Oakland firefighters help ailing husband, finish his yardwork

A group of Oakland firefighters is being praised for not only helping a man who collapsed in front of his home – but for finishing his yardwork.

4-year-old Oakland child shot in the leg, officials say
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A 4-year-old child was shot in the leg at an apartment complex in Oakland on Wednesday night and was transported to a local hospital, Oakland fire officials confirmed with KTVU.

Oakland Police Commission hopes to attract more applicants

The Oakland Police Commission search panel is trying to fill a couple upcoming vacancies but has received very few applications. They are trying to get the word out and hoping it spurs further interest in the group.

Bay Area cities ranked among country's best for raising a family

Fremont was listed as the best place to raise a family in the country at No. 1. and considered to be in the top five for several categories.

Person dies in East Oakland shooting

One person was killed Tuesday night in a shooting in East Oakland, police said.   

Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse torn down, nonprofit wants to build affordable housing

The Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people tragically died in a fire was recently demolished and purchased by The Unity Council with plans to build affordable housing.

Community organizers protest proposed cuts to Oakland violence prevention department

Dozens of community leaders rallied outside Oakland City Hall on Tuesday, urging city officials not to slash the budget of the city's Department of Violence Prevention.

Man taken into custody for 2019 murder at Livermore Taco Bell

The man who police say murdered a 16-year-old boy at a Taco Bell in Livermore in 2019 has been taken into custody.

Livermore man found dead after diving into Feather River

A Livermore man was found dead Sunday afternoon after reportedly diving off the Magalia Head Dam into the Feather River the previous day.

Alameda police issue 64 citations during sideshow that drew thousands

A sideshow in Alameda that drew nearly 3,000 people ended with 64 citations Sunday. Police said the show happened at the former naval base on the west side of the island.

Firefighters extinguish apartment fire on Foothill Boulevard

The Oakland Fire Department said at 5:16 p.m. Sunday the fire on the 1100 block of Foothill Blvd. was out.   

BART says it needs state funding to stay afloat

BART and Muni say they are on a "fiscal cliff" and are asking for financial aid from the state to fund operations. 

Free summer lunches for youth to start

Free lunches for Oakland youth begin Tuesday at more than 50 sites in the city to help children get through the summer when free and reduced-cost school meals are unavailable, city officials said.   

Woman robbed at gunpoint near UC Berkeley

A woman was robbed at gunpoint near the University of California at Berkeley campus Friday night, according to the University of California police department.