Oakland police arrest 2 for stealing power tools

Police say there's been a rise in the number of thefts of power tools in Oakland during the past four months.

Community, coroner, crematorium pitch in to release Hayward man's body after jail suicide

The community, coroner and a crematorium have all pitched in to raise money and waive fees for the family of a Hayward man, who died by suicide at Santa Rita Jail but who couldn't afford to have his body released for a funeral.

Livermore police reunite French bulldog with SoCal family - a year later

Livermore police reunited a French bulldog with its owners in Southern California after the pet was likely dognapped more than a year ago – and possibly at the center of a wider financial scam.

UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland employees concerned about 'erosion' of services

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland workers say they're they're concerned about an “erosion in services the hospital,” which will deprive East Bay families who need treatment by shifting services to hospitals in San Francisco.

Livermore High School musicians to play Carnegie Hall

Every talented musician views appearing at Carnegie Hall as the high point of their career. Some Livermore High School musicians have achieved that goal, but need some help from music lovers and supporters to make the trip. 

Family of man who died by suicide at Santa Rita Jail can't afford his body's release

The family of a Hayward man who died by suicide this month at Santa Rita Jail said they can't afford to pay for his body's release until the cremation they desire is paid for in full. 

Oakland police say 1 killed at gas station, 4 others injured in 'targeted' shooting

A total of five people were shot – and one was killed – at an Oakland gas station Monday night during the filming of a music video -- hours after the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay.

Doordash driver stops carjacking, child abduction in Oakland hills

A Doordash driver managed to stop a carjacking suspect who tried to steal her car with her child still inside in the Oakland hills, neighbors said.

Oakland police chief requests 'immediate reinstatement' after being placed on administrative leave

Sitting next to his newly hired attorney, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday requested his "immediate reinstatement" as the city's top cop after being placed on paid administrative leave by the mayor last week.

More than $3M worth of cannabis seized in Livermore

Livermore police on Monday detailed a massive cannabis bust in their city that resulted in the seizure of more than $3 million worth of pot.

2 shootings in Oakland only hours apart: Police

Police are investigating two shootings that occurred Saturday morning and afternoon in Oakland, leaving two injured.

Former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick reacts to latest department developments

Former Oakland police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick is reacting to the latest developments within the department involving Chief LeRonne Armstrong being placed on paid administrative leave. 

Oakland community leaders upset chief put on administrative leave

Community leaders in Oakland, who worked closely with Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong in violence prevention efforts, were stunned Friday after learning the city’s top cop was placed on administrative leave.

Revolving door of Oakland top cops showcases department's instability

When news broke this week that the chief of the Oakland Police Department was placed on administrative leave, it may have come as a surprise to some, but the department's top-cop position has had a problematic history.