Elderly victims targeted for their jewelry in Union City

On January 13 and 14, Union City police responded to three different incidents involving elderly victims who had high-end jewelry stolen right from their necks and wrists.

Hayward Unified students returning to class after one week of remote learning

Last week Hayward students were learning remotely due to a surge in COVID cases. The school district announced they will be back in the classroom on Tuesday.

Armed suspects take French bulldog from Castro Valley family, return to steal car

A mother and daughter walking in Castro Valley were held at gunpoint as suspects took their French bulldog. The suspects later returned to steal the victim's car.

Questions linger after former Oakland football standout dies at Santa Rita Jail

Two months after Maurice Monk, a college football standout and a father of two, died at Santa Rita Jail, his family has lingering questions. They also want treatment for those with mental illness and who are incarcerated to change.

Reimbursement for at-home COVID test becomes available

Bay Area stores are facing a shortage of at-home COVID antigen tests, just as a new policy begins Saturday spurring demand by allowing people with private health insurance to get reimbursed for at-home test kits purchased on or after January 15th.

French bulldog stolen from woman at gunpoint in Oakland

Police are investigating another stolen French bulldog in the Bay Area. This time, the dog was taken at gunpoint in Oakland, in the Adam’s Point neighborhood.

Box cutter attack aboard BART train ends in attempted murder charge

According to investigators, the attempted murder charge is validated by video evidence of the incident, a BART spokesperson said.

Slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit honored with procession by law enforcement

Top Alameda County sheriff's officials saluted somberly Friday as the flag-draped casket of a recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway was taken from the coroner's office.

Bulging bags atop car lead to stolen recyclables, weapon and drugs: police

A car traveling with two oversized bags strapped precariously to the roof led Livermore police to allegedly find stolen bottles and cans, brass knuckles and methamphetamine. 

Alameda County Board of Supervisors bans smoking in multi-unit residences

Smoking in multi-unit residents in Alameda County's Unincorporated Areas will be prohibited in July, thanks to an unanimous vote from the county's board of supervisors on Tuesday.

Oakland police chief says new plan to combat crime focuses on violent offenders

In less than two weeks, a new plan is set to take shape within the Oakland Police Department that police chief LeRonne Armstrong hopes will curb crime in one section of the city.

Bay Area teachers push for more remote options; state says that should be last resort

Educators at more Bay Area schools are planning sickouts this week: They say the move is needed to put pressure on school districts to provide more COVID safety measures.

Berkeley man dies after being released from sobering cell raising questions about his care

A man in his 70s has died most likely of high blood alcohol poisoning after Berkeley police took him to a sobering cell and then released him noting he had a chronic pre-existing medical condition, raising questions in the community about whether he should have received more care.

Oakland's COVID vaccination proof rules go into effect February 1

Vaccination proof will be required to gain entry to indoor public spaces in Oakland come February as omicron continues to spread rapidly.

Noodle Belly owner donates 10,000 KN95 masks to Oakland high school students

Eugene Lee, whose restaurant is next to the Fruitvale BART station, decided to donate after he learned there is a pressing need from teachers and students who want higher quality masks during the omicron surge.