Measure Q would authorize up to 13k more low-rent housing units for Oakland
A measure on the ballot this November in Oakland seeks to give the city authority to develop, build, acquire or help develop up to 13,000 low-rent housing units in the city.
A measure on the ballot this November in Oakland seeks to give the city authority to develop, build, acquire or help develop up to 13,000 low-rent housing units in the city.
Suspect confesses to killing armored truck guard in San Leandro: police
A 27-year-old man allegedly confessed to shooting an armored truck guard in the back of the head as he stole a messenger bag containing cash at the Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Leandro last month, police said.
A 27-year-old man allegedly confessed to shooting an armored truck guard in the back of the head as he stole a messenger bag containing cash at the Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Leandro last month, police said.
Person found beaten to death in East Oakland
As elected leaders were meeting to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland Wednesday, the city recorded its 104th homicide.
As elected leaders were meeting to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland Wednesday, the city recorded its 104th homicide.
3 suspects nabbed after man beaten, forced into trunk of car in Union City
Witnesses told police that the victim had been involved in an altercation with two men who allegedly forced him into the trunk of a car and drove away.
Witnesses told police that the victim had been involved in an altercation with two men who allegedly forced him into the trunk of a car and drove away.
Oakland police investigating 103rd homicide of the year as elected leaders discuss the city's violence
OPD is investigating their 103rd homicide of the year, officials say. The latest fatal shooting took place on the same day elected leaders met to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland.
OPD is investigating their 103rd homicide of the year, officials say. The latest fatal shooting took place on the same day elected leaders met to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland.
Newly formed Oakland homeless encampment on Caltrans property cleared
Yet again, unhoused Oakland residents, formerly of the Wood Street encampment, were cleared from another Caltrans property at 34th Street and Mandela Parkway. Caltrans said they were illegally on the site.
Yet again, unhoused Oakland residents, formerly of the Wood Street encampment, were cleared from another Caltrans property at 34th Street and Mandela Parkway. Caltrans said they were illegally on the site.
False calls about active shooters plague multiple Bay Area schools
Police in the Bay Area were investigating swatting incidents at multiple schools in San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, and more towns on Wednesday.
Police in the Bay Area were investigating swatting incidents at multiple schools in San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, and more towns on Wednesday.
Man shot in leg after confronting catalytic converter thieves in Castro Valley
A man attempting to stop a catalytic converter theft in Castro Valley early Wednesday morning was shot during the confrontation.
A man attempting to stop a catalytic converter theft in Castro Valley early Wednesday morning was shot during the confrontation.
These 3 Bay Area roads are among the deadliest in the state
Two stretches of Bay Area freeways rank among the top five most deadly roads in California, according to a new study from MoneyGeek.com.
Two stretches of Bay Area freeways rank among the top five most deadly roads in California, according to a new study from MoneyGeek.com.
Shell of a home going for $765K in Oakland
The shell of a home in Oakland is selling for $765,000. And while the 1390 square foot residence is in need of some serious renovations, the property has a ton of potential.
The shell of a home in Oakland is selling for $765,000. And while the 1390 square foot residence is in need of some serious renovations, the property has a ton of potential.
Large boa constrictor found in Livermore neighborhood
Police in Livermore found a six-foot-long Boa Constrictor in the bushes of a Livermore neighborhood on Tuesday.
Police in Livermore found a six-foot-long Boa Constrictor in the bushes of a Livermore neighborhood on Tuesday.
Car crashes into Livermore apartment
A driver was speeding before crashing into a Livermore on Tuesday night, firefighters said.
A driver was speeding before crashing into a Livermore on Tuesday night, firefighters said.
Hammer attack on AC Transit bus driver in Oakland caught on video
An hammer attack on an AC Transit bus driver in Oakland over the weekend was caught on video.
An hammer attack on an AC Transit bus driver in Oakland over the weekend was caught on video.
Woman scares off invaders as Pleasanton police investigate series of home break-ins
Pleasanton police said since the beginning of this year, there have been 35 reports of residential break-ins.
Pleasanton police said since the beginning of this year, there have been 35 reports of residential break-ins.
Mentor in Bay Area Samoan community ID'd as victim in Berkeley quadruple shooting
Eli Mataafa, 29 of San Lorenzo, who is from American Samoa, was identified as the victim who was fatally shot over the weekend near the UC Berkeley campus.
Eli Mataafa, 29 of San Lorenzo, who is from American Samoa, was identified as the victim who was fatally shot over the weekend near the UC Berkeley campus.
Man killed in shooting near UC Berkeley campus identified
More information was emerging about the mass shooting near the UC Berkeley campus over the weekend that claimed one life and injured three people.
More information was emerging about the mass shooting near the UC Berkeley campus over the weekend that claimed one life and injured three people.
Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland police seek help in search for girl, 14, missing since last week
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
These are the worst California cities for retirees: study
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
Oakland shooting leaves man in critical condition
Oakland police are investigating a shooting Monday night that wounded a man.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting Monday night that wounded a man.