Santa Rita Jail sees spike in new COVID-19 cases, Alameda County sheriff's officials say
The Santa Rita Jail in Dublin has experienced a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
The Santa Rita Jail in Dublin has experienced a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
Body discovered in Castro Valley, foul play suspected
A body was discovered in Castro Valley on Monday afternoon, and Alameda County sheriff’s officials said that foul play was suspected.
A body was discovered in Castro Valley on Monday afternoon, and Alameda County sheriff’s officials said that foul play was suspected.
Bay Area synagogues hold outdoor in-person services for Rosh Hashanah
Bay Area synagogues are navigating hybrid services and outdoor gatherings for Rosh Hashanah after the pandemic last year forced services online.
Bay Area synagogues are navigating hybrid services and outdoor gatherings for Rosh Hashanah after the pandemic last year forced services online.
Off-duty Union City cop rushes to help kids hurt in deadly crash
An off-duty Union City Police officer is being hailed as a hero after rushing to render first aid to victims of a serious crash, including three small children. It happened early Sunday morning on Highway 84 near Sunol.
An off-duty Union City Police officer is being hailed as a hero after rushing to render first aid to victims of a serious crash, including three small children. It happened early Sunday morning on Highway 84 near Sunol.
Driver held on suspicion of DUI in deadly wrong-way crash on I-80 near Bay Bridge
A driver who fled from the scene of a deadly wrong-way crash involving multiple cars near the Bay Bridge in Oakland was likely under the influence, police said.
A driver who fled from the scene of a deadly wrong-way crash involving multiple cars near the Bay Bridge in Oakland was likely under the influence, police said.
Oakland police seeks public's help in locating missing 81-year-old
Oakland police asked the public for its help in the search of an 81-year-old woman who's been missing since Sunday night.
Oakland police asked the public for its help in the search of an 81-year-old woman who's been missing since Sunday night.
Pedestrian friendly Main Street in Pleasanton will be reopened to cars
Monday marks the end of the City of Pleasanton’s downtown street closure. Main Street will re-open to traffic. It was closed on the weekends to help restaurants during the pandemic.
Monday marks the end of the City of Pleasanton’s downtown street closure. Main Street will re-open to traffic. It was closed on the weekends to help restaurants during the pandemic.
1 person dead, 4 injured in head-on crash on SR 84 in Sunol
One person died and four other people suffered major injuries in a head-on crash Sunday morning on State Route 84 in Sunol, according to the California Highway Patrol.
One person died and four other people suffered major injuries in a head-on crash Sunday morning on State Route 84 in Sunol, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Meet the creators behind the first ever drone light show at an MLB game
These aren't off-the-shelf drones, but rather custom built units. The Oakland Athletics teamed up with Sky Elements last week and held the MLB's first ever drone light show during a baseball game at the Coliseum. KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes spoke with Rick Boss of Sky Elements Drone Shows about what it takes for them to put on a high tech light show in the sky.
These aren't off-the-shelf drones, but rather custom built units. The Oakland Athletics teamed up with Sky Elements last week and held the MLB's first ever drone light show during a baseball game at the Coliseum. KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes spoke with Rick Boss of Sky Elements Drone Shows about what it takes for them to put on a high tech light show in the sky.
Oakland police seek public's help in search for missing 18-year-old woman
Police in Oakland are searching for an 18-year-old missing woman Friday evening who was last seen earlier in the day. Lakeisha Pitts is described as an African American female, 5'6" tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Police in Oakland are searching for an 18-year-old missing woman Friday evening who was last seen earlier in the day. Lakeisha Pitts is described as an African American female, 5'6" tall and weighing 160 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
Man confronts catalytic converter thieves in Fremont, gets shot at
Police in Fremont are investigating a daytime shooting involving two armed catalytic converter thieves and a man who tried to stop the theft of the valuable car part.
Police in Fremont are investigating a daytime shooting involving two armed catalytic converter thieves and a man who tried to stop the theft of the valuable car part.
Man confronts catalytic converter thieves in Fremont, gets shot at
Police in Fremont are investigating a daytime shooting involving two armed catalytic converter thieves and a man who tried to stop the theft of the valuable car part. KTVU Fox 2's Azenith Smith reports.
Police in Fremont are investigating a daytime shooting involving two armed catalytic converter thieves and a man who tried to stop the theft of the valuable car part. KTVU Fox 2's Azenith Smith reports.
Alameda students must wear masks indoors and outdoors, get tested for COVID
At a special board meeting Thursday night, the Alameda Unified School District approved a plan to step-up COVID-19 testing for all unvaccinated students.
At a special board meeting Thursday night, the Alameda Unified School District approved a plan to step-up COVID-19 testing for all unvaccinated students.
Students at Alameda schools must wear masks, get tested if not vaccinated
KTVU Fox 2's Allie Rasmus reports.
KTVU Fox 2's Allie Rasmus reports.
Victims' attorneys cautiously optimistic federal oversight of Oakland Police Department will end soon
Federal oversight began in 2003 following a civil rights case in 2000 by 119 Oakland citizens over police misconduct. Four officers known as the Riders, allegedly beat Oakland residents, made false arrests, and planted evidence on them.
Federal oversight began in 2003 following a civil rights case in 2000 by 119 Oakland citizens over police misconduct. Four officers known as the Riders, allegedly beat Oakland residents, made false arrests, and planted evidence on them.
Oakland police investigating shooting that injured one person
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person with injuries just before noon on Friday.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person with injuries just before noon on Friday.
Young man killed at Oakland barbershop had bright future, sister says
Hassan Xavier Bell's goal was to become a professor and teach social justice. Housing and financial issues led him to stop attending San Francisco State for two years and get a job selling solar panels.
Hassan Xavier Bell's goal was to become a professor and teach social justice. Housing and financial issues led him to stop attending San Francisco State for two years and get a job selling solar panels.
Ghost Ship building owner files bankruptcy, must pay $12M
The owners of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died five years ago in a fire have filed for bankruptcy in order to pay the surviving family members nearly $12 million, according to court filings.
The owners of the Ghost Ship warehouse where 36 people died five years ago in a fire have filed for bankruptcy in order to pay the surviving family members nearly $12 million, according to court filings.
Oakland police chief addresses community about sobering recent violent crime stats
There have been more than 400 shootings in the city this year, nearly 50 percent higher than last year, and more than 700 armed robberies, also up 50 percent from last year.
There have been more than 400 shootings in the city this year, nearly 50 percent higher than last year, and more than 700 armed robberies, also up 50 percent from last year.
Oakland police chief announces new plans amid uptick in violent crimes
Today, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the increase in the city?s violent crimes and homicides. At the start of the news conference, Chief Armstrong held a moment of silence for 87 seconds, one second for each life lost in Oakland this year. That?s one life lost every three days in Oakland. This same time last year, 64 lives were lost in our City. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.
Today, Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong discussed the increase in the city?s violent crimes and homicides. At the start of the news conference, Chief Armstrong held a moment of silence for 87 seconds, one second for each life lost in Oakland this year. That?s one life lost every three days in Oakland. This same time last year, 64 lives were lost in our City. KTVU FOX 2's Rob Roth reports.