Passenger dies, driver ejected when minivan went through guardrail on Altamont Pass
One person was killed and another injured when the minivan they were riding in went through a guardrail on westbound I-580 in the rural Altamont Pass and rolled at least 100 feet down an embankment, authorities said.
One person was killed and another injured when the minivan they were riding in went through a guardrail on westbound I-580 in the rural Altamont Pass and rolled at least 100 feet down an embankment, authorities said.
Vigil held for father and daughter killed in Oakland arson fire
Family and friends held a vigil Friday afternoon for a little girl and her father who were killed in an arson fire inside their home in East Oakland last weekend.
Family and friends held a vigil Friday afternoon for a little girl and her father who were killed in an arson fire inside their home in East Oakland last weekend.
Oakland: Homeless services audit find city not prepared to deal with crisis
An audit of homeless services in Oakland found that a team charged with closing and cleaning homeless encampments was not adequately prepared to deal with the problem and lacked an efficient strategy for dealing with the growth of the camps.
An audit of homeless services in Oakland found that a team charged with closing and cleaning homeless encampments was not adequately prepared to deal with the problem and lacked an efficient strategy for dealing with the growth of the camps.
A's $12B Howard Terminal proposal includes privately-funded $1B waterfront ballpark
A spokesperson for Mayor Libby Schaaf’s office responded to the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal proposal on Friday. The price tag of the $12 billion development was released, including a $1 billion 35,000-seat stadium.
A spokesperson for Mayor Libby Schaaf’s office responded to the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal proposal on Friday. The price tag of the $12 billion development was released, including a $1 billion 35,000-seat stadium.
Fremont police release video, names of officers who killed armed man at Hyatt Hotel
Fremont police released video and the names of the two officers who killed an armed suspect at the Hyatt Place Hotel, acknowledging that they have been involved in three officer-involved shootings this year.
Fremont police released video and the names of the two officers who killed an armed suspect at the Hyatt Place Hotel, acknowledging that they have been involved in three officer-involved shootings this year.
95-year-old woman retires after nearly century of work at Alta Bates
Trying to keep up with Orinda’s Elena Griffing may be an impossible task.
Trying to keep up with Orinda’s Elena Griffing may be an impossible task.
Unsolved Homicide: Teen's funeral held on what would have been his 19th birthday
Family members said goodbye Thursday to a young man who would have celebrated his 19th birthday on this day. Police say a stray bullet killed Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis.
Family members said goodbye Thursday to a young man who would have celebrated his 19th birthday on this day. Police say a stray bullet killed Demetrius Roosevelt Fleming-Davis.
Shock G, member of Oakland hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died
Gregory Jacobs, better known under the rap moniker Shock G and frontman of the group Digital Underground, has died, according to his bandmate. He was 57.
Gregory Jacobs, better known under the rap moniker Shock G and frontman of the group Digital Underground, has died, according to his bandmate. He was 57.
Looters smash windows at electronics stores in Oakland, Emeryville
New video shows windows smashed out at the Best Buy on Mandela Parkway and at the GameStop in Emeryville.
New video shows windows smashed out at the Best Buy on Mandela Parkway and at the GameStop in Emeryville.
Oakland now accepting applications for police commission
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging residents to apply for the city's police commission, which she called the most powerful and independent in the country.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging residents to apply for the city's police commission, which she called the most powerful and independent in the country.
Animal control officer coaxes ducklings out of drain with mother duck cell phone sounds
A Hayward animal control officer managed to coax 11 ducklings out of a storm drain they had fallen into by playing mother duck sounds on her cell phone.
A Hayward animal control officer managed to coax 11 ducklings out of a storm drain they had fallen into by playing mother duck sounds on her cell phone.
Vigil held for father, caretaker who died of 'medical emergency' in Alameda police custody
Activists and family members organized a vigil for a man who died Monday morning while in Alameda Police Department's custody during an attempted arrest.
Activists and family members organized a vigil for a man who died Monday morning while in Alameda Police Department's custody during an attempted arrest.
San Leandro ultimately decides not to issue curfew after reports of 'criminal activity'
The San Leandro Police Department ultimately decided it wouldn't issue a curfew on Wednesday night after receiving reports of "criminal activity" near Bayfair Center.
The San Leandro Police Department ultimately decided it wouldn't issue a curfew on Wednesday night after receiving reports of "criminal activity" near Bayfair Center.
Oakland hires new fire chief who worked at Lockheed Martin, served in Iraq
The city of Oakland has a new fire chief, a man who once worked at Lockheed Martin and served in Iraq.
The city of Oakland has a new fire chief, a man who once worked at Lockheed Martin and served in Iraq.
Alameda police identify man who died during struggle with officers
Alameda police on Tuesday identified 26-year-old Mario Arenales Gonzales of Oakland as the man who died Monday morning as officers tried to restrain him.
Alameda police on Tuesday identified 26-year-old Mario Arenales Gonzales of Oakland as the man who died Monday morning as officers tried to restrain him.
Marshawn Lynch is bud tender on 4/20 to lift up 'as many people as he can'
Marshawn Lynch says he invested in the cannabis industry because he wants to lift up as many people as he can.
Marshawn Lynch says he invested in the cannabis industry because he wants to lift up as many people as he can.
Alameda firefighters investigate string of fires, police seeking person of interest last seen with dog
The Alameda Fire Department responded to six fires this week and police are now seeking a person of interest, officials say. Investigators are looking for a man in his late 20s last seen with a bicycle and dog.
The Alameda Fire Department responded to six fires this week and police are now seeking a person of interest, officials say. Investigators are looking for a man in his late 20s last seen with a bicycle and dog.
Community members gather in East Oakland to celebrate and reflect on the Chauvin verdict
Law enforcement agencies were prepared for large gatherings and possible protests in the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin verdict Tuesday afternoon, but they didn't materialize.
Law enforcement agencies were prepared for large gatherings and possible protests in the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin verdict Tuesday afternoon, but they didn't materialize.
Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
Fremont woman upset after man exposes himself a 2nd time
The victim, Shenai LaMar, told KTVU she sympathizes with the man's mental-health situation but is frustrated with the criminal justice system.
The victim, Shenai LaMar, told KTVU she sympathizes with the man's mental-health situation but is frustrated with the criminal justice system.