VIDEO: Oakland Zoo vaccinates lions, tigers, bears, chimps and pigs against COVID
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
Oakland didn't cut any money from the police budget at all
The Oakland City Council didn't make any cuts to the police budget at all; in fact, the police were allotted about $39 million more than in the previous two years.
The Oakland City Council didn't make any cuts to the police budget at all; in fact, the police were allotted about $39 million more than in the previous two years.
Oakland homeless encampment fires triple, some are arson
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Fire officials say garbage, hazardous materials and illegal wiring has caused a dramatic increase in fires at homeless encampments. But also, some fires have been intentionally set.
Union City police bust marijuana growing operation valued at up to $11 million
Detectives with the Union City police department discovered over 5,000 marijuana plants Tuesday inside of a warehouse that had been converted into an illegal indoor growing operation. The value of the plants is estimated to be up to $11 million.
Detectives with the Union City police department discovered over 5,000 marijuana plants Tuesday inside of a warehouse that had been converted into an illegal indoor growing operation. The value of the plants is estimated to be up to $11 million.
New ferry route launches from Alameda to San Francisco
There are now more ways to get to and from San Francisco: a new ferry route launches from Alameda.
There are now more ways to get to and from San Francisco: a new ferry route launches from Alameda.
California lawmaker spurs NCAA to make historic change: College athletes can now earn money
The NCAA made a historic change Wednesday, announcing that college athletes will now be able to make money from their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA Board's decision comes after a Bay Area lawmaker from Berkeley got the ball rolling to change laws on the state level.
The NCAA made a historic change Wednesday, announcing that college athletes will now be able to make money from their name, image, and likeness. The NCAA Board's decision comes after a Bay Area lawmaker from Berkeley got the ball rolling to change laws on the state level.
Anti-Asian hate crimes in California jumped 107%, attorney general says
"We're in a full-on state of emergency when it comes to hate crimes and hate violence," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
"We're in a full-on state of emergency when it comes to hate crimes and hate violence," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
California AG's wife among those seeking his Assembly seat
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.
Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area may keep it all in the family after voting for a successor to replace Attorney General Rob Bonta in the state Assembly.
Proceeds from 'safe & sane' fireworks go to good causes
This is the one and only week of the year that ‘safe & sane’ fireworks can be sold in California. Almost all of the proceeds go to good causes.
This is the one and only week of the year that ‘safe & sane’ fireworks can be sold in California. Almost all of the proceeds go to good causes.
Deadly crash casts spotlight on Alameda traffic safety
In Alameda, most victims of traffic-related deaths are seniors out taking a walk.
In Alameda, most victims of traffic-related deaths are seniors out taking a walk.
Massive whale structure returns to Lawrence Hall of Science
Pheena the Whale was sculpted by artist Larry Foster, in 1975, with funding from the World Wildlife Fund and has been a fixture outside the front entrance of the Lawrence Hall of Science in the Berkeley hills, ever since.
Pheena the Whale was sculpted by artist Larry Foster, in 1975, with funding from the World Wildlife Fund and has been a fixture outside the front entrance of the Lawrence Hall of Science in the Berkeley hills, ever since.
Fred Zehnder, longtime KTVU news director, remembered as instrumental to building station's legacy
The Bay Area news community, and especially those in the KTVU newsroom, are mourning the loss of Fred Zehnder.
The Bay Area news community, and especially those in the KTVU newsroom, are mourning the loss of Fred Zehnder.
Turbine explosion sends heavy metal flying in Hayward, cause unknown
A steam turbine exploded at Russell City Energy Center in Hayward sending metal and debris hundreds of feet away. A cause has not been determined but Calpine wants to restart its plant later this summer.
A steam turbine exploded at Russell City Energy Center in Hayward sending metal and debris hundreds of feet away. A cause has not been determined but Calpine wants to restart its plant later this summer.
Oakland police chief laments city's reallocation of police funding, argues OPD stretched thin
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday lamented city officials' recent decision to redirect roughly $18 million in proposed police spending over two years, which Armstrong argued will hamstring a police force that is already stretched too thin.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Monday lamented city officials' recent decision to redirect roughly $18 million in proposed police spending over two years, which Armstrong argued will hamstring a police force that is already stretched too thin.
Fire breaks out in San Leandro commercial building
A fire broke out in a San Leandro commercial building Monday night, fire officials said.
A fire broke out in a San Leandro commercial building Monday night, fire officials said.
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake jolts the East Bay
According to the United States Geological Survey, the temblor struck near San Lorenzo around 6:29 p.m. The earthquake was first reported as a magnitude 4.2 but downgraded to a 3.9.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the temblor struck near San Lorenzo around 6:29 p.m. The earthquake was first reported as a magnitude 4.2 but downgraded to a 3.9.
Longtime KTVU news director Fred Zehnder killed by alleged DUI driver
Former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder lost his life Sunday night after being struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Alameda.
Former KTVU news director Fred Zehnder lost his life Sunday night after being struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Alameda.
Bay Area Black Lives Matter activist, equestrian expands her mission to reach underserved youth
In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.
In the sea of protesters taking to the streets of Oakland after the killing of George Floyd last year, Brianna Noble did not go unnoticed-- the world saw the compelling images of her fist raised high, sitting atop her majestic horse, with her Black Lives Matter sign saddled in the back.
Illegal sideshow of 100 cars and fireworks spark blaze on Livermore hillside
“What we found was there was an organized car sideshow of more than 100 cars,” said Bob Stear. “They were spinning donuts in the road, they were drinking, they were lighting off fireworks.”
“What we found was there was an organized car sideshow of more than 100 cars,” said Bob Stear. “They were spinning donuts in the road, they were drinking, they were lighting off fireworks.”
Alameda County deputies uninjured after early morning ambush
Three Alameda County Sheriff deputies were ambushed early Saturday morning while responding to a domestic violence call at an apartment in San Lorenzo. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Three Alameda County Sheriff deputies were ambushed early Saturday morning while responding to a domestic violence call at an apartment in San Lorenzo. Fortunately, no one was injured.