Person lies down on I-880 after flashing gun at officers, police say
Interstate 880 was shut down for an hour Sunday night after someone flashed a gun at officers and laid down in the middle of the freeway, officials said.
Interstate 880 was shut down for an hour Sunday night after someone flashed a gun at officers and laid down in the middle of the freeway, officials said.
Oakland police: Man found shot near bus, dies at hospital
A man was shot and killed in Oakland Monday night, according to police. The deadly gunfire marks the city's 112th homicide this year.
A man was shot and killed in Oakland Monday night, according to police. The deadly gunfire marks the city's 112th homicide this year.
Oakland P.D. homicide investigator shares challenges and how she's building trust
For the third straight year, the city Oakland marked a grim milestone: more than 100 murders. We spent a day with an OPD homicide investigator as the department and the city grapple with another deadly year.
For the third straight year, the city Oakland marked a grim milestone: more than 100 murders. We spent a day with an OPD homicide investigator as the department and the city grapple with another deadly year.
Candlelight vigil held in Fremont to remember people who died living on the streets
Abode Services helps unhoused people in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Alameda Counties. They also partner with community groups like those at St. James Episcopal Church to provide food and other necessities.
Abode Services helps unhoused people in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Alameda Counties. They also partner with community groups like those at St. James Episcopal Church to provide food and other necessities.
Oakland police to extend crime reduction plan after seeing some success
Since the crime reduction plan began in late Sept., Oakland police say homicides and shootings have declined.
Since the crime reduction plan began in late Sept., Oakland police say homicides and shootings have declined.
Climate activists in Oakland rally against Chevron, big oil profits
Climate activists rallied outside an Oakland Chevron station – calling for a cap on big oil profits.
Climate activists rallied outside an Oakland Chevron station – calling for a cap on big oil profits.
Children's medicine missing from Bay Area pharmacy shelves
Pharmacies are running out of fever-reducing medicines for children like Tylenol and Motrin with more kids sick battling a cold, flu, RSV or COVID.
Pharmacies are running out of fever-reducing medicines for children like Tylenol and Motrin with more kids sick battling a cold, flu, RSV or COVID.
CHP investigate I-80 shooting amid busy holiday travel weekend
Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near University Avenue in Berkeley were temporarily shut down Saturday at around 11:30 P.M. as CHP investigated a shooting on the freeway. Officers say one car was involved, but that none was injured.
Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 near University Avenue in Berkeley were temporarily shut down Saturday at around 11:30 P.M. as CHP investigated a shooting on the freeway. Officers say one car was involved, but that none was injured.
Black Friday shoppers get an early start in the East Bay
Nearly 100 people were waiting in line outside Best Buy in Dublin before the doors opened at 5 o'clock Friday morning.
Nearly 100 people were waiting in line outside Best Buy in Dublin before the doors opened at 5 o'clock Friday morning.
Unhoused in Berkeley thankful for nontraditional warehouse they call home
On this Thanksgiving holiday, a group of homeless people in Berkeley said they have found family and community in a shelter that uses a different approach to help people get off the streets.
On this Thanksgiving holiday, a group of homeless people in Berkeley said they have found family and community in a shelter that uses a different approach to help people get off the streets.
Animal rights activists protest 'violent' nature of Thanksgiving in Oakland
The group, Direct Action Everywhere, said that Thanksgiving celebrates the genocide of indigenous people with a tradition of violence that takes the lives of more than 40 million turkeys every year.
The group, Direct Action Everywhere, said that Thanksgiving celebrates the genocide of indigenous people with a tradition of violence that takes the lives of more than 40 million turkeys every year.
Bay Bridge shooting victim shares his survival story
Vincent-Ray Williams III said he was on his way to help a homeless woman in San Francisco when he was shot at by someone in another car on the Bay Bridge.
Vincent-Ray Williams III said he was on his way to help a homeless woman in San Francisco when he was shot at by someone in another car on the Bay Bridge.
Slain security guard's widow reflects year after killing in Oakland
The widow of a security guard who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland a year ago while protecting a TV reporter said Wednesday that she mourns his loss but is thankful for the support she's received.
The widow of a security guard who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland a year ago while protecting a TV reporter said Wednesday that she mourns his loss but is thankful for the support she's received.
Sheng Thao says public safety a top priority when sworn in as Oakland mayor
When Sheng Thao is sworn in as Oakland’s next mayor early next year, she will face major challenges, like a homeless and housing crisis and an uncertain economy. But topping her list of priorities will be taking on the city’s gun violence epidemic, Thao said Wednesday.
When Sheng Thao is sworn in as Oakland’s next mayor early next year, she will face major challenges, like a homeless and housing crisis and an uncertain economy. But topping her list of priorities will be taking on the city’s gun violence epidemic, Thao said Wednesday.
UCSF creates overflow accommodations for RSV, other respiratory infection cases
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
San Lorenzo teen runaway located
Authorities announced Wednesday that missing runaway Shamaya Smith of San Lorenzo has been located.
Authorities announced Wednesday that missing runaway Shamaya Smith of San Lorenzo has been located.
Police say fatal Dublin shooting appears to be self-defense
A fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Dublin following a domestic dispute is being investigated as a case of self-defense, according to police.
A fatal shooting at an apartment complex in Dublin following a domestic dispute is being investigated as a case of self-defense, according to police.
Getaway day in the Bay Area: Tips on Thanksgiving travel
On Wednesday, Oakland airport officials expected 170,000 passengers over the next five days. That’s a 10% increase from last Thanksgiving but still only about 90% of the traffic they saw pre-pandemic in 2019.
On Wednesday, Oakland airport officials expected 170,000 passengers over the next five days. That’s a 10% increase from last Thanksgiving but still only about 90% of the traffic they saw pre-pandemic in 2019.
Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao plans 'hiring blitz,' town halls in first 100 days
Oakland's mayor-elect Sheng Thao's first 100 days in office will focus on filling significant vacancies in the city's workforce, and hosting town halls across all districts.
Oakland's mayor-elect Sheng Thao's first 100 days in office will focus on filling significant vacancies in the city's workforce, and hosting town halls across all districts.
Hangar 1 Vodka closing tasting room in Alameda
Hangar 1 Vodka Distillery in Alameda has announced they are closing for good. The news comes just months after Rock Wall Wine, another popular gathering spot on the west end of the island, shut down.
Hangar 1 Vodka Distillery in Alameda has announced they are closing for good. The news comes just months after Rock Wall Wine, another popular gathering spot on the west end of the island, shut down.