Surge in Bay Area violence raises questions about how to curb deadly cycle

A spike in violent crime calls into question policing and criminal justice reform and how a multifaceted approach may help curb gun violence and improve community safety.

Grandfather, community mourn toddler shot by stray bullet in Oakland

Jasper Wu's grandfather said it's painful to talk about his 23-month-old grandson, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet in Oakland.

Fast food workers to strike Tuesday over health, safety standards

Fast food workers are striking statewide Tuesday, including in Oakland and Campbell, to demand better health and safety standards at their workplaces, organizers with the Fight for $15 said Monday. 

Toddler's mother 'staying strong' after son killed by stray gunfire in Oakland

The president of Oakland's Chamber of Commerce identified the 23-month-old boy killed over the weekend by a stray bullet traveling on the freeway as Jasper Wu of Fremont. 

Backhoe catches fire on Oakland freeway

A backhoe caught fire on an Oakland freeway just ahead of Monday's evening commute. 

Oakland's Oliveto saying goodbye after 35 years

After being hit hard during the pandemic and losing thousands, Oakland's Oliveto has announced they will be shutting their doors after 35 years.

Piedmont girl with rare disease creates mural to inspire others

A Piedmont girl saw her dream come true this past weekend. A mural she created while fighting a deadly disease was unveiled at Jack London Square.

Oakland names its 1st street after Native American

The Native American Health Center commemorated the renaming of 31st Avenue in Oakland to Waukazoo Way.

Man injured in East Oakland drive-by shooting

A man was seriously wounded in a drive-by shooting in an east Oakland neighborhood, Oakland police investigators said Saturday evening.

Man killed in Oakland drive-by shooting
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The shooting occurred in the 7400 block of Weld Street at approximately 5:37 p.m. Saturday, police said.

Toddler killed in broad daylight freeway shooting on I-880 in Oakland

A toddler died after being shot while traveling in a car on I-880 in Oakland Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said. 

Child struck and killed by stray bullet in Oakland freeway shooting
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A toddler died after being shot while traveling in a car on I-880 in Oakland Saturday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.?

Driver dies on I-680 after sideswiping big rig, authorities say

At least one person died in a crash involving multiple vehicles on southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton.

Emotional vigil held to honor life and legacy of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan

 Nearly 100 coworkers and friends of the late Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan came together for a vigil to remember the prominent East Bay politician who they say was a quiet warrior for the underserved and often unseen community members. 

Police: "All factors" probed in crash that killed supervisor

The investigation into an Alameda crash that killed Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan will look into all potential causes, the city's police chief said Thursday.

RIP Wilma Chan: 1st Asian-American Alameda Co. supervisor, majority leader

Wilma Chan was the first Asian-American be elected as an Alameda County Supervisor and she was the first Asian-American Assembly majority leader. She died in Alameda after she was struck by a car while walking her dog.