Car falls in water off San Mateo bridge, driver rescued
A car went into the water off the San Mateo bridge Saturday morning, according to California Highway Patrol. Firefighters rescued the driver who had suffered a medical emergency.
A car went into the water off the San Mateo bridge Saturday morning, according to California Highway Patrol. Firefighters rescued the driver who had suffered a medical emergency.
Fremont woman killed on I-880 may have been the victim of armed robbery
The parents of a young woman from Fremont killed on Interstate 880 said her death resulted from a senseless crime. CHP said she may have been the victim of an armed robbery on the freeway before she was struck by a passing car.
The parents of a young woman from Fremont killed on Interstate 880 said her death resulted from a senseless crime. CHP said she may have been the victim of an armed robbery on the freeway before she was struck by a passing car.
Ramadan celebrations underway amid rising anti-Muslim crimes
Bonta says he came to Newark to show his support to Muslims and talk about what he’s doing to ensure that Californians from all backgrounds feel safe and free from crimes of hate.
Bonta says he came to Newark to show his support to Muslims and talk about what he’s doing to ensure that Californians from all backgrounds feel safe and free from crimes of hate.
Alameda County prosecutor resigns in protest over new DA's policies
Alameda County Assistant District Attorney Jill Nerone announced her resignation this week, saying she does not feel she is able to "adequately and ethically protect the rights of victims," under District Attorney Pamela Price.
Alameda County Assistant District Attorney Jill Nerone announced her resignation this week, saying she does not feel she is able to "adequately and ethically protect the rights of victims," under District Attorney Pamela Price.
3 birds recovered after escape from aviary at Oakland Zoo during storm
Three birds have been recovered and three others are still flying free at the Oakland Zoo after a tree fell onto an aviary there amid stormy weather earlier this week, a zoo spokesperson said Friday.
Three birds have been recovered and three others are still flying free at the Oakland Zoo after a tree fell onto an aviary there amid stormy weather earlier this week, a zoo spokesperson said Friday.
Alameda's bald eagle eggs perish in Bay Area storm
The bald eagle nest in Alameda was damaged during Tuesday's storm, and the eggs did not survive, KTVU has learned.
The bald eagle nest in Alameda was damaged during Tuesday's storm, and the eggs did not survive, KTVU has learned.
Oakland teachers walk off job over pay
Oakland public school teachers walked out Friday morning over their ongoing contract dispute with the district.
Oakland public school teachers walked out Friday morning over their ongoing contract dispute with the district.
Thieves steal mail from Hayward residents 9 times so far this year
A group of residents in Hayward are fed up about thieves stealing their mail over and over again – and they are at wit's end about what to do about it.
A group of residents in Hayward are fed up about thieves stealing their mail over and over again – and they are at wit's end about what to do about it.
Thieves break into multiple businesses during overnight hours in Oakland Chinatown and commercial areas
Restaurants, beauty salons, coffee shops and convenience stores in various parts of Oakland were targeted by thieves in the overnight hours Thursday. Surveillance videos show caravans of thieves pulling up in vehicles, using tools and taking their time breaking into shops.
Restaurants, beauty salons, coffee shops and convenience stores in various parts of Oakland were targeted by thieves in the overnight hours Thursday. Surveillance videos show caravans of thieves pulling up in vehicles, using tools and taking their time breaking into shops.
East Bay still recovering from latest storm, more power restored
The cleanup and restoration efforts following the latest round of storms was ongoing in the East Bay Thursday. PG&E estimates more than 6,000 customers are still without power.
The cleanup and restoration efforts following the latest round of storms was ongoing in the East Bay Thursday. PG&E estimates more than 6,000 customers are still without power.
San Diego State basketball player in Sweet 16 keeps Oakland, brother on top of mind
When San Diego State senior Keshad Johnson takes the court on Friday for a Sweet 16 matchup against a heavily favored Alabama team, Oakland will be on his mind and visible to everyone watching.
When San Diego State senior Keshad Johnson takes the court on Friday for a Sweet 16 matchup against a heavily favored Alabama team, Oakland will be on his mind and visible to everyone watching.
Driver flees after crash on I-580 in Oakland, leaves dog inside car
A driver fled the scene after a crash on Interstate Highway 580 Oakland early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A driver fled the scene after a crash on Interstate Highway 580 Oakland early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Tree falls at Oakland Zoo, birds escape their aviary
A large tree fell on the Oakland Zoo's African Savanna aviary during Tuesday's storm, tearing the mesh and giving way for some birds to fly off.
A large tree fell on the Oakland Zoo's African Savanna aviary during Tuesday's storm, tearing the mesh and giving way for some birds to fly off.
Warden sentenced to prison after sex abuse scandal in Dublin
A judge on Wednesday sentenced the former head of the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin to nearly six years behind bars making Ray J. Garcia the first warden in the United States to be sentenced on sex crimes charges to prison – a place where he sexually abused incarcerated women and spent more than 30 years of his career.
A judge on Wednesday sentenced the former head of the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin to nearly six years behind bars making Ray J. Garcia the first warden in the United States to be sentenced on sex crimes charges to prison – a place where he sexually abused incarcerated women and spent more than 30 years of his career.
Employees of Oakland Starbucks, Trader Joe's file to unionize
Employees of a Starbucks store and Trader Joe's, both located in Oakland, have filed to form unions, union officials said.
Employees of a Starbucks store and Trader Joe's, both located in Oakland, have filed to form unions, union officials said.
Woman lucky to be alive after 2 trees fall on her Oakland home
In East Oakland, trees came crashing down on a home and injuring a woman on the same block where a tree severely damaged an apartment building in January.
In East Oakland, trees came crashing down on a home and injuring a woman on the same block where a tree severely damaged an apartment building in January.
UC Berkeley film students robbed at gunpoint along Fourth Street shopping area, police say
Police were investigating the armed robbery of a group of UC Berkeley film students who were in the Fourth Street shopping area working on a school project.
Police were investigating the armed robbery of a group of UC Berkeley film students who were in the Fourth Street shopping area working on a school project.
Oakland still grappling with ransomware attack
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she hoped the ransomware attack would resolve in about two weeks but she said the same thing on March 7.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she hoped the ransomware attack would resolve in about two weeks but she said the same thing on March 7.
Part of Interstate 580 abruptly closes for emergency road work
Some eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 in Livermore closed on Monday afternoon for emergency road work because of a collapsed retaining wall, likely due to erosion from the punishing rains, Caltrans said.
Some eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 in Livermore closed on Monday afternoon for emergency road work because of a collapsed retaining wall, likely due to erosion from the punishing rains, Caltrans said.
Troubling rise in mail carrier robberies in Oakland, Emeryville
After recent robberies and threats against mail carriers in the East Bay, the US Postal Service is asking for help to protect its workers.
After recent robberies and threats against mail carriers in the East Bay, the US Postal Service is asking for help to protect its workers.