Oakland 911 dispatch services fully restored, but failures previously predicted
Oakland 911 dispatchers are no longer using pen and paper to dispatch police, fire and medical crews after more than 24 hours of communications issues and a system failure.
Oakland 911 dispatchers are no longer using pen and paper to dispatch police, fire and medical crews after more than 24 hours of communications issues and a system failure.
Break-in at Union City cannabis dispensary leads to shooting
An attempted robbery of a cannabis dispensary in Union City has led to a search for suspects wanted for attempted murder, the police department said Friday.
An attempted robbery of a cannabis dispensary in Union City has led to a search for suspects wanted for attempted murder, the police department said Friday.
East Bay trauma centers see 180% increase in gun injuries compared to pre-pandemic years
Gunfire has taken a toll nationwide over the past Fourth of July holiday week. From mass shootings in Baltimore and Philadelphia, to a shooting in Hayward in the Bay Area, the terror and trauma have many Americans calling again for action.
Gunfire has taken a toll nationwide over the past Fourth of July holiday week. From mass shootings in Baltimore and Philadelphia, to a shooting in Hayward in the Bay Area, the terror and trauma have many Americans calling again for action.
Technical issues impact 911 calls in Oakland, sources say backup systems failed
A spokesperson for the City of Oakland says technical difficulties have impacted 911 and nonemergency calls on Thursday.
A spokesperson for the City of Oakland says technical difficulties have impacted 911 and nonemergency calls on Thursday.
Missing Oakland 13-year-old safely located
Missing Oakland teen Elsa Estrada-Hernandez, 13, was been safely located. Oakland police say she is no longer considered to be a missing and at-risk.
Missing Oakland teen Elsa Estrada-Hernandez, 13, was been safely located. Oakland police say she is no longer considered to be a missing and at-risk.
Oakland flower delivery homicide suspect captured in Chicago
The man wanted in connection with the homicide of a flower delivery worker in Oakland was captured in Chicago, according to police.
The man wanted in connection with the homicide of a flower delivery worker in Oakland was captured in Chicago, according to police.
Bomb threat diverts Hawaii-bound flight to Oakland
A Southwest flight bound for Hawaii was diverted to Oakland International Airport after a bomb threat, which turned out to be false, according to the Alameda County Sherif's Office.
A Southwest flight bound for Hawaii was diverted to Oakland International Airport after a bomb threat, which turned out to be false, according to the Alameda County Sherif's Office.
July 4 revelers leave behind trash, fireworks from Fruitvale to Lake Tahoe
July 4 revelers left behind trash and fireworks from Oakland to the beaches of Lake Tahoe, causing city leaders and community groups to decry the mess and clean up the areas themselves.
July 4 revelers left behind trash and fireworks from Oakland to the beaches of Lake Tahoe, causing city leaders and community groups to decry the mess and clean up the areas themselves.
Illegal fireworks likely sparked dozens of East Bay fires
Despite weeks of warnings, there was a non-stop barrage of illegal fireworks on July Fourth, sparking fires and fears across several East Bay communities.
Despite weeks of warnings, there was a non-stop barrage of illegal fireworks on July Fourth, sparking fires and fears across several East Bay communities.
The airline nightmare seems far from over: Travel delays to continue
We may be looking at a rough rest of the flying week beginning Wednesday through Sunday as millions try to get back home.
We may be looking at a rough rest of the flying week beginning Wednesday through Sunday as millions try to get back home.
2 killed, 12 hurt during violent Fourth of July in Hayward
A violent Fourth of July in Hayward left two victims dead and at least 12 hurt in separate incidents over a 12-hour period.
A violent Fourth of July in Hayward left two victims dead and at least 12 hurt in separate incidents over a 12-hour period.
Community shows support for Oakland's Colonial Donuts after robbery
Loyal customers rallied behind Colonial Donuts Wednesday as a way to show support for the Lakeshore institution after it was robbed last week.
Loyal customers rallied behind Colonial Donuts Wednesday as a way to show support for the Lakeshore institution after it was robbed last week.
Woman killed in Oakland hit-and-run while chasing other driver, police say
A woman was killed and another injured in an alleged hit-and-run while chasing a driver from another crash that happened shortly before the deadly collision on Wednesday, Oakland police said.
A woman was killed and another injured in an alleged hit-and-run while chasing a driver from another crash that happened shortly before the deadly collision on Wednesday, Oakland police said.
Alameda Fourth of July parade attracts thousands, including new American citizens
Tens of thousands packed Alameda city streets for the Independence Day parade. For veterans and a family from Afghanistan, the patriotic colors and American flags hold special meaning as new citizens.
Tens of thousands packed Alameda city streets for the Independence Day parade. For veterans and a family from Afghanistan, the patriotic colors and American flags hold special meaning as new citizens.
Oakland visitors fall victim to car burglars, helpless as device tracked to SF
A father and son visiting the Bay Area from Ohio had their rental car broken into at a hotspot for car burglaries in Oakland - and were further frustrated when they learned police couldn't go find a stolen iPad that they tracked to San Francisco.
A father and son visiting the Bay Area from Ohio had their rental car broken into at a hotspot for car burglaries in Oakland - and were further frustrated when they learned police couldn't go find a stolen iPad that they tracked to San Francisco.
Woman, girl shot and injured in Oakland
Police are investigating a double shooting Monday evening in Oakland that injured a woman and a girl.
Police are investigating a double shooting Monday evening in Oakland that injured a woman and a girl.
Former employer helps Oakland police identify suspect in killing of flower delivery man
A former employer played a crucial role in helping authorities identify the suspect accused in the shooting death of a flower delivery man in Oakland, according to police.
A former employer played a crucial role in helping authorities identify the suspect accused in the shooting death of a flower delivery man in Oakland, according to police.
Mysterious jellyfish pulses through Lake Merritt
A rower captured video of a jellyfish propelling through Lake Merritt Monday morning.
A rower captured video of a jellyfish propelling through Lake Merritt Monday morning.
Alameda City Council considers parklet changes
The Alameda City Council on Wednesday will consider changing the setup of two streets in business districts that could require several parklets to be modified.
The Alameda City Council on Wednesday will consider changing the setup of two streets in business districts that could require several parklets to be modified.
Suspect killed after 'battle' with law enforcement officers in East Bay
The investigation into a fatal law enforcement shooting in Alameda County has been taken over by the state attorney general's office.
The investigation into a fatal law enforcement shooting in Alameda County has been taken over by the state attorney general's office.