Victims in Berkeley rampage speak out - suspect charged
A suspect in a stolen-car rampage in Berkeley was charged with attempted murder and assault Thursday as stories emerged relating to two victims of the random crime spree.
A suspect in a stolen-car rampage in Berkeley was charged with attempted murder and assault Thursday as stories emerged relating to two victims of the random crime spree.
Tesla says it will redesign doors after reports of children being trapped
Tesla said it will look into redesigning the way to open some of its car doors following a federal investigation into passengers, especially children, being trapped inside its vehicles. In Piedmont, a 19-year-old's family sued after she couldn't get out of a Cybertruck, which proved to be fatal.
Tesla said it will look into redesigning the way to open some of its car doors following a federal investigation into passengers, especially children, being trapped inside its vehicles. In Piedmont, a 19-year-old's family sued after she couldn't get out of a Cybertruck, which proved to be fatal.
Safety top of mind for BART riders after 15-year-old shot on Oakland train
A teenager was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening on a BART train near Oakland's Fruitvale station.
A teenager was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening on a BART train near Oakland's Fruitvale station.
Berkeley BMW driver arrested in chaotic takedown: court docs
The BMW driver who witnesses say struck three pedestrians in Berkeley, sending them all to the hospital, had signs of drug use and performed "poorly" during field sobriety tests before he was arrested in a chaotic backyard takedown, court documents allege.
The BMW driver who witnesses say struck three pedestrians in Berkeley, sending them all to the hospital, had signs of drug use and performed "poorly" during field sobriety tests before he was arrested in a chaotic backyard takedown, court documents allege.
Oakland shootings: 15-year-old shot on BART train, another on freeway
Law enforcement officials in Oakland were kept busy Tuesday night with a pair of shootings. The first happened on BART, another happened on an on-ramp of Interstate 580.
Law enforcement officials in Oakland were kept busy Tuesday night with a pair of shootings. The first happened on BART, another happened on an on-ramp of Interstate 580.
Bay Area P.E. teacher being honored for his kindness and 30 years of helping kids
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
Driver of stolen BMW in custody after striking multiple people near UC Berkeley: police
A driver – who was taken into custody – struck three people Tuesday morning near the campus of UC Berkeley in a dramatic hit-and-run, according to visual evidence, police and eyewitnesses.
A driver – who was taken into custody – struck three people Tuesday morning near the campus of UC Berkeley in a dramatic hit-and-run, according to visual evidence, police and eyewitnesses.
Waymo looking to expand to Oakland airport
There may soon be a new way to get to the Oakland airport that doesn’t involve driving yourself.
There may soon be a new way to get to the Oakland airport that doesn’t involve driving yourself.
Jewelry shop in Oakland's Montclair targeted in smash-and-grab
A jewelry shop in Oakland's Montclair Village was robbed during business hours over the weekend.
A jewelry shop in Oakland's Montclair Village was robbed during business hours over the weekend.
Oakland chef named among America's 'best new chefs' by Food & Wine
A Bay Area chef was named among Food & Wine’s "Best new Chefs" in America, the only California chef on the list.
A Bay Area chef was named among Food & Wine’s "Best new Chefs" in America, the only California chef on the list.
Bay Area kidney donors, recipient gear up for 300-mile race in hopes of inspiring others
Some Bay Area kidney donors and recipients are defying expectations, as they take on a race more than 300 miles long.
Some Bay Area kidney donors and recipients are defying expectations, as they take on a race more than 300 miles long.
Alleged Oakland street takeover organizers arrested
Police said the sideshow drew about 100 cars and 300 viewers, with fireworks set off, guns fired and at least one car set on fire.
Police said the sideshow drew about 100 cars and 300 viewers, with fireworks set off, guns fired and at least one car set on fire.
Two men charged with double murder in Oakland shootout that killed two associates
Alameda County prosecutors on Friday charged two men who survived a wild shootout at an Oakland gold shop with murdering two associates who were shot and killed during a confrontation with the shop owner.
Alameda County prosecutors on Friday charged two men who survived a wild shootout at an Oakland gold shop with murdering two associates who were shot and killed during a confrontation with the shop owner.
Former San Leandro police offer to face charges in fatal shooting of Steven Taylor
An Alameda County judge set a trial date for former San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher
An Alameda County judge set a trial date for former San Leandro police officer Jason Fletcher
BART pays $6.75M after shooting woman, making false assertions
BART has agreed to pay $6.75 million to a 33-year-old woman whom they shot in the back and then made false assertions about her driving recklessly and assaulting an officer, the transit agency and plaintiff's attorneys announced on Friday.
BART has agreed to pay $6.75 million to a 33-year-old woman whom they shot in the back and then made false assertions about her driving recklessly and assaulting an officer, the transit agency and plaintiff's attorneys announced on Friday.
Suspect arrested in Dublin narcotics bust, jailed for numerous felonies including child endangerment
Weapons, three kilograms of cocaine, $15,900, drug paraphernalia and evidence consistent with the manufacturing of cocaine were seized from a home in Dublin on Thursday, officials with the Alameda County Sheriff's Department say.
Weapons, three kilograms of cocaine, $15,900, drug paraphernalia and evidence consistent with the manufacturing of cocaine were seized from a home in Dublin on Thursday, officials with the Alameda County Sheriff's Department say.
Amid escalating violence, business owners turn to guns to protect their property
Business owners in two Bay Area cities fired guns to ward off would-be robbers. Experts say it's a reaction to an increasingly violent American culture.
Business owners in two Bay Area cities fired guns to ward off would-be robbers. Experts say it's a reaction to an increasingly violent American culture.
Pedestrian struck and killed in Downtown Oakland
Oakland police said it is currently not known whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
Oakland police said it is currently not known whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
Surviving suspects booked for homicide in Oakland Cash for Gold gun battle
Oakland police on Thursday addressed what occurred at Eddy Cash 4 Gold, where a shop owner exchanged gunfire with five attempted robbery suspects and two of them died.
Oakland police on Thursday addressed what occurred at Eddy Cash 4 Gold, where a shop owner exchanged gunfire with five attempted robbery suspects and two of them died.
Father of 19-year-old killed in Oakland warns young people to stay off streets
The father of a 19-year-old killed this past weekend in downtown Oakland hopes his son's death will serve as a life lesson for other young people to stay off the streets and for parents to be involved in their children's lives.
The father of a 19-year-old killed this past weekend in downtown Oakland hopes his son's death will serve as a life lesson for other young people to stay off the streets and for parents to be involved in their children's lives.