Man shot dead by Pleasanton police had posed threat with knife, officers' attorney says
KTVU has learned that the man shot and killed by Pleasanton police after a standoff was Cody Chavez, 33.
KTVU has learned that the man shot and killed by Pleasanton police after a standoff was Cody Chavez, 33.
Firefighters injured in Oakland high-rise residential fire
Oakland Fire Department battled a fire that was quickly extinguished at a residential high-rise in Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. At least three firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Oakland Fire Department battled a fire that was quickly extinguished at a residential high-rise in Oakland on Tuesday afternoon. At least three firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Berkeley Unified custodian arrested after allegedly masturbating outside school
A custodian for the Berkeley Unified School District was arrested on Wednesday for engaging in lewd conduct outside an elementary school he previously worked at, the district said in an email to parents.
A custodian for the Berkeley Unified School District was arrested on Wednesday for engaging in lewd conduct outside an elementary school he previously worked at, the district said in an email to parents.
As pressure builds, Oakland school district now considering delaying campus closures
The Oakland Unified School board is hosting a special meeting Friday night to possibly reverse course and delay school closure plans that they voted on last week.
The Oakland Unified School board is hosting a special meeting Friday night to possibly reverse course and delay school closure plans that they voted on last week.
Touring Oakland's Black history
Walk through some of Oakland's past with the Black liberation walking tour. The guided tours have been highlighting some of the important locations around West Oakland.
Walk through some of Oakland's past with the Black liberation walking tour. The guided tours have been highlighting some of the important locations around West Oakland.
Oakland City Council certifies EIR for A's Howard Terminal ballpark proposal
Oakland cuncilmembers voted 6-2 to pave the way for a binding financial agreement between the city and the A's.
Oakland cuncilmembers voted 6-2 to pave the way for a binding financial agreement between the city and the A's.
Man convicted of attacking Oakland Chinatown leader to serve 3 more months
James Ramsey received a three-year term for assaulting Carl Chan last April. The sentence includes 18 months at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin but due to time served and credits, Ramsey will likely be locked up until sometime in May.
James Ramsey received a three-year term for assaulting Carl Chan last April. The sentence includes 18 months at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin but due to time served and credits, Ramsey will likely be locked up until sometime in May.
Boa constrictor on the loose at East Bay regional park
A python that was discovered at an East Bay regional park was likely dumped in the area, park officials said. The full-grown reptile slithered away after being spotted last Sunday and has not been seen since.
A python that was discovered at an East Bay regional park was likely dumped in the area, park officials said. The full-grown reptile slithered away after being spotted last Sunday and has not been seen since.
UC Berkeley employee crashes truck into sorority house, dozens displaced
A UC Berkeley employee crashed a truck into a sorority house causing an evacuation and the displacement of dozens of students early Thursday morning.
A UC Berkeley employee crashed a truck into a sorority house causing an evacuation and the displacement of dozens of students early Thursday morning.
Emotional support dog stolen in Oakland from disabled man's car
A 7-year-old Pomeranian-Shetland sheepdog mix named Cocoa was stolen from a car parked in Oakland, a terribly upsetting ordeal for the owner, who is a disabled man in a wheelchair.
A 7-year-old Pomeranian-Shetland sheepdog mix named Cocoa was stolen from a car parked in Oakland, a terribly upsetting ordeal for the owner, who is a disabled man in a wheelchair.
Why the stabbing death of Christina Yuna Lee reaches far beyond New York City
The deaths of Christina Yuna Lee and Michelle Alyssa Go in New York City are renewing demands to protect Asian-American communities nationwide.
The deaths of Christina Yuna Lee and Michelle Alyssa Go in New York City are renewing demands to protect Asian-American communities nationwide.
Oakland could take crucial vote on new Oakland A's stadium development
Oakland councilmembers will vote on whether to certify the final environmental impact report, a necessary step toward a new A's ballpark. The A's are also considering building a ballpark in Las Vegas and moving the team there.
Oakland councilmembers will vote on whether to certify the final environmental impact report, a necessary step toward a new A's ballpark. The A's are also considering building a ballpark in Las Vegas and moving the team there.
Oakland police headquarters could become affordable housing
The nine-story Oakland Police Department headquarters could be torn down and replaced with affordable housing.
The nine-story Oakland Police Department headquarters could be torn down and replaced with affordable housing.
Bay Area Catholic schools see jump in enrollment after years of decline
Nationwide, enrollment in Catholic schools is rebounding after years of decline. Schools in the Bay Area are seeing this trend too.
Nationwide, enrollment in Catholic schools is rebounding after years of decline. Schools in the Bay Area are seeing this trend too.
Berkeley researchers look to preserve Rainbow Sign's place in Bay Area Black history
Berkeley researchers are making sure a building – now occupied by the City of Berkeley – gets its due for its role in Bay Area Black history.
Berkeley researchers are making sure a building – now occupied by the City of Berkeley – gets its due for its role in Bay Area Black history.
1 firefighter still in hospital following West Oakland blaze
An Oakland firefighter remained in the hospital Wednesday following a fire Tuesday afternoon that hospitalized two of her colleagues, fire officials said.
An Oakland firefighter remained in the hospital Wednesday following a fire Tuesday afternoon that hospitalized two of her colleagues, fire officials said.
Detectives ID suspect in 25-year-old cold case of murdered Union City woman
DNA matches a now-dead felon with a long criminal history to the 1996 murder of 32-year-old Michelle Marie Veal (Hinojos) of Union City. Her body was found nude on the side of the road and her neck had been broken.
DNA matches a now-dead felon with a long criminal history to the 1996 murder of 32-year-old Michelle Marie Veal (Hinojos) of Union City. Her body was found nude on the side of the road and her neck had been broken.
Mystery Highland Hospital patient with tattoos ID'd; daughter comes forward
The mystery patient with the distinctive tattoos at Oakland's Highland Hospital was identified in about 12 hours, thanks to the powers of social media.
The mystery patient with the distinctive tattoos at Oakland's Highland Hospital was identified in about 12 hours, thanks to the powers of social media.
Rebecca Kaplan announces bid for Alameda County supervisor
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan on Tuesday announced she is running for Alameda County supervisor.
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan on Tuesday announced she is running for Alameda County supervisor.
Highland Hospital needs help identifying man with distinctive tattoos
Officials at Highland Hospital in Oakland put out a plea to identify a man who showed up without any identification. They're hoping someone will recognize him because he has distinctive tattoos.
Officials at Highland Hospital in Oakland put out a plea to identify a man who showed up without any identification. They're hoping someone will recognize him because he has distinctive tattoos.