California regulators approve plans to restart Hayward power plant following massive explosion
When a gas-powered turbine exploded at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward, it sent shrapnel hundreds of feet into the air. Now, California regulators have approved plans for the plant to resume power generation, even as the cause of the turbine explosion remains a mystery. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
When a gas-powered turbine exploded at the Russell City Energy Center in Hayward, it sent shrapnel hundreds of feet into the air. Now, California regulators have approved plans for the plant to resume power generation, even as the cause of the turbine explosion remains a mystery. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
Former San Leandro police officer enters not guilty plea in fatal shooting of Steven Taylor
Retired San Leandro police officer pleaded not guilty to voluntary manslaughter charges for shooting Steven Taylor last year.
Retired San Leandro police officer pleaded not guilty to voluntary manslaughter charges for shooting Steven Taylor last year.
Berkeley police activity shuts down residential street
The incident began Thursday afternoon.
The incident began Thursday afternoon.
Berkeley drops legal action against UC in $82.6 million settlement agreement
The city of Berkeley agreed to an $82M settlement with the University of California in addition to dropping lawsuits against the school.
The city of Berkeley agreed to an $82M settlement with the University of California in addition to dropping lawsuits against the school.
Oakland mayhem: Police respond to three shootings; CHP race to freeway gunfire
Three separate shootings – one of them deadly – had victims fearing for their lives and law enforcement racing throughout Oakland on Thursday morning, from a residential neighborhood to a busy freeway.
Three separate shootings – one of them deadly – had victims fearing for their lives and law enforcement racing throughout Oakland on Thursday morning, from a residential neighborhood to a busy freeway.
Free home up for grabs in West Oakland— but here's the catch
The Victorian-style home is situated in West Oakland, between 24th and 26th streets, but is slated to be replaced with town homes.
The Victorian-style home is situated in West Oakland, between 24th and 26th streets, but is slated to be replaced with town homes.
Woman irked by tow fees after witnessing crash
A single mother from Oakland was frustrated over having to pay tow fees for her car, which was evidence in a deadly hit-and-run crash caused by another driver.
A single mother from Oakland was frustrated over having to pay tow fees for her car, which was evidence in a deadly hit-and-run crash caused by another driver.
Police recover loaded firearms while interrupting attempted catalytic convertor theft
Oakland police recovered loaded firearms while interrupting a catalytic converter theft in progress this week, officials say.
Oakland police recovered loaded firearms while interrupting a catalytic converter theft in progress this week, officials say.
Man from Oakland goes missing, last seen at his residence four days ago
Oakland Police Department on Wednesday are asking the public's help in locating a 67-year-old man who went missing and was last seen on Saturday.
Oakland Police Department on Wednesday are asking the public's help in locating a 67-year-old man who went missing and was last seen on Saturday.
Still no sign of missing runner Philip Kreycik after investigation into cries for help
Social media accounts linked to the search for 37-year-old Philip Kreycik said there were cries for help in a canyon in Sunol overnight.
Social media accounts linked to the search for 37-year-old Philip Kreycik said there were cries for help in a canyon in Sunol overnight.
Search for missing runner in Pleasanton hills enters new phase
Philip Kreycik, 37, has not been found after four days of exhaustive searching. Authorities say they are scaling back into a "limited objective" mode.
Philip Kreycik, 37, has not been found after four days of exhaustive searching. Authorities say they are scaling back into a "limited objective" mode.
Livermore teens on charity ride to Oklahoma
Three teenagers from Livermore are traveling cross-country 2,000 miles away on bikes and a unicycle. Part of their mission is to raise money for charity.
Three teenagers from Livermore are traveling cross-country 2,000 miles away on bikes and a unicycle. Part of their mission is to raise money for charity.
Alameda Co. supes extend COVID-19 protections for businesses, discuss vaccine hesitancy
As COVID-19 case rates in the region begin to rise again, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors at its meeting Tuesday discussed vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 protections for businesses and efforts to help homeless residents.
As COVID-19 case rates in the region begin to rise again, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors at its meeting Tuesday discussed vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 protections for businesses and efforts to help homeless residents.
Oakland police ask help in locating missing 14-year-old
Oakland Police Department on Tuesday asked the public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old.
Oakland Police Department on Tuesday asked the public's help in locating a missing 14-year-old.
Former Berkeley High student sues teacher, district on claims of repeated molestation
Attorneys for a former female Berkeley High School student has filed a lawsuit against a former teacher and the Berkeley Unified School District, almost 20 years after she graduated.
Attorneys for a former female Berkeley High School student has filed a lawsuit against a former teacher and the Berkeley Unified School District, almost 20 years after she graduated.
Search for missing Berkeley trail runner moves into 4th day
Philip Kreycik, 37, went missing Saturday in the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, between Pleasanton and Hayward. Three days of searching has turned up no sign of him.
Philip Kreycik, 37, went missing Saturday in the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, between Pleasanton and Hayward. Three days of searching has turned up no sign of him.
Man allegedly assaults victim with a guitar in Berkeley, making anti-LGBTQ comments: police
A 31-year-old man was arrested for assault and hate crime in Berkeley, police said.
A 31-year-old man was arrested for assault and hate crime in Berkeley, police said.
Oakland rolls out volunteer safety program in Chinatown as fallout from police budget deepens
"We walk to Chinatown with them, back and forth to make sure our seniors are safe. Not scared of going out," said Sky Liang, a community volunteer.
"We walk to Chinatown with them, back and forth to make sure our seniors are safe. Not scared of going out," said Sky Liang, a community volunteer.
Safety violations found 2 years before unexplained explosion at power plant
Corrosion, leaks, broken equipment and fire equipment defects were among the problems found two years before a massive explosion and fire at a power plant in Hayward.
Corrosion, leaks, broken equipment and fire equipment defects were among the problems found two years before a massive explosion and fire at a power plant in Hayward.
Search for missing runner in Pleasanton expands, teams focus on ravines
Philip Kreycik, 37, went out for a run at Moller Ranch Saturday morning, but when he didn't return his wife grew worried.
Philip Kreycik, 37, went out for a run at Moller Ranch Saturday morning, but when he didn't return his wife grew worried.