Live musical performances return to Yoshi's in Oakland
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Live music returned to the stage at Yoshi's in Oakland Friday night, after being closed for more than a year. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.

Widow sues Oakland, Alameda Co. over shooting death by squatter

The widow of a private banker who police say was shot and killed in East Oakland by a man who had allegedly threatened them for months, is suing the city and Alameda County officials, saying they failed to protect the couple.

Family sues after man shot and killed in East Oakland
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The family of Miles Armstead is suing Oakland and Alameda County, saying police and probation officers did nothing to stop prior attacks, or the shooting, which led to Armstead's death. KTVU's Henry Lee reports.

Double shooting in Oakland leaves one dead at 'celebration of life' service

One man was killed and another injured in a late-night double shooting in Oakland. A witness told KTVU the group was gathered to honor the life of a 48-year-old man who was killed in the same location, the night of July 4.

Oakland middle schooler becomes national weightlifting champion

Seth Evans, an eighth-grader from Oakland, became a national weightlifting champion, winning both weightlifting events at the USA Weightlifting national competition.

UC Berkeley may get a $300M donor-funded dormitory

The University of California’s governing board is set to approve the largest gift to UC Berkeley— a $300 million, 14-story dormitory building.

Mills College's alumnae files lawsuit against the school to save it

Graduates of Mills College filed a lawsuit against the school as an attempt to prevent the school from shutting down, or merging with Northeast University.

Names of CHP officers who killed Erik Salgado made public in wrongful death suit

The names of the officers – Eric Hulbert, Donald Saputa and Sgt. Richard Henderson -- were revealed as part of a federal wrongful death suit filing by the Salgado family attorneys.

Oakland police find 35-year-old man killed near homeless encampment

Oakland police went to East 12th Street and 17th Avenue and found 35-year-old Lenardo Rainey Jr. dead at the scene. Investigators say it is unclear if he was living at the camp or was just in the area at the time.

Catalytic converter thefts continue to vex Bay Area motorists; police advise deterrents

Investigators say there's been a huge increase in catalytic converter thefts in San Leandro and regionally. Police advise vehicle owners to install aftermarket guards under their vehicles.

City of San Leandro appoints new police chief

The city of San Leandro on Tuesday announced the appointment of its next chief of police. Abdul Pridgen comes with 29 years of law enforcement experience.

Dublin prison correctional officer accused of having sex with inmates

A 36-year-old correctional officer has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of an inmate while working at the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institute Dublin (FCI Dublin).