Sophia Mason's family: 'This could have been totally avoided'
Samantha Johnson was arrested on suspicion of murder after a child's body was found at her boyfriend's home, Merced police said. The body is believed to be Sophia Mason's, who has been missing since December. Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for the boyfriend.
Samantha Johnson was arrested on suspicion of murder after a child's body was found at her boyfriend's home, Merced police said. The body is believed to be Sophia Mason's, who has been missing since December. Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for the boyfriend.
Hayward mom arrested on murder charge in connection with death of 8-year-old daughter
Merced police on Saturday announced they arrested a Hayward mother on a murder charge in connection with the death of her 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason. They are also looking for the mother's boyfriend.
Merced police on Saturday announced they arrested a Hayward mother on a murder charge in connection with the death of her 8-year-old daughter, Sophia Mason. They are also looking for the mother's boyfriend.
Child's body found at Merced home in search of missing Hayward girl
Authorities are trying to determine whether a body of a young child found Friday at home in Merced is that of a missing Hayward girl.
Authorities are trying to determine whether a body of a young child found Friday at home in Merced is that of a missing Hayward girl.
5 displaced, dog killed after fire breaks out in Oakland RV lot
Five people were displaced and a dog died after a fire broke out at an Oakland-sanctioned lot for people living in their RVs.
Five people were displaced and a dog died after a fire broke out at an Oakland-sanctioned lot for people living in their RVs.
Oakland Roots SC games: How to watch on KTVU Plus
The Oakland Roots Sports Club is back for another season in the USL Championship and KTVU Plus is bringing the action to your television.
The Oakland Roots Sports Club is back for another season in the USL Championship and KTVU Plus is bringing the action to your television.
Oakland's Junior Center of Art marred by fires
One of the Bay Area's educational gems lies dormant, not for lack of funding, but for lack of protection against fires.
One of the Bay Area's educational gems lies dormant, not for lack of funding, but for lack of protection against fires.
Oakland Restaurant Week Kicks off March 18th
Visit Oakland Board Member, Jana Pastena, discusses the return of Oakland Restaurant Week.
Visit Oakland Board Member, Jana Pastena, discusses the return of Oakland Restaurant Week.
BART removes only Black board member after dispute over location of residence
BART officials announced Thursday that Lateefah Simon was removed from the agency's Board of Directors after a dispute over whether she lived in the district she represented.
BART officials announced Thursday that Lateefah Simon was removed from the agency's Board of Directors after a dispute over whether she lived in the district she represented.
Theories about Oakland's 'mummified' body arise, death unexplained
A mummified body was found inside the wall of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland on Wednesday by construction crews who are working to revitalize the facility.
A mummified body was found inside the wall of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland on Wednesday by construction crews who are working to revitalize the facility.
2 dogs perish in fire that consumes 3 RVs in Oakland lot, separate fire delays traffic
Two major fires in West Oakland created havoc on Thursday afternoon. In one, three RVs burned in a fire at a homeless encampment while a separate vehicle fire brought traffic to a standstill in the MacArthur Maze at the start of rush hour.
Two major fires in West Oakland created havoc on Thursday afternoon. In one, three RVs burned in a fire at a homeless encampment while a separate vehicle fire brought traffic to a standstill in the MacArthur Maze at the start of rush hour.
Two men shoot and kill each other outside Oakland Jack in the Box
Two men died during a late-night double shooting at an Oakland Jack In the Box. These two deaths bring Oakland's homicide total to 22 this year, compared to 25 this time last year.
Two men died during a late-night double shooting at an Oakland Jack In the Box. These two deaths bring Oakland's homicide total to 22 this year, compared to 25 this time last year.
Ukranian native now living in Berkeley turns into one-man fundraising effort
For weeks now, the Ukrainian native now living in Berkeley has been running a one-man fundraising effort, collecting donations here and making weekly trips to the bank to wire money directly to people in Ukraine who are desperately in need of supplies and funds.
For weeks now, the Ukrainian native now living in Berkeley has been running a one-man fundraising effort, collecting donations here and making weekly trips to the bank to wire money directly to people in Ukraine who are desperately in need of supplies and funds.
'Mummified' body found in wall of Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland police say they are investigating the discovery of a body in the late stages of decay found inside the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.
Oakland police say they are investigating the discovery of a body in the late stages of decay found inside the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.
Oakland chef Daniel Luna punched in head at 49ers-Rams game out of coma
Oakland chef Daniel Luna, who was punched in the head and fell to the ground after a 49ers-Rams game in Southern California last month, is now out of a medically induced coma and hopes to one day return to his restaurant, Mistura, when he is able.
Oakland chef Daniel Luna, who was punched in the head and fell to the ground after a 49ers-Rams game in Southern California last month, is now out of a medically induced coma and hopes to one day return to his restaurant, Mistura, when he is able.
Oakland schools keeping indoor masking through April 15
Oakland Unified School District plans on keeping its indoor mask mandate in place. At a school board meeting on Wednesday, the school district's superintendent said the requirement, due to COVID-19, is in effect through April 15.
Oakland Unified School District plans on keeping its indoor mask mandate in place. At a school board meeting on Wednesday, the school district's superintendent said the requirement, due to COVID-19, is in effect through April 15.
Hayward police seek information for welfare check on girl reported missing
Police in Hayward are trying to find an 8-year-old girl who may be with a parent but hasn't been seen by other relatives since December.
Police in Hayward are trying to find an 8-year-old girl who may be with a parent but hasn't been seen by other relatives since December.
Good Samaritan donates MacBook and new backpack to Oakland girl who was victim of theft
There is hope for humanity. Just days after a 13-year-old Oakland girl had her backpack stolen during a trip to the hospital for surgery, a stranger has reached out to help. The stolen backpack contained her tablet and laptop for school.
There is hope for humanity. Just days after a 13-year-old Oakland girl had her backpack stolen during a trip to the hospital for surgery, a stranger has reached out to help. The stolen backpack contained her tablet and laptop for school.
Backpack stolen from 13-year-old Oakland girl during trip to hospital for surgery
A 13-year-old Oakland girl preparing for life-saving surgery was victimized by thieves on her way to the hospital. Jazz Hardrict said they stole her backpack which contained items she relies on to connect with her peers and her teachers.
A 13-year-old Oakland girl preparing for life-saving surgery was victimized by thieves on her way to the hospital. Jazz Hardrict said they stole her backpack which contained items she relies on to connect with her peers and her teachers.
Chez Panisse reopens legendary dining room in Berkeley for first time in two years
The world famous Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse, welcomed guests back into its dining room Tuesday for the first time in two years. With Covid-19 numbers continuing to decline across the Bay Area, the restaurant decided now was the right time to reopen for in-house dining.
The world famous Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse, welcomed guests back into its dining room Tuesday for the first time in two years. With Covid-19 numbers continuing to decline across the Bay Area, the restaurant decided now was the right time to reopen for in-house dining.
Woman robbed while unloading groceries from car in Oakland
Authorities in Oakland are searching for a strong-armed robbery suspect who targeted a woman as she was unloading groceries.
Authorities in Oakland are searching for a strong-armed robbery suspect who targeted a woman as she was unloading groceries.