Mollie Tibbetts: Prosecutor warns of graphic evidence in trial for Iowa student’s murder

The trial in the 2018 stabbing death of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts set to open Wednesday came with a warning from a prosecutor to potential jurors that the evidence will be graphic and emotionally difficult to see and hear.

Violent weekend in the Bay Area leaves 7 dead

A violent weekend in the Bay Area left seven people dead, including two teenagers in Oakland. Local leaders are encouraging the community and police departments to work together to stop the violence.

Oakland swears in a new fire chief
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Reginald Freeman was sworn in as the chief of Oakland's fire department on Monday and spoke about the challenges facing the city, including the threat of wildfires in the hills.

2 arrested in connection to homicide of man whose body was found at East Bay park

Police say they've made two arrests in connection to the homicide of an Alameda man who went missing last summer and was found dead at Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve in Oakland. 

Fire-damaged container ship off Monterey coast being towed to Bay Area

The NYK Delphinus, a container ship that caught fire last week off the Monterey coast, is being towed to the Bay Area with the goal of eventually berthing the burned vessel at the Port of Oakland after an inspection.

Amid surge in gun violence, Oakland police deploy Sideshow Enforcement unit

Recently, Oakland sideshows have become more dangerous, resulting in serious injuries and shootings. The Oakland Police Department is cracking down on the illegal gatherings, amid a surge in gun violence.

Engine room fire contained on container ship off Monterey coast

A fire on a container ship off the Monterey coast has been contained, smoke is no longer visible, and the temperature has been falling in the NYK Delphinus's engine room, where the fire originated, the U.S. Coast Guard said Saturday.

‘Police can’t do it alone’: Walk for peace in Oakland amid surge in gun violence

Oakland peace activists gathered in Oakland Friday evening at St. Benedicts to make a visible stand against gun violence. The church has a long tradition of regular peace walks through the neighborhood.

Oakland City Council fires back at A's relocation threat

The city council said local leaders offered several times to meet with A's leadership regarding how to move the project forward.

'It didn't hurt at all': Kids tell us how they feel after getting COVID vaccine

Now, it's the kids' turn. At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland, 12-year-old Adelina got her first COVID-19 vaccination Friday. She admitted she doesn't like getting shots.

Fremont sexual battery suspect now facing additional charges tied to 3rd victim

A 28-year-old suspect is facing additional charges after a third sexual battery case involving an elderly female was tied to the man, Fremont police say. 

Business is booming at the Port of Oakland as imports hit a new record
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The Port of Oakland is seeing a record surge in imports. In April of 2021, the port handled more than 100,000 shipping containers, up 25 percent from a year ago.

Bay Area sites step up to provide vaccine shots to children 12-15

Health experts say getting kids back in class took a major step forward today, now that teens are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

Dozens of teens in Berkeley receive their first COVID-19 vaccine
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Now that the coronavirus vaccine is available to more young people, vaccination sites are once again seeing lines. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports from Berkeley.

Port of Oakland reports record-setting import volume as U.S. economy rebounds from pandemic

The Port of Oakland handled the equivalent of 100,096 20-foot containers in April, up 25 percent from a year ago. It's the largest monthly amount of imports in the port's 94-year history.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr during the pandemic

As sunrise broke across the Bay Area, thousands of Muslims began the day celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan.