'Respect the ho ho ho': behind the scenes with Fairyland's Santa
Eric Martin is Oakland Fairyland's 'Black Santa.' KTVU joined him for a photo shoot and saw first hand what it takes to transform into the big jolly man.
Eric Martin is Oakland Fairyland's 'Black Santa.' KTVU joined him for a photo shoot and saw first hand what it takes to transform into the big jolly man.
Holiday donations pour in after toys stolen from Oakland minivan
Deltrina Johnson of the Oak Center Cultural Center is now on a high after donations poured into replace what was stolen just before Christmas.
Deltrina Johnson of the Oak Center Cultural Center is now on a high after donations poured into replace what was stolen just before Christmas.
Multi-agency departments hold drills for disaster pipeline fires
PG&E held a multi-scenario and multi-agency emergency natural gas disaster training drill Thursday at Merritt College in Oakland.
PG&E held a multi-scenario and multi-agency emergency natural gas disaster training drill Thursday at Merritt College in Oakland.
Dublin camera shop targeted in smash-and-grab robbery
Surveillance video shows a group of men running off after a smash-and-grab at a camera shop in Dublin.
Surveillance video shows a group of men running off after a smash-and-grab at a camera shop in Dublin.
3 gang members charged in Oakland highway shooting death of toddler Jasper Wu
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged three gang members with murder for the highway gun battle that resulted in toddler Jasper Wu's death on I-880 in Oakland in Nov. 2021.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged three gang members with murder for the highway gun battle that resulted in toddler Jasper Wu's death on I-880 in Oakland in Nov. 2021.
Proposal to move forward with police-free Oakland schools
The Oakland Unified School District is now considering a proposal to move forward with police-free schools.
The Oakland Unified School District is now considering a proposal to move forward with police-free schools.
Oakland's vice mayor wants to restore masking requirement in certain facilities
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and some community members want to restore the requirement to wear a facial covering inside city facilities, which would provide equitable access to all and protect the public's health, Kaplan's office said Tuesday.
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and some community members want to restore the requirement to wear a facial covering inside city facilities, which would provide equitable access to all and protect the public's health, Kaplan's office said Tuesday.
2 men wounded in shooting at Castro Valley apartment complex
Two men were shot at an apartment complex in Castro Valley, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Two men were shot at an apartment complex in Castro Valley, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
California reparations task force to talk eligibility in Oakland
California’s committee to study reparations for African Americans will meet in Oakland Wednesday to discuss what form reparations could take and eligibility requirements to receive possible payments.
California’s committee to study reparations for African Americans will meet in Oakland Wednesday to discuss what form reparations could take and eligibility requirements to receive possible payments.
Oakland NAACP say they support recount of mayoral election
The Oakland chapter of the NAACP announced they support community calls for a recount in the mayoral election.
The Oakland chapter of the NAACP announced they support community calls for a recount in the mayoral election.
'Freaky Tales' movie shoot irking some Oakland merchants
A movie being filmed in Oakland promises to raise the city's profile, but not everyone is happy: some merchants say this glitzy production is an unwelcome spectacle.
A movie being filmed in Oakland promises to raise the city's profile, but not everyone is happy: some merchants say this glitzy production is an unwelcome spectacle.
Multi-agency operation nabs three suspected in San Bruno gang ambush
Three men suspected of belonging to an Oakland gang were arrested last week in connection with a lay-in-wait ambush that occurred in November in San Bruno, the police department there announced on Tuesday.
Three men suspected of belonging to an Oakland gang were arrested last week in connection with a lay-in-wait ambush that occurred in November in San Bruno, the police department there announced on Tuesday.
Company that operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods ordered to pay over $2M for unlawful disposal of waste
The Massachusetts-based company that operates T. J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods was ordered to pay over $2 million in a stipulated judgment for the unlawful disposal of hazardous waste, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday.
The Massachusetts-based company that operates T. J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods was ordered to pay over $2 million in a stipulated judgment for the unlawful disposal of hazardous waste, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday.
Fusion ignition at Livermore lab advances clean energy solution
A nuclear fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is considered a scientific breakthrough that could lead to a clean, renewable, never-ending form of energy.
A nuclear fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is considered a scientific breakthrough that could lead to a clean, renewable, never-ending form of energy.
Fusion breakthrough at Livermore Lab is a milestone for climate, clean energy
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it, something called net energy gain.
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it, something called net energy gain.
Oakland police announce arrest in fatal drive-by shooting
Oakland police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Pleasant Hill man on murder charges stemming from a drive-by shooting last month.
Oakland police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Pleasant Hill man on murder charges stemming from a drive-by shooting last month.
Friends mourn 16-year-old Castlemont student shot dead in East Oakland
A 16-year-old boy shot and killed in East Oakland was a student at Castlemont High School, friends told KTVU.
A 16-year-old boy shot and killed in East Oakland was a student at Castlemont High School, friends told KTVU.
Teen gets time served, probation in deadly Livermore crash
A teenager was sentenced Monday to probation and time served for a crash that killed a Livermore High School classmate and injured four others.
A teenager was sentenced Monday to probation and time served for a crash that killed a Livermore High School classmate and injured four others.
Nuclear fusion energy breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory
Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are expected to announce a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion research using giant lasers that help produce more energy than they used.
Scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are expected to announce a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion research using giant lasers that help produce more energy than they used.
Berkeley teacher wins $1K as part of inaugural 'Kindness Award,' aimed at celebrating acts of kindness
A grade school teacher was named the winner of the first ever Chris Kindness Award, an initiative created by a University of California at Berkeley professor to promote acts of kindness in his community.
A grade school teacher was named the winner of the first ever Chris Kindness Award, an initiative created by a University of California at Berkeley professor to promote acts of kindness in his community.