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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Multiple vehicles struck by gunfire in downtown Oakland

Multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire in downtown Oakland Monday afternoon, according to police.