Oakland police seek man possibly connected to February homicide
OPD is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a February homicide. The case involved the shooting death of 26-year-old Robert Crawford as he walked near 35th Avenue in Oakland.
OPD is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a February homicide. The case involved the shooting death of 26-year-old Robert Crawford as he walked near 35th Avenue in Oakland.
Oscar slap incident has comedians concerned over safety
The shocking Oscars moment between actor Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock has some comedians jumping to Rock’s defense. Some are saying the repercussions for an off-color joke should not be physical violence.
The shocking Oscars moment between actor Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock has some comedians jumping to Rock’s defense. Some are saying the repercussions for an off-color joke should not be physical violence.
71-year-old man shot and killed while driving in Oakland
The shooting death of a 71-year-old man in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood is yet another shocking incident of gun violence in the city, Councilmember Noel Gallo said Monday.
The shooting death of a 71-year-old man in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood is yet another shocking incident of gun violence in the city, Councilmember Noel Gallo said Monday.
Oakland police called out to traffic collision; find 71-year-old man shot dead in car
Oakland police were called out to a multi-vehicle traffic collision in the Fruitvale district and discovered that a man had been shot dead.
Oakland police were called out to a multi-vehicle traffic collision in the Fruitvale district and discovered that a man had been shot dead.
Family plans to bury 16-year-old Oakland Castlemont High student shot in head
The father of a Castlemont High School student who found dead in a Sacramento apartment said he plans to bury his 16-year-old daughter Marcella Garcia this weekend.
The father of a Castlemont High School student who found dead in a Sacramento apartment said he plans to bury his 16-year-old daughter Marcella Garcia this weekend.
CHP investigating deadly highway crash in East Bay
A fiery crash off I-580 and I-238 lead to a fatality on Saturday night, CHP said.
A fiery crash off I-580 and I-238 lead to a fatality on Saturday night, CHP said.
San Leandro Police investigates first homicide of the year
San Leandro police are investigating a shooting that killed one person near Cunha's Cocktails bar.
San Leandro police are investigating a shooting that killed one person near Cunha's Cocktails bar.
Driver rescued from vehicle in San Leandro waters
A driver was rescued from a sinking car in San Leandro Marina. No injuries were reported.
A driver was rescued from a sinking car in San Leandro Marina. No injuries were reported.
Another woman sexually assaulted at Dublin prison; seeks witness protection
A second woman who was sexually assaulted by a correctional officer at the FCI Dublin is now coming forward, saying she is so terrified that she has been cutting herself and is seeking witness protection from the government.
A second woman who was sexually assaulted by a correctional officer at the FCI Dublin is now coming forward, saying she is so terrified that she has been cutting herself and is seeking witness protection from the government.
$3,000 reward for outstanding suspect in death of 8-year-old Sophia Mason
The second suspect wanted in the killing of his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason, remains outstanding, and authorities are now offering a $3,000 reward.
The second suspect wanted in the killing of his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason, remains outstanding, and authorities are now offering a $3,000 reward.
16-year-old Castlemont High Oakland student found dead in Sacramento
Marcella Garcia, a 16-year-old girl who attended Oakland's Castlemont High, has been found dead in Sacramento.
Marcella Garcia, a 16-year-old girl who attended Oakland's Castlemont High, has been found dead in Sacramento.
Berkeley heeds calls for unity at rally for Ukraine
The sound of the Ukrainian national anthem and the blue and gold colors of the Ukrainian flag rose above the city of Berkeley Thursday, as about one hundred people gathered for a rally in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for a worldwide Day of Unity.
The sound of the Ukrainian national anthem and the blue and gold colors of the Ukrainian flag rose above the city of Berkeley Thursday, as about one hundred people gathered for a rally in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for a worldwide Day of Unity.
Walmart arson and burglary investigated by Fremont police
Police are investigating an arson connected to a burglary at a Fremont Walmart store Wednesday night.
Police are investigating an arson connected to a burglary at a Fremont Walmart store Wednesday night.
Oakland police investigating a shooting at 82nd and Bancroft Avenues
Oakland police say they are investigating a shooting at 82nd and Bancroft avenues, Thursday evening.
Oakland police say they are investigating a shooting at 82nd and Bancroft avenues, Thursday evening.
Stolen garage opener connects burglary, crash in Pleasanton
A stolen garage opener led police to arrest a suspect in connection with a prior burglary and single-vehicle crash in Pleasanton, police said.
A stolen garage opener led police to arrest a suspect in connection with a prior burglary and single-vehicle crash in Pleasanton, police said.
5th officer at Dublin prison charged in widening sex abuse scandal
Enrique Chavez, a cook at FCI Dublin, was indicted on two counts of abusive sexual contact against an incarcerated woman at the all-female facility.
Enrique Chavez, a cook at FCI Dublin, was indicted on two counts of abusive sexual contact against an incarcerated woman at the all-female facility.
Berkeley council takes step toward repairing economic injury from slavery
Berkeley City Council members took a step toward making economic reparations to Black people for the years of slavery white people subjected them to and the harm caused by the country's legacy of segregation.
Berkeley City Council members took a step toward making economic reparations to Black people for the years of slavery white people subjected them to and the harm caused by the country's legacy of segregation.
Ex-HP exec pleads guilty to siphoning off $5M from Silicon Valley employer
Shelbee Szeto's guilty pleas in an Oakland courtroom to wire fraud, money laundering and a tax charge came with a long list of items she was forfeiting, including a 2020 Tesla sedan, a 2021 Porsche SUV, and several bags and purses from Dior, Gucci, Hermes, and Chanel, federal prosecutors said.
Shelbee Szeto's guilty pleas in an Oakland courtroom to wire fraud, money laundering and a tax charge came with a long list of items she was forfeiting, including a 2020 Tesla sedan, a 2021 Porsche SUV, and several bags and purses from Dior, Gucci, Hermes, and Chanel, federal prosecutors said.
Mother of 8-year-old Hayward girl found dead charged with murder, abuse
Samantha Johnson told a Merced police detective that her boyfriend had kept Sophia Mason, 8, in a shed outside the Merced house and that the child was subjected to physical and sexual abuse.
Samantha Johnson told a Merced police detective that her boyfriend had kept Sophia Mason, 8, in a shed outside the Merced house and that the child was subjected to physical and sexual abuse.
Oakland independent newspaper ransacked overnight
The Oakland Post, the largest Black weekly newspaper in Northern California, was burglarized overnight, and the intruder was caught on camera.
The Oakland Post, the largest Black weekly newspaper in Northern California, was burglarized overnight, and the intruder was caught on camera.