Burglars ram truck into Oakland Chinatown pharmacy
Two Oakland Chinatown pharmacies were invaded by burglars just days apart, with a group using a rental truck to plow their way inside one of them.
Two Oakland Chinatown pharmacies were invaded by burglars just days apart, with a group using a rental truck to plow their way inside one of them.
Livermore police arrest teen after shooting death of 15-year-old Richmond girl
Livermore police arrested a 17-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Richmond girl earlier this month.
Livermore police arrested a 17-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Richmond girl earlier this month.
Parents, students make another plea not to close Oakland schools ahead of strike
Friday's one-day teacher’s strike was supported by 75 percent of the Oakland Education Association voting members.
Friday's one-day teacher’s strike was supported by 75 percent of the Oakland Education Association voting members.
Oakland police complete 51 of 52 required reforms
A federal monitor declared Wednesday that the Oakland Police Department has completed 51 out of 52 reforms required under the 2003 "Riders" case settlement.
A federal monitor declared Wednesday that the Oakland Police Department has completed 51 out of 52 reforms required under the 2003 "Riders" case settlement.
Firefighters quickly control 50-acre wind-whipped vegetation fire in eastern Alameda County
Firefighters quickly controlled a 50-acre, wind-whipped vegetation fire Wednesday night in eastern Alameda County, south of the Altamont Pass.
Firefighters quickly controlled a 50-acre, wind-whipped vegetation fire Wednesday night in eastern Alameda County, south of the Altamont Pass.
2nd autopsy says Mario Gonzalez died of restraint asphyxia, not methamphetamine
A second autopsy commissioned by a civil rights law firm says that Mario Gonzalez died last spring because of restraint asphyxia after three officers put their body weight on him – and he did not die of methamphetamine because he didn't have enough of the drug in his system.
A second autopsy commissioned by a civil rights law firm says that Mario Gonzalez died last spring because of restraint asphyxia after three officers put their body weight on him – and he did not die of methamphetamine because he didn't have enough of the drug in his system.
Popular juice bar in Oakland hit three times by burglars
The staff at Got Juice in Oakland's Laurel District kept busy Wednesday, making juices, shakes, and smoothies even as their storefront was covered in plywood because of another break-in.
The staff at Got Juice in Oakland's Laurel District kept busy Wednesday, making juices, shakes, and smoothies even as their storefront was covered in plywood because of another break-in.
Civil rights attorneys say end to OPD federal oversight is historic accomplishment
Civil rights attorneys say ending federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department is a "historic accomplishment."
Civil rights attorneys say ending federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department is a "historic accomplishment."
Suspicious death investigation after man found in Alameda parking lot
Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in an Alameda parking lot.
Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in an Alameda parking lot.
Union City police arrest suspects involved in fatal weekend shooting
Two people were arrested and charged for their alleged involvement with a deadly shooting in Union City.
Two people were arrested and charged for their alleged involvement with a deadly shooting in Union City.
Oakland A's president addresses low attendance and what may be keeping fans away
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval answers questions about the team's low attendance amid criticism about off-season trades, rising ticket prices, and his push for a new stadium.
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval answers questions about the team's low attendance amid criticism about off-season trades, rising ticket prices, and his push for a new stadium.
UC Berkeley student charged with criminal threats for alleged emails to staff
A University of Berkeley student was charged this week by Alameda County's district attorney with making threats to staff through emails. Those threats led to a campus-wide shelter-in-place last Thursday.
A University of Berkeley student was charged this week by Alameda County's district attorney with making threats to staff through emails. Those threats led to a campus-wide shelter-in-place last Thursday.
Oakland schools district urges parents to keep kids home from school on Friday over teacher strike
The Oakland Unified School District is bracing for another teacher strike on Friday and asked for parents to keep their children home that day.
The Oakland Unified School District is bracing for another teacher strike on Friday and asked for parents to keep their children home that day.
Vet hospital in Oakland hills abruptly closes
James O’Dowd brought his dog Bella to Montclair Veterinary Hospital in the Oakland hills for a pesky problem. Problem is, the vet hospital suddenly closed on Friday, with no advance notice.
James O’Dowd brought his dog Bella to Montclair Veterinary Hospital in the Oakland hills for a pesky problem. Problem is, the vet hospital suddenly closed on Friday, with no advance notice.
Oakland man shot during burglary of marijuana dispensary
Oakland police said a man was shot Sunday morning at a marijuana dispensary on Lakeshore Avenue. Police said the suspects who shot him, got away after robbing the dispensary.
Oakland police said a man was shot Sunday morning at a marijuana dispensary on Lakeshore Avenue. Police said the suspects who shot him, got away after robbing the dispensary.
Oakland teachers plan to strike over school closures
Members of the Oakland Education Association voted to authorize a strike to send a message it disapproves of school closures that impact Black and brown neighborhoods. OUSD said the strike has no legal basis.
Members of the Oakland Education Association voted to authorize a strike to send a message it disapproves of school closures that impact Black and brown neighborhoods. OUSD said the strike has no legal basis.
Investigation continues into Berkeley High School student's death
An official cause of death had not yet been determined for the Berkeley High School student who died on Monday, according to Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Erik Bordi said Thursday.
An official cause of death had not yet been determined for the Berkeley High School student who died on Monday, according to Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Erik Bordi said Thursday.
Oakland welcomes new hub for Black-owned businesses
In Oakland, folks can now make one stop to shop at about a dozen black-owned businesses all under the same roof.
In Oakland, folks can now make one stop to shop at about a dozen black-owned businesses all under the same roof.
91-year-old Oakland man dies in collision in Uptown neighborhood
A 91-year-old Oakland man was hit by a car and passed away Friday, police said.
A 91-year-old Oakland man was hit by a car and passed away Friday, police said.
Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl seized in Bay Area
Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl is off the streets thanks to sheriff's detectives and the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, sheriff's officials said Saturday.
Nearly 100 pounds of illicit fentanyl is off the streets thanks to sheriff's detectives and the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force, sheriff's officials said Saturday.