Man killed in 'heinous crime' by Oakland's Lake Merritt ID'd
Devon Stanford became the city's 31st homicide victim of the year when he was shot along the 1200 block of Lakeshore Avenue. Bystanders tried to help as he lay bleeding.
Devon Stanford became the city's 31st homicide victim of the year when he was shot along the 1200 block of Lakeshore Avenue. Bystanders tried to help as he lay bleeding.
Hayward boy's dream to go to Disney comes true - and then some
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
Nonprofit fundraising to send Hayward boy battling rare cancer to Disney World
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
DA declines to charge Alameda police for death of Mario Gonzalez
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Thursday determined there would be no charges against the officers involved in the death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez, according to the officers' attorney.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office on Thursday determined there would be no charges against the officers involved in the death of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez, according to the officers' attorney.
Possible shooting shuts down I-580 freeway for 3 hours as CHP-Dublin investigates
Traffic was backed up late Thursday afternoon into the evening commute on eastbound Interstate 580 in the East Bay due to a California Highway Patrol investigation, officials say.
Traffic was backed up late Thursday afternoon into the evening commute on eastbound Interstate 580 in the East Bay due to a California Highway Patrol investigation, officials say.
Reward for information leading to arrest of suspect in 14-year-old girl's 1994 murder increased to $200,000
The murder of a 14-year-old girl in her Castro Valley home in 1994 that rocked the San Francisco Bay Area has gone unsolved for the last 28 years, and a reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of her killer is now being increased, it was revealed late Thursday afternoon.
The murder of a 14-year-old girl in her Castro Valley home in 1994 that rocked the San Francisco Bay Area has gone unsolved for the last 28 years, and a reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of her killer is now being increased, it was revealed late Thursday afternoon.
Murder charge after Oakland father mowed down by minivan in Chinatown
A man has been arrested on a murder charge stemming from the death of 66-year-old Chi Lo Leung, who was "intentionally" struck by a minivan in Oakland's Chinatown.
A man has been arrested on a murder charge stemming from the death of 66-year-old Chi Lo Leung, who was "intentionally" struck by a minivan in Oakland's Chinatown.
Homicide near Oakland's Lake Merritt was robbery that resulted in shooting, police say
Oakland police are investigating a deadly shooting near Lake Merritt, at least the fourth such homicide in the last six months. The chief of police on Thursday says the homicide appears to have been a robbery that resulted in a shooting.
Oakland police are investigating a deadly shooting near Lake Merritt, at least the fourth such homicide in the last six months. The chief of police on Thursday says the homicide appears to have been a robbery that resulted in a shooting.
Thieves steal touring band's passports and green cards in Oakland
A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.
A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.
'Hate and violence:' Noose found at Fremont high school
A rope fashioned into a noose was found at a Fremont high school, leading school officials to condemn the act of "hate and violence."
A rope fashioned into a noose was found at a Fremont high school, leading school officials to condemn the act of "hate and violence."
UC Berkeley student-run newspaper's fate up in the air
UC Berkeley students are voting on an initiative to fund the student-run newspaper, the Daily Cal, which would determine the fate of the newspaper.
UC Berkeley students are voting on an initiative to fund the student-run newspaper, the Daily Cal, which would determine the fate of the newspaper.
1 person found dead at Oakland homeless camp fire
One person was found dead in an RV after a fire broke out at an Oakland homeless encampment, the city's fire department said.
One person was found dead in an RV after a fire broke out at an Oakland homeless encampment, the city's fire department said.
At-risk woman reported missing out of Oakland safely located
An at-risk woman who was reported missing out of Oakland Tuesday has been safely located, authorities said.
An at-risk woman who was reported missing out of Oakland Tuesday has been safely located, authorities said.
'Where is the justice:' Erik Salgado's family protests no charges for CHP officers
Family and friends of Erik Salgado are protesting the District Attorney's decision to not charge the California Highway Patrol officers involved in his death.
Family and friends of Erik Salgado are protesting the District Attorney's decision to not charge the California Highway Patrol officers involved in his death.
West Oakland gun battle leads to 3-car crash: video
Community leaders in Oakland are worried about rising violence in the city after a shooting and a crash, which was recorded by video.
Community leaders in Oakland are worried about rising violence in the city after a shooting and a crash, which was recorded by video.
Oakland police say avoid area in Fruitvale District due to police activity
Police in Oakland advised the public to avoid the area of the 1200 block of 34th Avenue where they found evidence of a shooting.
Police in Oakland advised the public to avoid the area of the 1200 block of 34th Avenue where they found evidence of a shooting.
Small explosive device brought into Oakland courthouse
A bomb squad was called after a small homemade explosive device was brought into an Alameda County courthouse in downtown Oakland on Monday morning, authorities said.
A bomb squad was called after a small homemade explosive device was brought into an Alameda County courthouse in downtown Oakland on Monday morning, authorities said.
Erik Salgado shooting: DA declines to file charges against CHP officers
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges against the three California Highway Patrol officers involved in the fatal shooting of unarmed 23-year-old Erik Salgado in Oakland almost two years ago.
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges against the three California Highway Patrol officers involved in the fatal shooting of unarmed 23-year-old Erik Salgado in Oakland almost two years ago.
USPS job fair in Alameda attracts hundreds of job applicants
The United States Postal Service job fair in Alameda attracted more than 200 applicants who were seeking more traditional and stable types of jobs.
The United States Postal Service job fair in Alameda attracted more than 200 applicants who were seeking more traditional and stable types of jobs.
Oakland A's sued over plans for new Howard Terminal Ballpark plans
A group of port workers, truckers, and cargo operators filed a lawsuit against the Oakland A's and the city over new ballpark plans Friday.
A group of port workers, truckers, and cargo operators filed a lawsuit against the Oakland A's and the city over new ballpark plans Friday.