Sheriff holding inquest into officer-involved death of Oakland woman

Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston will hold an inquest Friday into the death of 29-year-old Naya Jackson of Oakland. 

Appointment of Berkeley police chief on hold during arrest quota investigation; union president steps down

The Berkeley city council did not appoint a new police chief Tuesday night and will not do so until an investigation into an arrest quota – made public through leaked texts – is complete. In addition, the union president who is at the heart of the controversy has stepped down. 

Oakland firefighters battled 125 fires on Caltrans property in 12 months

The Oakland Fire Department said from October 2021 to October 2022, there were 818 encampment fires. At least 63 were on Caltrans property at the sprawling Wood Street encampment.

Berkeley investigating police texts alleging arrest quotas of the homeless

The city of Berkeley has launched an outside investigation into leaked texts and allegations from an ousted police officer claiming the department's bike patrol unit was engaged in arrest quotas and a sergeant was sending anti-homeless texts. 

Iconic Warriors house in West Oakland in jeopardy again

The owner of the iconic Warriors house in West Oakland is in jeopardy of losing his home again. Lloyd Canamore’s home first drew attention in 2020 when Steph Curry posted a fundraiser for the home on Instagram.

Woman shot dead near Oakland BART station, police say

A woman was found shot to death near the MacArthur BART station Sunday night, according to the Oakland Police Department. Her death marks the city's 110th homicide this year, they said.

Murder charges tossed in chaotic West Oakland triple homicide

Alameda County prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a man in connection with a triple homicide in West Oakland.

I-680 in Pleasanton reopens after overturned big rig crash

An overturned big-rig blocked northbound Interstate Highway 680 for nearly five hours Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Oakland mayor's race: no winner declared yet

Oakland council member Loren Taylor maintained his lead over council member Sheng Thao in the race for mayor, but vote counting is not finished.

Lisa the elephant receiving stem-cell infusion therapy at Oakland Zoo

One of the elephants at Oakland Zoo is receiving cutting-edge treatment in the form of stem-cell infusions to help with the animal's arthritis. 

Alameda County's historic D.A.'s race too close to call

As of Wednesday, Terry Wiley has 52% to Pamela Price's 48% in the race for the next Alameda County district attorney. Just 5,000 votes separate the two candidates.

2 frontrunners emerge in Oakland mayoral race

After a long night of counting, as of Wednesday morning, there were two clear front-runners in the Oakland mayoral race: Loren Taylor and Sheng Thao.

Key Bay Area elections too close to call

Several high-profile races around the Bay Area were too close to call as Election Night drew to a close.

A's still pursuing Oakland ballpark with eye on Las Vegas

The Oakland Athletics continue to push for a new stadium in the Bay Area, general manager David Forst said Tuesday, despite baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's recent concerns about whether a deal would get done there.

'Powerhouse' storm pounds Bay Area, wreaking havoc on roadways

The much-needed rain pounded the Bay Area through the night and well into Tuesday morning, drenching the Earth but also wreaking havoc on the roads.