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.

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.

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. 

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.

Cal Fire responding to 20-acre fire along the Altamont Pass

Fire crews contained a grass fire at North Flynn Road and Interstate 580 in the Altamont Pass Friday night. 

Fundraiser planned this weekend for ice cream vendor robbed at gunpoint in Oakland

A fundraiser for an ice cream vendor in Oakland's Fruitvale District is scheduled for Saturday in the wake of a street robbery in which thieves made off with the man's hard-earned cash, according to the Alameda County Fire Department. 

Body found along shoreline in Alameda, police say

A body was found along the shoreline in Alameda Thursday. Police gave limited details about the discovery.

Berkeley man pleads guilty to setting Tahoe fires in 2020

A former Berkeley resident pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to setting fires in the Lake Tahoe region in 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of California.   

OPD helicopter follows stolen vehicle, leads to arrest, police say

Oakland Police Department say the department's helicopter followed a stolen vehicle as it fled the scene of the crime before an individual was taken into custody. 

Family of coyotes photographed in Tilden Park

A month after being robbed of his camera equipment, Oakland wildlife photographer Jim Roach was back at it again: This time, capturing images of a large family of coyotes roaming through Tilden Park.

'I just really want to get his name out there:' girlfriend of Oakland man stabbed to death

The girlfriend of a young man who was stabbed to death in Oakland last month outside a bar wants people to know he meant something to many people. Bernard Parker died June 17.

CHP investigates freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland

The CHP said there were no injuries after someone reported that they heard shots fired on I-580 at Grand Avenue in Oakland.