Is Alameda County's new sheriff fulfilling campaign promise of 'transformational change'?
Is Alameda County's new sheriff fulfilling campaign promise of 'transformational change'? Jail opponents agree that Yesenia Sanchez is doing better than the past administration but that there's a very long way to go.
Is Alameda County's new sheriff fulfilling campaign promise of 'transformational change'? Jail opponents agree that Yesenia Sanchez is doing better than the past administration but that there's a very long way to go.
Victims' families rally against Alameda County DA Pamela Price at Fremont town hall
A group of residents rallied against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price ahead of a town hall meeting in Fremont. Victim's families accused her of being light on crime. But Price said justice is her main priority.
A group of residents rallied against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price ahead of a town hall meeting in Fremont. Victim's families accused her of being light on crime. But Price said justice is her main priority.
Superintendent calls ban on Pride flags at Sunol school 'disheartening'
Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.
Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.
Big rig overturns in Sunol
A big-rig hauling aluminum sulfate that ended up on its side Wednesday in Sunol did not leak harmful fluid, Alameda County fire officials said around 4 p.m.
A big-rig hauling aluminum sulfate that ended up on its side Wednesday in Sunol did not leak harmful fluid, Alameda County fire officials said around 4 p.m.
Man arrested in deadly domestic shooting near San Leandro
Alameda County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide near San Leandro.
Alameda County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide near San Leandro.
Popular DJ and father of 4 shot and killed in Oakland
Twenty-seven-year-old Kendall Segers was killed Sunday in Oakland, leaving behind four children and friends and family grieving the popular DJ everyone knew as Pnut.
Twenty-seven-year-old Kendall Segers was killed Sunday in Oakland, leaving behind four children and friends and family grieving the popular DJ everyone knew as Pnut.
Oakland mayor ready to 'declare state of emergency' if police chief isn't selected by year's end
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she would "declare a state of emergency" if a new police chief isn't selected by the end of the year.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she would "declare a state of emergency" if a new police chief isn't selected by the end of the year.
Conservative Sunol school board flag ban sparks ire from LGBTQ community
The Sunol Glen School Board voted 2-1 Tuesday night in favor of a resolution that bans the display of all flags except for the U.S. and California flags on district property.
The Sunol Glen School Board voted 2-1 Tuesday night in favor of a resolution that bans the display of all flags except for the U.S. and California flags on district property.
Castlemont High's first female football player will have helmet displayed at Rose Bowl
A young athlete for Castlemont High School's football team is enshrined in history as the team's inaugural female player.
A young athlete for Castlemont High School's football team is enshrined in history as the team's inaugural female player.
From a recent record low, childhood poverty has almost tripled
During a time when America struggles to cool down its economy, childhood poverty is intensifying.
During a time when America struggles to cool down its economy, childhood poverty is intensifying.
Hayward father of 3 was bicyclist killed in hit-and-run
The bicyclist struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Hayward last week was a married father of three children, loved ones said.
The bicyclist struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Hayward last week was a married father of three children, loved ones said.
Mountain lion spotted near Oakland homes
A big cat has been spotted by multiple neighbors in an Oakland community just west of Highway 13 this week.
A big cat has been spotted by multiple neighbors in an Oakland community just west of Highway 13 this week.
4 arrested after BMW driver carjacked in Castro Valley
Alameda County Sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement officials assisted in the arrest of four people suspected of a carjacking Sunday night in Castro Valley.
Alameda County Sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement officials assisted in the arrest of four people suspected of a carjacking Sunday night in Castro Valley.
Oakland gets $40.7M housing improvement grant
Oakland is one of seven California cities to receive a housing improvement grant from the state, officials announced on Monday.
Oakland is one of seven California cities to receive a housing improvement grant from the state, officials announced on Monday.
California residents steps in to aid in Morocco relief effort
Aid and donations from California pour into the relief effort for the disaster in Morocco, days after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake left thousands dead.
Aid and donations from California pour into the relief effort for the disaster in Morocco, days after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake left thousands dead.
Convicted burglar breaks into Piedmont home; helps himself to food, booze while homeowners vacation
Piedmont police say a man broke into a home on Grand Avenue and made himself at home for two days.
Piedmont police say a man broke into a home on Grand Avenue and made himself at home for two days.
Deadly West Oakland home invasion among many violent incidents in city
A man was fatally shot during a home invasion robbery in West Oakland, one of several violent incidents occurring throughout the city over the weekend.
A man was fatally shot during a home invasion robbery in West Oakland, one of several violent incidents occurring throughout the city over the weekend.
Fight at San Leandro middle school prompts police response
San Leandro police responded to a fight at a middle school Monday afternoon.
San Leandro police responded to a fight at a middle school Monday afternoon.
Oakland mayor announces $2.5M more, upgrades for beleaguered 911 system
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday announced an additional $2.5 million over two years to be spent on the city's beleaguered 911 system.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday announced an additional $2.5 million over two years to be spent on the city's beleaguered 911 system.
4 die in 8 Oakland shootings since Friday
Four people died in eight shootings in Oakland between Friday night and Monday afternoon.
Four people died in eight shootings in Oakland between Friday night and Monday afternoon.