumultuous police commission.
A former city councilman and an ex-City Hall staffer have been nominated to serve on Oakland's tumultuous police commission.
Hayward city website restored following ransomware attack
Hayward's municipal computer network was restored Tuesday following a ransomware attack earlier this month, city officials announced on Thursday.
Hayward's municipal computer network was restored Tuesday following a ransomware attack earlier this month, city officials announced on Thursday.
9-month pregnant woman shot in Oakland
A woman who is nine months pregnant was wounded in a shooting Wednesday night in Oakland, police said.
A woman who is nine months pregnant was wounded in a shooting Wednesday night in Oakland, police said.
3 Peet's Coffee shops become first to unionize in Bay Area
Three Peet’s Coffee shop locations have become the first in the Bay Area to vote in favor of unionizing. Two of the locations are in Oakland and a third is in Berkeley.
Three Peet’s Coffee shop locations have become the first in the Bay Area to vote in favor of unionizing. Two of the locations are in Oakland and a third is in Berkeley.
Video: Woman narrowly escapes armed carjacking in Oakland hills
Frightening dashcam video obtained by KTVU shows a woman narrowly escaping an armed carjacking in Oakland.
Frightening dashcam video obtained by KTVU shows a woman narrowly escaping an armed carjacking in Oakland.
Multiple hurt after West Oakland carjacking ends in crash
Multiple people were hospitalized following an armed carjacking in West Oakland that ended in a crash on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Multiple people were hospitalized following an armed carjacking in West Oakland that ended in a crash on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Bay Bridge Series: A's fans get Giants fans to join 'sell the team' protest
In a bid to rally against the forthcoming relocation of the Oakland A's, fans from both sides of the Bay united in protest during the Bay Bridge Series Tuesday night. During the fifth inning, fans directed "sell the team" chants at A's owner John Fisher, who plans to move the Oakland-based to Las Vegas.
In a bid to rally against the forthcoming relocation of the Oakland A's, fans from both sides of the Bay united in protest during the Bay Bridge Series Tuesday night. During the fifth inning, fans directed "sell the team" chants at A's owner John Fisher, who plans to move the Oakland-based to Las Vegas.
Berkeley council will vote on expanding license plate readers
The Berkeley City Council will decide on a proposal to install 52 license plate reader cameras on streetlights and roads throughout the city. Berkeley police said the plan, if approved, would help them tackle car thefts and other criminal activities.
The Berkeley City Council will decide on a proposal to install 52 license plate reader cameras on streetlights and roads throughout the city. Berkeley police said the plan, if approved, would help them tackle car thefts and other criminal activities.
'This is really egregious': Livermore police chief clashes with DA over paroled convicted felon's case
Livermore’s police chief is criticizing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's office for not pursuing tougher penalties against a suspect, who is a paroled convicted felon, accused in a violent robbery.
Livermore’s police chief is criticizing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price's office for not pursuing tougher penalties against a suspect, who is a paroled convicted felon, accused in a violent robbery.
Oakland shootout began with person firing at alleged car burglars: police
A gun battle in Oakland Monday pitted alleged car burglars against a person who had witnessed their own car get broken into.
A gun battle in Oakland Monday pitted alleged car burglars against a person who had witnessed their own car get broken into.
Multiple vehicles struck by gunfire in downtown Oakland
Multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire in downtown Oakland Monday afternoon, according to police.
Multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire in downtown Oakland Monday afternoon, according to police.
93-year-old Oakland man becomes oldest to climb Yosemite's Half Dome
Alongside his family, a 93-year old man from Oakland became the oldest known person to climb Yosemite's Half Dome.
Alongside his family, a 93-year old man from Oakland became the oldest known person to climb Yosemite's Half Dome.
Oakland's $30 million housing grants show mixed results: 2 facilities thrive, 1 struggles
Oakland’s state-funded ‘homeless hotels’ show success, so why is one project still floundering?
Oakland’s state-funded ‘homeless hotels’ show success, so why is one project still floundering?
Mitchell Katz, Livermore winery owner, leaves legacy behind after deadly car crash
Police in Livermore are investigating a two-car crash that killed the owner of the Mitchell Katz Winery in Livermore. Friends and family say Katz was well liked. The mayor credits him for making the 1st locally-produced kosher wine.
Police in Livermore are investigating a two-car crash that killed the owner of the Mitchell Katz Winery in Livermore. Friends and family say Katz was well liked. The mayor credits him for making the 1st locally-produced kosher wine.
3 shot in Oakland Saturday night, police investigating
Two women and a man were injured in a shooting Saturday night, Oakland police said.
Two women and a man were injured in a shooting Saturday night, Oakland police said.
Video: Sideshows break out in Oakland early Sunday morning
Oakland police said there was disruptive sideshow activity Sunday morning in two locations near the Oakland International Airport.
Oakland police said there was disruptive sideshow activity Sunday morning in two locations near the Oakland International Airport.
CHP investigating fires along Altamont Pass as arsons
Cal Fire put out a series of fires in the Altamont Pass early Saturday. California Highway Patrol is now investigating those fires as possible arsons.
Cal Fire put out a series of fires in the Altamont Pass early Saturday. California Highway Patrol is now investigating those fires as possible arsons.
Power outage affects 4,200 customers in Pleasanton, Dublin, PG&E says
About 4,200 customers of PG&E in parts of Pleasanton and Dublin were without power Saturday night, the utility said.
About 4,200 customers of PG&E in parts of Pleasanton and Dublin were without power Saturday night, the utility said.
Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
Juvenile one of the victims in an Oakland double shooting, police investigating
Oakland Police Department are investigating a double shooting Friday evening.
Oakland Police Department are investigating a double shooting Friday evening.