Proposed CA bill prohibits capturing people fleeing states where abortion is a crime
Sen. Skinner recently introduced Assembly Bill 36 or the Safe Haven Bill. The law would prohibit bail agents and bounty hunters from apprehending someone in California if they’ve received or performed an abortion in another state. It also protects those seeking gender-affirming healthcare from arrest.
Sen. Skinner recently introduced Assembly Bill 36 or the Safe Haven Bill. The law would prohibit bail agents and bounty hunters from apprehending someone in California if they’ve received or performed an abortion in another state. It also protects those seeking gender-affirming healthcare from arrest.
Alameda County sheriff's deputy charged with DUI after BBQ event
The Alameda County District Attorney has charged a sheriff's deputy with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence stemming from a funeral gathering where he barbecued for the guests and then severely damaged a county-owned truck on his way home.
The Alameda County District Attorney has charged a sheriff's deputy with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence stemming from a funeral gathering where he barbecued for the guests and then severely damaged a county-owned truck on his way home.
Minor charged in Fremont carjacking that ended in crash
A juvenile was arrested and charged for stealing a woman's vehicle and initiating a police chase, officials said.
A juvenile was arrested and charged for stealing a woman's vehicle and initiating a police chase, officials said.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf rolls out universal preschool plan before leaving office
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Wednesday rolled out the city's universal pre-school initiative – one of her last acts before leaving office in less than two weeks.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Wednesday rolled out the city's universal pre-school initiative – one of her last acts before leaving office in less than two weeks.
Alameda man busted for stealing Christmas packages from porches: police
A 49-year-old man was arrested for taking Christmas gifts from porches in Alameda, police said. Three packages fell from the suspect's motorcycle during the arrest, according to APD.
A 49-year-old man was arrested for taking Christmas gifts from porches in Alameda, police said. Three packages fell from the suspect's motorcycle during the arrest, according to APD.
San Leandro shakes in 2.9 earthquake
An earthquake shook San Leandro Wednesday morning. This comes after the 6.4 quake struck further north in Ferndale on Tuesday.
An earthquake shook San Leandro Wednesday morning. This comes after the 6.4 quake struck further north in Ferndale on Tuesday.
MyShake app wakes people far from quake's epicenter
The MyShake app designed to give a short warning before a quake hits, sounded the alarm early Tuesday morning when an earthquake centered in Humboldt County hit.
The MyShake app designed to give a short warning before a quake hits, sounded the alarm early Tuesday morning when an earthquake centered in Humboldt County hit.
2 arrested after robbery of USPS letter carrier in Newark
Two teens have been arrested on suspicion of the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Newark on Monday, police said.
Two teens have been arrested on suspicion of the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Newark on Monday, police said.
Oakland NAACP members demand city, county pay for recount in mayor's race
Members of the Oakland chapter of the NAACP held a press conference Tuesday asking the city and county to pay for a recount in the recent mayor’s race.
Members of the Oakland chapter of the NAACP held a press conference Tuesday asking the city and county to pay for a recount in the recent mayor’s race.
Livermore police intervene after scammers attempt to steal shoebox filled with $47K in cash
Livermore police said they thwarted scammers from stealing a shoebox filled with $47,000 cash from a 77-year-old resident.
Livermore police said they thwarted scammers from stealing a shoebox filled with $47,000 cash from a 77-year-old resident.
Orphaned mountain lion cub in critical condition at Oakland Zoo
An orphaned mountain lion cub is in critical condition at the Oakland Zoo. Officials say a homeowner in Santa Cruz found the 3-month-old cub alone a few days ago near her home in near-freezing temperatures.
An orphaned mountain lion cub is in critical condition at the Oakland Zoo. Officials say a homeowner in Santa Cruz found the 3-month-old cub alone a few days ago near her home in near-freezing temperatures.
2 sisters found in Oakland
Two teenage sisters who were missing in Oakland have been found, police said.
Two teenage sisters who were missing in Oakland have been found, police said.
Holy Names University to close after 154 years over declining enrollment, rising costs
Holy Names University in Oakland will close after spring semester in 2023 due to declining enrollment and other struggles, officials with the 154-year-old school said Monday.
Holy Names University in Oakland will close after spring semester in 2023 due to declining enrollment and other struggles, officials with the 154-year-old school said Monday.
11-year-old Oakland boy found safe
Police in Oakland found an 11-year-old boy who had been missing since Thursday night.
Police in Oakland found an 11-year-old boy who had been missing since Thursday night.
Fremont police chase from carjacking ends in crash, boy ejected from vehicle
Three suspects were arrested in Fremont on Sunday after a carjacking led to a crash that ejected a boy from one of the cars.
Three suspects were arrested in Fremont on Sunday after a carjacking led to a crash that ejected a boy from one of the cars.
Oakland police locate missing 84-year-old man
The Oakland Police Department shared Sunday evening that 84-year-old Rufus Hawkins is no longer missing and has been located. Authorities did not provide further details.
The Oakland Police Department shared Sunday evening that 84-year-old Rufus Hawkins is no longer missing and has been located. Authorities did not provide further details.
Super Saturday for Bay Area retailers
Super Saturday is expected to be even bigger than last year with 158 million consumer out shopping, a 10-million increase over 2021.
Super Saturday is expected to be even bigger than last year with 158 million consumer out shopping, a 10-million increase over 2021.
Town Ball in Oakland draws NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton and other celebrities
A Boys and Girls fundraiser on Friday drew celebrities and businessmen and athletes to the Bay Area, for a good cause.
A Boys and Girls fundraiser on Friday drew celebrities and businessmen and athletes to the Bay Area, for a good cause.
Mother of toddler struck and killed by a stray bullet speaks out after suspects are arrested
Nearly a year after Jasper Wu, a 2-year-old boy, was killed by a stray bullet in Oakland, officials have charged three suspects in his killing. In an emotional one-on-one interview with KTVU, Xiao Xiao, Jasper's mother, said she is happy about the charges, but very sad because she has to live through the whole ordeal again and again.
Nearly a year after Jasper Wu, a 2-year-old boy, was killed by a stray bullet in Oakland, officials have charged three suspects in his killing. In an emotional one-on-one interview with KTVU, Xiao Xiao, Jasper's mother, said she is happy about the charges, but very sad because she has to live through the whole ordeal again and again.
University of California, workers reach deal to end strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.