Oakland police chief addresses violence as homicides climb to 127
Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Chief LeRonne Armstrong has long asked for more police officers, a plea that was echoed on Monday by Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Total cargo volume at Port of Oakland declines
Port officials said 43 percent fewer ships stopped this year at the Oakland port compared to numbers from October 2020.
Port officials said 43 percent fewer ships stopped this year at the Oakland port compared to numbers from October 2020.
Oakland cannabis businesses want to write off private security costs
Oakland cannabis businesses are asking for help following mass thefts at more than two dozen operations the week before Thanksgiving.
Oakland cannabis businesses are asking for help following mass thefts at more than two dozen operations the week before Thanksgiving.
San Leandro police arrest children, 12 and 13, on suspicion of armed carjacking
Officers arrested a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old and released the others, all juveniles, to their families, according to police.
Officers arrested a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old and released the others, all juveniles, to their families, according to police.
Family member identifies man shot and killed while interrupting Oakland auto burglary
A man who was shot and killed, while interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt Sunday afternoon, has been identified.
A man who was shot and killed, while interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt Sunday afternoon, has been identified.
Oakland mayor, councilmembers push for more police in wake of violence
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Monday said that she's pushing for more police officers in the wake of gun violence across the city, as police for the first time gave a few more details about a man killed near Lake Merritt trying to stop a car burglary.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Monday said that she's pushing for more police officers in the wake of gun violence across the city, as police for the first time gave a few more details about a man killed near Lake Merritt trying to stop a car burglary.
Woman dies, 4 hospitalized in suspected Union City DUI
A woman died and four other people were hospitalized after a suspected drunken driver in a Tesla SUV hit a car parked along Interstate Highway 880 in Union City.
A woman died and four other people were hospitalized after a suspected drunken driver in a Tesla SUV hit a car parked along Interstate Highway 880 in Union City.
Wild video: Flat-bed truck crashes into patrol car on Bay Bridge
Video posted on Twitter shows the driver of a flat-bed truck going the wrong way through the toll plaza and crashing into a patrol car.
Video posted on Twitter shows the driver of a flat-bed truck going the wrong way through the toll plaza and crashing into a patrol car.
Interrupted auto burglary leads to fatal shooting near Lake Merritt
A man was shot and killed after interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt, authorities said.
A man was shot and killed after interrupting a car burglary near Oakland's Lake Merritt, authorities said.
Hayward apologizes for bulldozing blues community
The apology was welcomed by many from the 12-block area known as Russell City in Hayward, which was a vibrant hub for blues musicians until it was torn down to make way for an industrial hub.
The apology was welcomed by many from the 12-block area known as Russell City in Hayward, which was a vibrant hub for blues musicians until it was torn down to make way for an industrial hub.
Oakland police will boost staffing to address violent crime
The department said it's deploying several tactical teams that will support patrol officers responding to armed caravans, illegal sideshows, and other violent acts.
The department said it's deploying several tactical teams that will support patrol officers responding to armed caravans, illegal sideshows, and other violent acts.
Woman robbed of dog at gunpoint in Oakland
Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a woman at gunpoint Friday evening in downtown Oakland, before making off with the dog she was walking.
Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a woman at gunpoint Friday evening in downtown Oakland, before making off with the dog she was walking.
TV news security guard dies after shot during attempted robbery in Oakland
A security guard protecting a Bay Area television news reporter died early Saturday morning, three days after he was shot during a robbery attempt in downtown Oakland.
A security guard protecting a Bay Area television news reporter died early Saturday morning, three days after he was shot during a robbery attempt in downtown Oakland.
Oakland police release photo of car involved in death of TV news guard
Photo of the car involved in the death of TV news guard released by OPD.
Photo of the car involved in the death of TV news guard released by OPD.
95-year-old Berkeley woman robbed on Thanksgiving Day
A Berkeley woman was allegedly robbed and assaulted in broad daylight as she walked on the San Francisco Bay Trail.
A Berkeley woman was allegedly robbed and assaulted in broad daylight as she walked on the San Francisco Bay Trail.
TV news crew security guard dies from shooting
A security guard protecting a Bay Area television news reporter died early Saturday morning, three days after he was shot during a robbery attempt in downtown Oakland. Kevin Nishita worked as an armed guard for the Star Protection Agency. On Wednesday, he was guarding a KRON-TV news reporter covering the story of a masked mob breaking into a clothing store near the intersection of 14th and Webster in Oakland.
A security guard protecting a Bay Area television news reporter died early Saturday morning, three days after he was shot during a robbery attempt in downtown Oakland. Kevin Nishita worked as an armed guard for the Star Protection Agency. On Wednesday, he was guarding a KRON-TV news reporter covering the story of a masked mob breaking into a clothing store near the intersection of 14th and Webster in Oakland.
Thousands of pictures of Castlemont High students, keepsakes stolen from truck in Oakland
5,000 pictures of former Castlemont High students were stolen from a truck in Oakland. They're from years of trips the students took to historical sites and colleges across the United States.
5,000 pictures of former Castlemont High students were stolen from a truck in Oakland. They're from years of trips the students took to historical sites and colleges across the United States.
$7,500 reward for information in security guard shooting protecting news crew
A security guard was in stable condition at a hospital after being shot in an attempted armed robbery of a news crew in downtown Oakland earlier in the day.
A security guard was in stable condition at a hospital after being shot in an attempted armed robbery of a news crew in downtown Oakland earlier in the day.
Security guard shot during attempted robbery in Oakland while protecting news crew
An armed security guard protecting a local news crew on Wednesday afternoon was shot and taken to the hospital.
An armed security guard protecting a local news crew on Wednesday afternoon was shot and taken to the hospital.
Oakland clothing store raided by smash-and-grab thieves
An Oakland clothing store was stripped Monday night after nearly 30 people stormed the place, according to a police report.
An Oakland clothing store was stripped Monday night after nearly 30 people stormed the place, according to a police report.