Newly elected Alameda County sheriff says office owes deputies deemed 'unsuitable' an apology
In her first statement since KTVU revealed that more than 40 deputies were hired despite receiving "not suitable" marks on their psychological exams, Alameda County's newly elected sheriff said she promises to reexamine the "flawed" background and hiring process and that they deserve an apology.
In her first statement since KTVU revealed that more than 40 deputies were hired despite receiving "not suitable" marks on their psychological exams, Alameda County's newly elected sheriff said she promises to reexamine the "flawed" background and hiring process and that they deserve an apology.
Oakland school shooting prompts calls for change
At a public “Families in Action” forum at Castlemont High School, school board candidates and mayoral candidates spoke about the issues to students, parents, teachers and community members who want a change.
At a public “Families in Action” forum at Castlemont High School, school board candidates and mayoral candidates spoke about the issues to students, parents, teachers and community members who want a change.
Highland Hospital treats more than 500 gunshot victims this year
Doctors at Highland Hospital – the region's premier trauma and gunshot medical facility – are currently treating three of the six victims injured during Oakland's school campus shooting, and are alarmed at the astronomical rise in gunshot wounds they have seen in the last five years.
Doctors at Highland Hospital – the region's premier trauma and gunshot medical facility – are currently treating three of the six victims injured during Oakland's school campus shooting, and are alarmed at the astronomical rise in gunshot wounds they have seen in the last five years.
Civil rights lawyer John Burris confronts police narratives
Before John Burris became the go-to lawyer for Northern California families grieving a loved one killed by police, the civil rights legend was a child suspicious of the Santa Claus narrative.
Before John Burris became the go-to lawyer for Northern California families grieving a loved one killed by police, the civil rights legend was a child suspicious of the Santa Claus narrative.
3 Alameda County sheriff's deputies return to job after getting 'suitable' on psych exam
Three of the 47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies who were relieved of their law enforcement duties after getting unsatisfactory marks on their psychological exams have returned to duty because of a previous oversight of their files.
Three of the 47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies who were relieved of their law enforcement duties after getting unsatisfactory marks on their psychological exams have returned to duty because of a previous oversight of their files.
Oakland school campus shooting was likely gang-related; 6 victims connected to school
All six people who were shot at an Oakland educational campus Wednesday were connected to the schools there, the city's police chief said, adding that the attack was most likely gang-related.
All six people who were shot at an Oakland educational campus Wednesday were connected to the schools there, the city's police chief said, adding that the attack was most likely gang-related.
Classes canceled at Oakland school campus where 6 people wounded in mass shooting
Classes were canceled Thursday at an East Oakland school campus where a mass shooting took place the day before, injuring six adults.
Classes were canceled Thursday at an East Oakland school campus where a mass shooting took place the day before, injuring six adults.
East Bay father speaks out after he and 5-year-old son hit by car crashing into Trader Joe's
An East Bay father and his young son are recovering after being hit by a car while shopping inside Trader Joe's. Oz Ledesma told KTVU how the crash has impacted him and his family.
An East Bay father and his young son are recovering after being hit by a car while shopping inside Trader Joe's. Oz Ledesma told KTVU how the crash has impacted him and his family.
State investigates hiring of 47 'unsuitable' Alameda County sheriff's deputies
POST has launched an inquiry into the hiring of 47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies who were hired despite receiving unsuitable marks on their psychological exams, KTVU has learned.
POST has launched an inquiry into the hiring of 47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies who were hired despite receiving unsuitable marks on their psychological exams, KTVU has learned.
Youth ALIVE! wants to be part of the solution for Oakland's rampant gun violence
Violence from a school shooting that injured six adults in Oakland shocked parents on Wednesday. There has been a continuing string of gun violence in the city over the last two weeks, but the violence is once again touching a school community.
Violence from a school shooting that injured six adults in Oakland shocked parents on Wednesday. There has been a continuing string of gun violence in the city over the last two weeks, but the violence is once again touching a school community.
Oakland school shooting injures 6
Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders.
Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders.
Oakland police reorganizing to stem rising gun violence after 96th homicide
The 96th slaying this year in Oakland on Tuesday is prompting police to reorganize and deploy additional officers in East Oakland and parts of West Oakland, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said.
The 96th slaying this year in Oakland on Tuesday is prompting police to reorganize and deploy additional officers in East Oakland and parts of West Oakland, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said.
47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies deemed unsuitable 'did nothing wrong'
47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies who were deemed unsuitable on a pysch exam will not be in uniform or have contact with anyone incarcerated in jail.
47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies who were deemed unsuitable on a pysch exam will not be in uniform or have contact with anyone incarcerated in jail.
Oakland firefighters battle 3 major fires in 10 days off I-580
Oakland firefighters have dealt with several massive brush fires off I-580 over 10 days. Arson is the cause behind at least one day of grassfires.
Oakland firefighters have dealt with several massive brush fires off I-580 over 10 days. Arson is the cause behind at least one day of grassfires.
Fremont massage therapist charged with sexual assault of female clients
A Fremont massage therapist, who was arrested earlier this month, was charged for an alleged sexual assault of a woman in May 2022.
A Fremont massage therapist, who was arrested earlier this month, was charged for an alleged sexual assault of a woman in May 2022.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants picket at Oakland Airport, day after SFO food workers go on strike
Multiple demonstrations were held by union workers at Bay Area airports on Tuesday. At Oakland Airport, Southwest Airlines flight attendants held a picket line, as part of a nationwide labor action demanding a new contract.
Multiple demonstrations were held by union workers at Bay Area airports on Tuesday. At Oakland Airport, Southwest Airlines flight attendants held a picket line, as part of a nationwide labor action demanding a new contract.
Shooting in Oakland's Brookfield Village leaves man dead, another injured
A shooting in East Oakland on Tuesday morning left one man dead and another wounded, police said.
A shooting in East Oakland on Tuesday morning left one man dead and another wounded, police said.
DA charges 19-year-old with manslaughter following sideshow, police chase
The Alameda County District Attorney has charged a 19-year-old following a sideshow where prosecutors said he sped away from police in a series of events that ended up killing a son having a burrito with his mother and cousins.
The Alameda County District Attorney has charged a 19-year-old following a sideshow where prosecutors said he sped away from police in a series of events that ended up killing a son having a burrito with his mother and cousins.
Oakland Zoo rescues 140 black-crown night herons from downtown streets
Oakland is home to the largest black-crown night heron nesting ground in the Bay Area. A team from the Oakland Zoo has rescued 140 fledglings from downtown streets this year.
Oakland is home to the largest black-crown night heron nesting ground in the Bay Area. A team from the Oakland Zoo has rescued 140 fledglings from downtown streets this year.
Crews contain truck fire that spread to brush and the Oakland hills
Oakland Fire Department is working a four-alarm fire on westbound I-580 at the Edwards Avenue exit, where a truck fire has spread to brush and to the hills Monday evening. Officials say the fire is now contained.
Oakland Fire Department is working a four-alarm fire on westbound I-580 at the Edwards Avenue exit, where a truck fire has spread to brush and to the hills Monday evening. Officials say the fire is now contained.