Oakland homicides just surpassed last year's total
Violence claimed its 110th victim this year in Oakland when a person died from injuries he suffered in an intentional hit-and-run collision last month, police said Wednesday.
Violence claimed its 110th victim this year in Oakland when a person died from injuries he suffered in an intentional hit-and-run collision last month, police said Wednesday.
Girl hit by car near Oakland middle school
A girl was hit by a car near Elmhurst Middle School Wednesday morning and was taken to the hospital by her parents, Oakland police said.
A girl was hit by a car near Elmhurst Middle School Wednesday morning and was taken to the hospital by her parents, Oakland police said.
Southwest Airlines meltdown: More than 2,000 flights canceled since Friday
Southwest Airlines chaos continued into Tuesday. Over the weekend, Southwest canceled some 2,400 flights, including more than 435 on Monday; leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded or seriously delayed.
Southwest Airlines chaos continued into Tuesday. Over the weekend, Southwest canceled some 2,400 flights, including more than 435 on Monday; leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded or seriously delayed.
Judge denies motion to dismiss manslaughter case against police officer
A judge denied a motion Tuesday morning to dismiss voluntary manslaughter charges against former San Leandro Police Officer Jason Fletcher for the death of a shoplifter last year.
A judge denied a motion Tuesday morning to dismiss voluntary manslaughter charges against former San Leandro Police Officer Jason Fletcher for the death of a shoplifter last year.
Alameda County Sheriff injured in ATV accident
Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern was injured in an ATV accident over the weekend but is making a “full recovery."
Alameda County Sheriff Greg Ahern was injured in an ATV accident over the weekend but is making a “full recovery."
Police trying to tackle gun violence in North Oakland
There have been nine murders in north Oakland so far this year. And in 2020 and 2019, there were just two.
There have been nine murders in north Oakland so far this year. And in 2020 and 2019, there were just two.
3 injured in Hayward shooting
Police say they are looking for two suspects believed to be responsible for a shooting that injured three people in Hayward.
Police say they are looking for two suspects believed to be responsible for a shooting that injured three people in Hayward.
Alameda County supervisors to discuss A's ballpark proposal
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval has repeatedly said the team needs to be at Howard Terminal or the A's will move out of Oakland.
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval has repeatedly said the team needs to be at Howard Terminal or the A's will move out of Oakland.
Largest teachers union demands tech leaders regulate dangerous social media challenges
The president of the National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the country, sent a letter to the leaders of Tik Tok, Facebook, and Twitter Friday, calling on them to change their algorithms that promote challenges like the #SlapATeacherChallenge, and spread disinformation to students.
The president of the National Education Association, the largest teachers union in the country, sent a letter to the leaders of Tik Tok, Facebook, and Twitter Friday, calling on them to change their algorithms that promote challenges like the #SlapATeacherChallenge, and spread disinformation to students.
Man sought in predawn invasion, sex assault in Oakland's Redwood Heights
A man escaped after invading a home in the middle of the night in Oakland's Redwood Heights neighborhood, confronting two sleeping residents and sexually assaulting one of them, police said.
A man escaped after invading a home in the middle of the night in Oakland's Redwood Heights neighborhood, confronting two sleeping residents and sexually assaulting one of them, police said.
Oakland police say missing 11-year-old boy was found
Oakland police on Friday said they were able to safely located an 11-year-old boy who was considered a runaway and at risk.
Oakland police on Friday said they were able to safely located an 11-year-old boy who was considered a runaway and at risk.
Mother ID's 15-year-old daughter as victim killed in Oakland road-rage incident
A teenage girl was shot and killed Wednesday night in what police say is a suspected road rage incident. Her death marks Oakland's 109th homicide this year.
A teenage girl was shot and killed Wednesday night in what police say is a suspected road rage incident. Her death marks Oakland's 109th homicide this year.
Hayward school district blames declining enrollment for closures
Teachers and families in the East Bay said they were blindsided by one district’s proposal to close schools. The Hayward Unified School District is looking at closing five elementary schools come next school year. The district said it’s based on declining enrollment.
Teachers and families in the East Bay said they were blindsided by one district’s proposal to close schools. The Hayward Unified School District is looking at closing five elementary schools come next school year. The district said it’s based on declining enrollment.
German ship of interest in pipeline oil-spill investigation
The Rotterdam Express is a ship of interest in the investigation of the Huntington Beach pipeline break. The container ship, was boarded and inspected by Coast Guard investigators at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday.
The Rotterdam Express is a ship of interest in the investigation of the Huntington Beach pipeline break. The container ship, was boarded and inspected by Coast Guard investigators at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday.
Oakland Y, La Clinica and Kaiser team up to vaccinate teens
The Oakland YMCA is trying to vaccinate teens and their families this weekend, as well as handing out free Target gift cards and the chance to win $100. The free event is on Saturday.
The Oakland YMCA is trying to vaccinate teens and their families this weekend, as well as handing out free Target gift cards and the chance to win $100. The free event is on Saturday.
Maryland killing spree suspect told people his brother was ‘killing people with COVID vaccines’: police
A Maryland man accused of killing three people in two counties may have been agitated about COVID-19 vaccines, multiple people told law enforcement.
A Maryland man accused of killing three people in two counties may have been agitated about COVID-19 vaccines, multiple people told law enforcement.
Man shot and killed by FBI in Oakland allegedly drew a gun, agents say
The FBI alleged Michael Jonathan Cortez was a convicted felon and had a violent history. His family said everyone loved him and he was a "charmer to most."
The FBI alleged Michael Jonathan Cortez was a convicted felon and had a violent history. His family said everyone loved him and he was a "charmer to most."
Traumatized by his time at Tesla, ex-worker awarded $137M now drives bus for AC Transit
A former Tesla contractor asked for $101 million in damages for racial abuse he said he endured while working for the electric car maker. Instead, a jury in San Francisco ordered Telsa to pay him $137 million.
A former Tesla contractor asked for $101 million in damages for racial abuse he said he endured while working for the electric car maker. Instead, a jury in San Francisco ordered Telsa to pay him $137 million.
Worried about car break-ins, Oakland businesses call for more police action
Some Oakland residents said they are seeing emboldened thieves breaking into vehicles in broad daylight even with witnesses around to see.
Some Oakland residents said they are seeing emboldened thieves breaking into vehicles in broad daylight even with witnesses around to see.
Man critically injured in shooting outside McClymonds High School in Oakland
One person was wounded in a shooting outside McClymond's High School in West Oakland Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
One person was wounded in a shooting outside McClymond's High School in West Oakland Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.