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.
Formerly incarcerated man selected to be on Oakland Police Commission
A formerly incarcerated man has been selected to sit on the Oakland Police Commission, the third such appointment of its kind. Rudy Howell, 53, thinks he can bring a unique outlook to the post.
A formerly incarcerated man has been selected to sit on the Oakland Police Commission, the third such appointment of its kind. Rudy Howell, 53, thinks he can bring a unique outlook to the post.
3-year old boy shot on I-580 in Oakland
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened on I-580. A 3-year old boy was struck in the foot while riding with his dad.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened on I-580. A 3-year old boy was struck in the foot while riding with his dad.
Berkeley vaccination rate hovers near 100% mark
Berkeley has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, data shows. The national rate is 70.9%.
Berkeley has one of the highest vaccination rates in the country, data shows. The national rate is 70.9%.
City of Oakland workers must be vaccinated, proving status by end of November
All city of Oakland employees are now required to be fully vaccinated.
All city of Oakland employees are now required to be fully vaccinated.
Amid loss, Oakland mayor touts city's successes in 'State of the City' Address
At the beginning of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's State of the City address to the City Council Tuesday, she stopped to reflect on the immense loss residents have endured this year.
At the beginning of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's State of the City address to the City Council Tuesday, she stopped to reflect on the immense loss residents have endured this year.
Oakland firefighters become targets of retaliation after finding backpack with guns
A fire station in the Oakland hills would seem to be an unlikely spot for a confrontation over guns, let alone one in which firefighters were threatened.
A fire station in the Oakland hills would seem to be an unlikely spot for a confrontation over guns, let alone one in which firefighters were threatened.
Fatal Oakland fire in abandoned home near Mills College
The home was supposed to be empty but Oakland fire crews say it was apparent someone had been living inside.
The home was supposed to be empty but Oakland fire crews say it was apparent someone had been living inside.
Oakland police investigate attack outside of ice center
Oakland police are investigating another violent crime: an unprovoked attack just outside the Oakland Ice Center.
Oakland police are investigating another violent crime: an unprovoked attack just outside the Oakland Ice Center.
Oakland home of slain education activist targeted, chief says
Intruders who shot and killed a respected education activist at his home in Oakland's Maxwell Park neighborhood had apparently targeted the residence, the police chief said Monday.
Intruders who shot and killed a respected education activist at his home in Oakland's Maxwell Park neighborhood had apparently targeted the residence, the police chief said Monday.