Former Raiders coach Tom Flores: first person of color to lead NFL team
Raised by immigrant parents from Mexico, Tom Flores flourished in his 60-year NFL career, becoming the first person of color to lead an NFL team. KTVU took a look at his legacy.
Raised by immigrant parents from Mexico, Tom Flores flourished in his 60-year NFL career, becoming the first person of color to lead an NFL team. KTVU took a look at his legacy.
SF Portola Festival criticized over noise and crowd control
This past weekend's inaugural Portola Music Festival in San Francisco is facing some criticism over crowd management, and excessive noise, which was heard all the way across the Bay in Alameda.
This past weekend's inaugural Portola Music Festival in San Francisco is facing some criticism over crowd management, and excessive noise, which was heard all the way across the Bay in Alameda.
Deadly violence in Oakland spikes, officials ask federal government for help
Violence in Oakland is rising, the city recorded nine homicides in the last seven day.
Violence in Oakland is rising, the city recorded nine homicides in the last seven day.
Dozens of women detail rape and retaliation at Dublin prison, real reform is questioned
Over the course of eight months, KTVU has spoken with more than three dozen women who say they have been sexually assaulted or witnessed such abuse at FCI Dublin. Many who spoke up were retaliated against.
Over the course of eight months, KTVU has spoken with more than three dozen women who say they have been sexually assaulted or witnessed such abuse at FCI Dublin. Many who spoke up were retaliated against.
BART system maintenance questioned as equipment and service problems persist
The latest incident was Friday morning when BART trains stopped in the Transbay Tube because of a power outage and 200 passengers were stranded.
The latest incident was Friday morning when BART trains stopped in the Transbay Tube because of a power outage and 200 passengers were stranded.
Arsonist starts 2 fires at People's Park Housing Site in Berkeley
Police in Berkeley are looking for an arsonist who they say started two fires at the People's Park Housing Construction site.
Police in Berkeley are looking for an arsonist who they say started two fires at the People's Park Housing Construction site.
Protests over woman's death escalate in Iran, solidarity rally draws hundreds at UC Berkeley
Hundreds of people from the Bay Area joined protesters across the country Friday. They're upset about the death of a woman in Iran who was arrested after being accused of not wearing her hijab properly. A crowd, estimated to be as many as 500, marched at University of California Berkeley.
Hundreds of people from the Bay Area joined protesters across the country Friday. They're upset about the death of a woman in Iran who was arrested after being accused of not wearing her hijab properly. A crowd, estimated to be as many as 500, marched at University of California Berkeley.
Attempted robbery of Brinks armored truck in Oakland; shooting leaves 1 dead
One person is dead and two are injured after a shooting in Oakland at 44th Avenue and International Boulevard. Police confirm this was an attempted robbery of a Brinks truck Friday afternoon.
One person is dead and two are injured after a shooting in Oakland at 44th Avenue and International Boulevard. Police confirm this was an attempted robbery of a Brinks truck Friday afternoon.
Berkeley police warn of woman trying to lure children into vehicle in attempted kidnapping cases
Berkeley Police Department issued a community safety alert after a woman allegedly tried to lure a 12-year-old boy into her vehicle on Tuesday.
Berkeley Police Department issued a community safety alert after a woman allegedly tried to lure a 12-year-old boy into her vehicle on Tuesday.
Mom mourns son killed after Oakland freeway shooting and crash
Araceli Hernandez visits her son's grave in Oakland every day. He died in an Oakland car-chase shooting that ended in a crash.
Araceli Hernandez visits her son's grave in Oakland every day. He died in an Oakland car-chase shooting that ended in a crash.
Families delay funerals as Alameda County Coroner faces autopsy backlog
The Alameda County Sheriff's office says they are facing a backlog of autopsy cases, and the recent string of killings in Oakland is only making matters worse.
The Alameda County Sheriff's office says they are facing a backlog of autopsy cases, and the recent string of killings in Oakland is only making matters worse.
Oakland fire dispatchers challenged by staffing shortage, increasing calls
Dispatchers from the Oakland Fire Department field more than 300 emergency calls a day, despite being understaffed and overworked.
Dispatchers from the Oakland Fire Department field more than 300 emergency calls a day, despite being understaffed and overworked.
CHP: Man found dead in van on Oakland street corner was shot on freeway
Another shooting on an Oakland highway took an unusual twist after the victim was found dead miles away from where he was shot.
Another shooting on an Oakland highway took an unusual twist after the victim was found dead miles away from where he was shot.
Man found dead in SUV in Oakland; shooting started on I-580
The man's body was discovered in Oakland's Fruitvale Industrial Center and shell casings were later found on westbound Interstate Highway 580.
The man's body was discovered in Oakland's Fruitvale Industrial Center and shell casings were later found on westbound Interstate Highway 580.
Friends say Oakland homicide victim was generous, kind, father of four
As people answered the call to evening prayers Wednesday night, hearts were heavy at the Oakland Islamic Center, feeling the pain and loss of Belal Esa, a well-loved member.
As people answered the call to evening prayers Wednesday night, hearts were heavy at the Oakland Islamic Center, feeling the pain and loss of Belal Esa, a well-loved member.
Video captures moment carload of shooters unload on victims in Oakland double homicide
Surveillance video circulating on social media shows customers outside Layalina restaurant in Oakland's Pill Hill neighborhood.
Surveillance video circulating on social media shows customers outside Layalina restaurant in Oakland's Pill Hill neighborhood.
Pediatric doctors at Oakland children's hospital authorize strike
Doctors at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital of Oakland have voted to authorize a strike – and if they actually walk out on the job, it would be the first time they would do so in more than three decades.
Doctors at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital of Oakland have voted to authorize a strike – and if they actually walk out on the job, it would be the first time they would do so in more than three decades.
Firefighters battle 3-alarm fire at likely 'grow operation' in San Leandro
Firefighters battled a 3-alarm commercial structure fire in San Leandro Tuesday night at a "heavily fortified" building that likely contained a "grow operation," authorities said.
Firefighters battled a 3-alarm commercial structure fire in San Leandro Tuesday night at a "heavily fortified" building that likely contained a "grow operation," authorities said.
Oakland police officers struck by drunk driver during double homicide investigation
Two Oakland police officers investigating a double homicide were struck by a suspected drunk driver, who was later arrested.
Two Oakland police officers investigating a double homicide were struck by a suspected drunk driver, who was later arrested.
Arson the cause behind grassfires off I-580 in Oakland, fire department says
Oakland firefighters responded to a two-alarm grassfire along Interstate 580 Tuesday evening, which they later said appear to have been intentionally set.
Oakland firefighters responded to a two-alarm grassfire along Interstate 580 Tuesday evening, which they later said appear to have been intentionally set.