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.
‘Rape culture’ stories revealed; students stand up against sex assault
Student stories of sexual assault are forcing administrators to offer more sophisticated sex education.
Student stories of sexual assault are forcing administrators to offer more sophisticated sex education.
East Bay dispensary invaded after sideshow
Surveillance video captured intruders looting an East Oakland dispensary early Sunday morning.
Surveillance video captured intruders looting an East Oakland dispensary early Sunday morning.
Charges filed in shooting of retired OPD captain, death of rapper
Charges include the attempted murder of retired Capt. Ersie Joyner, as well as the murder charges stemming from the death of a rapper that Joyner shot and killed during the course of the robbery at the Chevron gas station on Castro Street on Oct. 21.
Charges include the attempted murder of retired Capt. Ersie Joyner, as well as the murder charges stemming from the death of a rapper that Joyner shot and killed during the course of the robbery at the Chevron gas station on Castro Street on Oct. 21.
Mistah F.A.B. and sister give turkeys away in Oakland
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. and his sister kicked off their 17th annual turkey giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. and his sister kicked off their 17th annual turkey giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Afghan family seeks ordinary life in Bay Area after fleeing Taliban
This family of four yearns for the ordinary. That's after they escaped from the Taliban in Afghanistan in late August, and then spent an 80-day journey in Qatar and a processing center in Wisconsin before they arrived in Hayward this month as newly arrived refugees.
This family of four yearns for the ordinary. That's after they escaped from the Taliban in Afghanistan in late August, and then spent an 80-day journey in Qatar and a processing center in Wisconsin before they arrived in Hayward this month as newly arrived refugees.
Community rallies around beloved and inspirational Oakland football coach diagnosed with cancer
A community is rallying around a beloved Oakland football coach, recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Many who have worked with Adrian Cooper, or "Coop," describe him as an inspiring mentor who has made college a priority in young lives.
A community is rallying around a beloved Oakland football coach, recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Many who have worked with Adrian Cooper, or "Coop," describe him as an inspiring mentor who has made college a priority in young lives.
Caught on camera: Group rushes Oakland pharmacy, steals prescription drugs
A mob of looters was seen on surveillance video ransacking a pharmacy in Oakland on Saturday.
A mob of looters was seen on surveillance video ransacking a pharmacy in Oakland on Saturday.
Three arrested in gas station shootout that left retired Oakland police captain wounded
The three suspects wanted in a shootout at an Oakland gas station that left a retired police captain wounded have been arrested, the city's police chief announced.
The three suspects wanted in a shootout at an Oakland gas station that left a retired police captain wounded have been arrested, the city's police chief announced.