Berkeley police crack down on retail thieves

KTVU went on a ride along with Berkeley police as they conducted a retail-theft operation.

Oakland celebrates civil rights leader Jesse Jackson
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Rev. Charlotte Williams, at the Allen-Temple Baptist Church, and Rev. Zack Carey at True Vine Ministries, talk about Frank Ogawa Plaza honoring Rev. Jackson, while his funeral is taking place in Chicago. 

Pleasanton residents encounter gun, pepper spray in home burglaries: police

The Pleasanton Police Department said officers are investigating three residential burglaries, including two of them where the residents were home at the time of the burglary and came face-to-face with the intruder, and at least in one of the cases, the suspect was armed.

Dublin teachers could strike Monday: Here's what would happen

The Dublin Teachers Association has announced it will go on strike Monday if a contract agreement is not reached with the Dublin Unified School District, the latest labor action threatening Bay Area classrooms following recent strikes in San Francisco and Oakland.

Dog's remains discovered after fire set on bridge in Fremont, police investigating

A dog's remains were discovered at the site of a small fire on the bike lane of a bridge in Fremont on Tuesday, but officials say they've discovered the fire was not the cause of the dog's death. 

'The wait is over': Oakland announces date for Alysa Liu celebration

Declaring, "the wait is over," the city of Oakland on Thursday announced its plans for a celebration to honor Olympic gold medal figure skater and one of its own, Alysa Liu.

Oakland's Grand Lake Theater marks 100 years with free classics

The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week, marking a century since the historic movie palace first opened its doors on March 6, 1926.

Oakland resident's dream soccer pitch opens ahead of World Cup buzz

As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.

Human remains found in two East Oakland locations belong to same person

Human remains discovered Feb. 1 and Feb. 16 at two separate locations in East Oakland have been confirmed to belong to the same person, police said.

Dublin woman allegedly killed boyfriend with hammer, knife after $150K dispute

Authorities allege a 25-year-old woman charged in the stabbing and hammer-beating death of her boyfriend was upset he could not give her $150,000.

Kamala Harris returns to Oakland, reflects on roots, urges political engagement

The former vice president stopped in her hometown as part of her book tour Tuesday. She mixed personal reflection with sharp criticism of the current administration and a call for voter mobilization.

Several anti-war protests spring up around Bay Area

Some demonstrators celebrated the potential for regime change while also expressing concern about the US-Israel attacks on Iran and its people.

Class action lawsuit alleges Flock license plate readers violate CA law and privacy of residents

Flock Safety is facing a class action lawsuit. Filed by an Oakland-based firm, it alleges the company's license plate reading cameras are violating the law and the privacy of California residents.

5 Oakland residents arrested in brazen Beverly Hills robbery

Beverly Hills detectives, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service task force, located and arrested the five suspects in Oakland.