Unsolved Jane Doe murder case reopened using rootless hair DNA
In 1985, a woman was found shot and killed in a field in Newark. To this day, no one knows who she is. Rootless hair DNA and drawings developed from pictures of her skull may provide the leads to help crack the case and ultimately find the killer.
In 1985, a woman was found shot and killed in a field in Newark. To this day, no one knows who she is. Rootless hair DNA and drawings developed from pictures of her skull may provide the leads to help crack the case and ultimately find the killer.
Oakland police ask help in finding missing woman with dementia
Oakland Police are asking for public assistance to help find Cheryl Lane, a missing woman with Dementia.
Oakland Police are asking for public assistance to help find Cheryl Lane, a missing woman with Dementia.
Is that 'Lightyear' actor Chris Evans posing with the KTVU team?
Actor Chris Evans was recently teased for his awkwardly rigid pose in promotional Disneyland photos – and his weird stance became a meme where the internet began photoshopping him into scenes of their own, including the KTVU newsroom.
Actor Chris Evans was recently teased for his awkwardly rigid pose in promotional Disneyland photos – and his weird stance became a meme where the internet began photoshopping him into scenes of their own, including the KTVU newsroom.
Librarian describes Proud Boys storming San Lorenzo library during Drag Queen reading
Librarian Cindy Chadwick said about five Proud Boys stormed the San Lorenzo library, shouting transphobic slurs and scaring children.
Librarian Cindy Chadwick said about five Proud Boys stormed the San Lorenzo library, shouting transphobic slurs and scaring children.
Oakland PD's first gun buyback in decade nets 131 firearms
Oakland police worked with a coalition of community groups and organizations to buy back guns to prevent them from getting into the wrong hands. Officials said they gave over $10,000 in gift certificates to the people who brought in their guns.
Oakland police worked with a coalition of community groups and organizations to buy back guns to prevent them from getting into the wrong hands. Officials said they gave over $10,000 in gift certificates to the people who brought in their guns.
Toddler suffering from cancer becomes Hayward firefighter for a day
Toddler suffering from cancer gets to be a Hayward firefighter for a day
Toddler suffering from cancer gets to be a Hayward firefighter for a day
Woman pleads guilty to distributing deadly fentanyl dose at Santa Rita Jail
A woman from San Leandro pleaded guilty distributing a deadly dose of fentanyl to Lee Esther Anderson at Santa Rita Jail.
A woman from San Leandro pleaded guilty distributing a deadly dose of fentanyl to Lee Esther Anderson at Santa Rita Jail.
BART director moves back to district after address controversy
BART Director Lateefah Simon would have much preferred to keep renting her Oakland apartment instead of moving to Emeryville. But she had to in order to keep her post.
BART Director Lateefah Simon would have much preferred to keep renting her Oakland apartment instead of moving to Emeryville. But she had to in order to keep her post.
Oakland food truck vendor and neighbors scared after homicide and drive-by shooting
Food truck vendors and neighbors in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood say they've never felt so unsafe before. One surveillance video captures armed robberies of workers, customers and even a fatal shooting.
Food truck vendors and neighbors in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood say they've never felt so unsafe before. One surveillance video captures armed robberies of workers, customers and even a fatal shooting.
People's Park dispute over homeless-resident relocations escalates in Berkeley
UC Berkeley is in the process of relocating people who sleep at People’s Park to transitional housing at a hotel in Berkeley. UC Berkeley is planning to build more than 1,000 units of student housing at People’s Park.
UC Berkeley is in the process of relocating people who sleep at People’s Park to transitional housing at a hotel in Berkeley. UC Berkeley is planning to build more than 1,000 units of student housing at People’s Park.
Search for killer who gunned down 16-year-old boy visiting grandfather in Oakland
Oakland police on Friday continued the search for a gunman who used a high-powered rifle to fatally shoot a 16-year-old boy walking with his cousin.
Oakland police on Friday continued the search for a gunman who used a high-powered rifle to fatally shoot a 16-year-old boy walking with his cousin.
Southwest can't be sued for death of passenger who Oakland flight crew thought was unruly
Rich Ilczyszyn suffered a deadly pulmonary embolism while on a flight from Oakland to Orange County – but the flight crew thought he was just being disruptive because of his odd behavior on the plane.
Rich Ilczyszyn suffered a deadly pulmonary embolism while on a flight from Oakland to Orange County – but the flight crew thought he was just being disruptive because of his odd behavior on the plane.
16-year-old boy visiting his grandfather killed in Oakland shooting; cousin injured
A 16-year-old boy who was visiting his grandfather was shot and killed in Oakland Thursday evening and his 18-year-old cousin was injured, according to family members and police.
A 16-year-old boy who was visiting his grandfather was shot and killed in Oakland Thursday evening and his 18-year-old cousin was injured, according to family members and police.
BART will raise ride fare July 1, riders slow to return
The latest rate increase had been postponed since January and despite record-breaking gas prices, riders have been slow to return.
The latest rate increase had been postponed since January and despite record-breaking gas prices, riders have been slow to return.
More probable monkeypox cases in San Francisco and 1st for Alameda County
Alameda County has detected its first probable case of monkeypox.
Alameda County has detected its first probable case of monkeypox.
Incumbent Greg Ahern trails in Alameda County sheriff's race
Alameda County voters may be looking to make a change when it comes to who will be their next sheriff.
Alameda County voters may be looking to make a change when it comes to who will be their next sheriff.
15-year-old girl wounded in Oakland shooting
A 15-year-old girl was wounded in a shooting in East Oakland Tuesday night, police officials said.
A 15-year-old girl was wounded in a shooting in East Oakland Tuesday night, police officials said.
Oakland teen's book is new Oprah's Book Club pick
An East Oakland teenager has published a book that has caught Oprah's attention.
An East Oakland teenager has published a book that has caught Oprah's attention.
Excessive heat watch this week, with triple-digit temperature possible in some areas
It’s about to heat up in the region, with triple digit temperatures possible in some areas, triggering an excessive heat watch for later this week.
It’s about to heat up in the region, with triple digit temperatures possible in some areas, triggering an excessive heat watch for later this week.
Oakland teen, who was told she would never walk on her own, walks the stage for graduation
Oakland teen Jordan DeBose Holman, who has spent most of her life in a wheelchair was told that she would never be able to walk on her own. But last month, she walked the stage to receive her diploma as she was celebrated for defying the odds and proving "the doubters wrong."
Oakland teen Jordan DeBose Holman, who has spent most of her life in a wheelchair was told that she would never be able to walk on her own. But last month, she walked the stage to receive her diploma as she was celebrated for defying the odds and proving "the doubters wrong."