DNA on metal cart links man to homeless woman's murder in Oakland
A man has been charged with murdering a homeless woman in Oakland after authorities linked him to DNA found on a metal cart used to attack her.
A man has been charged with murdering a homeless woman in Oakland after authorities linked him to DNA found on a metal cart used to attack her.
Gas leak prompts evacuations in Oakland's Acorn neighborhood
Oakland police are asking residents in the area of 7th and Filbert Streets to evacuate immediately because of a natural gas leak.
Oakland police are asking residents in the area of 7th and Filbert Streets to evacuate immediately because of a natural gas leak.
Hayward police reunite lost girl with her family
Hayward police say they've reunited a young girl with her family after the girl was discovered Saturday walking barefoot in the area of Calaroga Ave and Bolero Ave. Police say the young girl was unable to say where she lives.
Hayward police say they've reunited a young girl with her family after the girl was discovered Saturday walking barefoot in the area of Calaroga Ave and Bolero Ave. Police say the young girl was unable to say where she lives.
Police investigating shooting near Oakland Tech H.S., no injuries reported
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon near Oakland Technical High School. There are no reported injuries, officials say.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon near Oakland Technical High School. There are no reported injuries, officials say.
Oakland McDonald's settles case after employees were told to wear dog diapers as masks
According to the workers, managers at the restaurant told cooks and cashiers to use coffee filters and dog diapers in lieu of actual face masks, failed to enforce social distancing and checked workers' temperatures before their shift with an inaccurate thermometer.
According to the workers, managers at the restaurant told cooks and cashiers to use coffee filters and dog diapers in lieu of actual face masks, failed to enforce social distancing and checked workers' temperatures before their shift with an inaccurate thermometer.
Oakland car attack suspect charged with attempted murder
A man was charged Thursday with premeditated attempted murder and assault for allegedly hitting a man with his car after he was told to slow down in a residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills.
A man was charged Thursday with premeditated attempted murder and assault for allegedly hitting a man with his car after he was told to slow down in a residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills.
Oakland Chinatown officials welcome increased CHP patrols, but say more help is needed
To many, it's become increasingly clear that tackling crime in Oakland and attacks on Asian Americans is going to take some help.
To many, it's become increasingly clear that tackling crime in Oakland and attacks on Asian Americans is going to take some help.
Settlement requires McDonald's to improve worker safety after COVID outbreak
An Oakland McDonald's restaurant will be required to follow new worker safety guidelines and establish a worker safety committee as part of a settlement with employees who were told to use coffee filters and dog diapers as face masks during a COVID-19 outbreak last year.
An Oakland McDonald's restaurant will be required to follow new worker safety guidelines and establish a worker safety committee as part of a settlement with employees who were told to use coffee filters and dog diapers as face masks during a COVID-19 outbreak last year.
Hayward power plant restarts, cause of explosion still unknown
The Russell City Energy Center is up and running and generating power again in Hayward to feed the grid, despite not knowing what caused a massive explosion that sent chunks of metal flying.
The Russell City Energy Center is up and running and generating power again in Hayward to feed the grid, despite not knowing what caused a massive explosion that sent chunks of metal flying.
Hayward power plant where turbine exploded restarts to help power grid amid extreme heat
A power plant in Hayward has officially restarted after a massive explosion and fire in May that still remains a mystery. California Energy Commission says Russell City Energy Center is needed to help supply power to the state grid as extreme heat is expected.
A power plant in Hayward has officially restarted after a massive explosion and fire in May that still remains a mystery. California Energy Commission says Russell City Energy Center is needed to help supply power to the state grid as extreme heat is expected.
Three arrested after body of Oakland teen found in ditch
Three people were arrested following an investigation into the death of an Oakland teen whose body was found in a ditch in Dixon, sheriff officials said.
Three people were arrested following an investigation into the death of an Oakland teen whose body was found in a ditch in Dixon, sheriff officials said.
Newsom grants Oakland mayor's request for more CHP officers to combat wave of violent crime
Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he won't declare a state of emergency in Oakland as the city grapples with a rise in crime, but he agreed to bolster existing resources in place to quell the spike in violence.
Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he won't declare a state of emergency in Oakland as the city grapples with a rise in crime, but he agreed to bolster existing resources in place to quell the spike in violence.
Driver arrested after seen on video deliberately hitting man with car in Oakland, police say
A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he was seen on video allegedly hitting a man with his car in Oakland, authorities said.
A 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he was seen on video allegedly hitting a man with his car in Oakland, authorities said.
Children want justice after driver kills mother in Berkeley
While two siblings call the fatal case that killed their mother a hit and run, police say the facts don’t back up that claim.
While two siblings call the fatal case that killed their mother a hit and run, police say the facts don’t back up that claim.
Newsom issues California school staff requirements for vaccine or COVID testing
The new rules are technically not a vaccine mandate - because people who don't want to be vaccinated, can still continue to work with those negative COVID tests.
The new rules are technically not a vaccine mandate - because people who don't want to be vaccinated, can still continue to work with those negative COVID tests.
Temple Sinai in Oakland forced to close summer camp due to COVID infection
The synagogue officials said 4 3-year-old children and 2 vaccinated staff members were tested positive.
The synagogue officials said 4 3-year-old children and 2 vaccinated staff members were tested positive.
Six months into job, Oakland police chief grappling with gun violence
"I believe that we've made some changes that I think are really good for the city, good for the department, and reflect positively on this progressive city and department," said Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong.
"I believe that we've made some changes that I think are really good for the city, good for the department, and reflect positively on this progressive city and department," said Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong.
Oakland school officials say district workers required to get COVID vaccine or test weekly
Just one day after the first day of school, Oakland school officials announced district staff, contractors and volunteers are now required to get the COVID-19 vaccination or to be tested weekly starting September 7.
Just one day after the first day of school, Oakland school officials announced district staff, contractors and volunteers are now required to get the COVID-19 vaccination or to be tested weekly starting September 7.
Fremont police asking for help locating woman missing since February
Fremont Police Department are asking the public's help to locate a woman who went missing in February.
Fremont Police Department are asking the public's help to locate a woman who went missing in February.
Pleasanton will pay $5.9M to parents of mentally ill man who died after confrontation with police
The city of Pleasanton has agreed to pay the parents of a man who died in police custody $5.9 million, one of the largest wrongful death settlements ever in the Bay Area.
The city of Pleasanton has agreed to pay the parents of a man who died in police custody $5.9 million, one of the largest wrongful death settlements ever in the Bay Area.