Shocking sounds: Heavy gunfire heard in Oakland neighborhood

Oakland police said they're investigating the sound of gunfire that rang out – and was captured on a neighbor's phone.

Suspect turns himself in for Oakland homicide: Police

The Oakland Police Department has arrested a suspect for a homicide on Sunday, officials said. 

'Major medical emergency' prompts closure at Hayward BART Station

A “major medical emergency” has occurred at the Hayward BART Station, prompting a closure, according to BART officials.

Man fatally shot in Oakland homeless encampment

Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at a homeless encampment beneath a freeway in Oakland on Thursday morning.

Grieving woman shares experience at Wag Hotels amid reports of animal neglect

An Oakland woman is grappling with heartbreak as she recounts the death of her dog after a stay at a pet boarding facility, where allegations of animal mistreatment and neglect have emerged

Photos show person of interest in Oakland homicide case

Oakland police are working to solve a homicide that took place in July, and have released images of a person of interest in the case.

More than 11K burglaries in Oakland this year

According to the latest Oakland police crime data, there have been more than 11,000 burglaries reported since the beginning of the year. That's a 44% increase from the same period last year,

Walgreens closing store in Berkeley after nearly 30 years

Walgreens has been closing some of its stores and on Wednesday, the store that's been a cornerstone in Berkeley for about 30 years will be no longer.

Couple in their 80s locked in basement during Oakland home invasion

An elderly victim of a home invasion robbery in Oakland said he's in shock after two suspects locked him and his wife in the basement and stole their valuables near Lake Merritt. 

Councilmember ‘fed up’ with high crime rate in Oakland

As crime continues to increase in Oakland, small businesses are finding it more challenging to keep their doors open.

CHP officer saves kitten on I-580 in Livermore

A small black kitten was running for at least one of its nine lives in the fast lane of westbound Interstate 580 in Livermore on Tuesday morning until a kind California Highway Patrol officer gave chase and saved its life.

Castro Valley man sentenced for obtaining $1.6M in COVID scheme

A Castro Valley man was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after he pleaded guilty to spending more than $1.6 million in unemployment benefits that belonged to other people during the pandemic, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Northern California. 

San Francisco may fix its emergency warning sirens, other Bay Area cities need sirens repaired

Emergency warning sirens in San Francisco that have stood silent for four years may soon be upgraded and repaired in the wake of wildfires in Maui. KTVU found other Bay Area cities need sirens repaired.

Oakland police investigate homicide shooting on High Street

Oakland police say they are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on the 600 block of High Street on Monday. 

Oakland A's choose team of firms to manage construction of new Las Vegas ballpark

The Oakland Athletics have chosen a pair of companies to manage the construction of the team's proposed $1.5 billion, 30,000 seat ballpark in Las Vegas following talks that have essentially ended with officials in Oakland, the A's announced Monday.

Man's body found on sidewalk near new, luxury Oakland condos

A young man died Monday morning on the sidewalk outside a new, luxury condominium building near the Oakland Convention Center, according to witnesses.