Infamous Berkeley landlord convicted of sex trafficking, immigration fraud dies
Lakireddy Bali Reddy, an infamous Berkeley landlord who went to prison for sex trafficking young women from India has died. He was 84.
Lakireddy Bali Reddy, an infamous Berkeley landlord who went to prison for sex trafficking young women from India has died. He was 84.
Woman, 22, dies days after shooting at Lake Merritt
A woman who was struck by gunfire on Lakeshore Avenue early Thursday died from her injuries Saturday afternoon.
A woman who was struck by gunfire on Lakeshore Avenue early Thursday died from her injuries Saturday afternoon.
Oakland's Chabot Space & Science Center reopens after 18-month closure
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday to launch the reopening of the Chabot Space & Science Center.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday to launch the reopening of the Chabot Space & Science Center.
Car burglary ring busted in Livermore after resident gives tip
A tip from a Livermore resident has led police to bust 30 suspects in car burglary ring.
A tip from a Livermore resident has led police to bust 30 suspects in car burglary ring.
Killings soar in Oakland but how many cases are being solved?
Homicides are soaring in Oakland with 119 killings and counting in 2021. But a mere 29 have been solved — a number that is far lower than the state average.
Homicides are soaring in Oakland with 119 killings and counting in 2021. But a mere 29 have been solved — a number that is far lower than the state average.
$10K reward for information in highway shooting death of 2-year-old Fremont boy
A $10,000 reward was announced on Friday for information leading to the arrest in the shooting death of Jasper Wu.
A $10,000 reward was announced on Friday for information leading to the arrest in the shooting death of Jasper Wu.
Pleasanton considers embedding mental health crisis team with police
The Pleasanton council will decide Tuesday whether to move forward with the two-year pilot program to embed a mental health crisis unit with police at a cost of $844,462.
The Pleasanton council will decide Tuesday whether to move forward with the two-year pilot program to embed a mental health crisis unit with police at a cost of $844,462.
Subway tuna sandwiches contain chicken, pork and cattle, latest lawsuit claims
A third lawsuit accusing Subway of deceiving the public about its tuna products said lab testing shows they contain animal proteins such as chicken, pork and cattle, and not the advertised "100% tuna." Subway says an independent lab verified their tuna is yellowfin or skipjack tuna.
A third lawsuit accusing Subway of deceiving the public about its tuna products said lab testing shows they contain animal proteins such as chicken, pork and cattle, and not the advertised "100% tuna." Subway says an independent lab verified their tuna is yellowfin or skipjack tuna.
Bay Area inflation is busting budgets
Nationwide, the inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in 31 years, chipping away as spending power from coast to coast. But what's the Bay Area impact?
Nationwide, the inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in 31 years, chipping away as spending power from coast to coast. But what's the Bay Area impact?
Native American nonprofit improves Oakland community health under Waukazoo's leadership
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
2 convicted in deadly Oakland Starbucks laptop theft
Two men were convicted in the death of a man in Oakland who was trying to retrieve his stolen laptop. A third man was found guilty of robbery in the case.
Two men were convicted in the death of a man in Oakland who was trying to retrieve his stolen laptop. A third man was found guilty of robbery in the case.
Woman shot at Lake Merritt, less than 12 hours after concert-goer wounded at Fox Theater
The Lake Merritt shooting comes less than 12 hours after a woman waiting in line to attend a concert at the Fox Theater was struck by bullets.
The Lake Merritt shooting comes less than 12 hours after a woman waiting in line to attend a concert at the Fox Theater was struck by bullets.
Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao announces candidacy for mayor
Another candidate has joined the race to become the next mayor of Oakland. City council member Sheng Thao officially announced her candidacy Wednesday afternoon.
Another candidate has joined the race to become the next mayor of Oakland. City council member Sheng Thao officially announced her candidacy Wednesday afternoon.
Concertgoer injured in shooting while waiting outside Oakland's Fox Theater
A woman was struck by gunfire near Oakland's Fox Theater Wednesday, authorities said.
A woman was struck by gunfire near Oakland's Fox Theater Wednesday, authorities said.
Nearly 80 Alameda County freeway shootings in the last year: CHP
As the community mourns the tragic death of a nearly 2-year-old boy, killed by a stray bullet on Interstate 880 in Oakland, the California Highway Patrol offered even more sobering statistics: There have been 76 freeway shootings in Alameda County in the last 12 months.
As the community mourns the tragic death of a nearly 2-year-old boy, killed by a stray bullet on Interstate 880 in Oakland, the California Highway Patrol offered even more sobering statistics: There have been 76 freeway shootings in Alameda County in the last 12 months.
Boy's tragic drowning death inspires safety stations along San Mateo coast
On Wednesday, several emergency life-saving stations equipped with ring buoys will be unveiled. They’ll be installed at beaches along the San Mateo Coast to help prevent drownings. The idea came from the tragic death of a Fremont boy.
On Wednesday, several emergency life-saving stations equipped with ring buoys will be unveiled. They’ll be installed at beaches along the San Mateo Coast to help prevent drownings. The idea came from the tragic death of a Fremont boy.
USPS hopes robotic processing in Oakland will help the holiday rush
The USPS Oakland Processing and Distribution Center is the first site to test and successfully use a new robotic arm. Officials said it makes sorting packages more efficient.
The USPS Oakland Processing and Distribution Center is the first site to test and successfully use a new robotic arm. Officials said it makes sorting packages more efficient.
Oakland City Council committee votes to end testing for off-the-job cannabis use
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Tuesday on an ordinance to end the testing of city employees for off-the-job cannabis use considering the crisis the city is facing recruiting and retaining employees, Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan's office said.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Tuesday on an ordinance to end the testing of city employees for off-the-job cannabis use considering the crisis the city is facing recruiting and retaining employees, Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan's office said.
Oakland father shot in face while holding newborn recovers amid community support for family
There has been an outpouring of community love and support for an Oakland family that was shaken to the core last month when gunfire ripped into their home and injured a father holding his newborn.
There has been an outpouring of community love and support for an Oakland family that was shaken to the core last month when gunfire ripped into their home and injured a father holding his newborn.
Alameda County to require emergency responders get fully vaccinated
All Alameda County first responders will soon be required to be vaccinated, according to a new health order issued Tuesday.
All Alameda County first responders will soon be required to be vaccinated, according to a new health order issued Tuesday.