Alameda City Council approves sweeping changes to 911 response
The Alameda City Council has approved sweeping reforms to how the city responds to certain 911 calls that might not require armed officers.
The Alameda City Council has approved sweeping reforms to how the city responds to certain 911 calls that might not require armed officers.
Dilapidated Oakland hotel renovated, reopens as affordable housing
A dilapidated hotel in Oakland has reopened as affordable housing, free of code violations and deplorable conditions.
A dilapidated hotel in Oakland has reopened as affordable housing, free of code violations and deplorable conditions.
Tesla settles $1M penalty for air quality violations at Fremont factory
Officials from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Friday that Tesla, Inc., has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and install a solar roof project to settle air quality violations at its Fremont automobile factory.
Officials from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Friday that Tesla, Inc., has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and install a solar roof project to settle air quality violations at its Fremont automobile factory.
Eight people wounded in five separate Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating five shootings that injured eight people late Friday and early Saturday, including one near Lake Merritt that left four people wounded.
Oakland police are investigating five shootings that injured eight people late Friday and early Saturday, including one near Lake Merritt that left four people wounded.
Motorcyclist killed after collision with maintenance truck along I-880 in Hayward
A man driving a motorcycle south on I-880 in Hayward died early Saturday when his bike hit the rear truck in a slow-moving caravan sweeping the roadway.
A man driving a motorcycle south on I-880 in Hayward died early Saturday when his bike hit the rear truck in a slow-moving caravan sweeping the roadway.
Oakland Mayor lays out $3.85B budget proposal for 2021-2023
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf released her 2021-23 budget Friday, a $3.85 billion plan that includes $41 million for homelessness.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf released her 2021-23 budget Friday, a $3.85 billion plan that includes $41 million for homelessness.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf releases budget proposal
In Oakland's proposed 2-year spending plan, the city will spend more than $3.8B, with $41M spent on preventing homelessness and creating more affordable housing. KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with Mayor Libby Schaaf on The Four on Friday, May 7, 2021 about her proposal.
In Oakland's proposed 2-year spending plan, the city will spend more than $3.8B, with $41M spent on preventing homelessness and creating more affordable housing. KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with Mayor Libby Schaaf on The Four on Friday, May 7, 2021 about her proposal.
Two deadly shootings in Oakland in less than four hours
Police in Oakland on Friday investigated two deadly shootings less than four hours apart from each other.
Police in Oakland on Friday investigated two deadly shootings less than four hours apart from each other.
Dead whale gets lodged between pilings at Port of Oakland
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says this makes the whale in Oakland the 10th whale in the last six weeks to show up dead; five of which were found in the Bay, the other five along the California Coast.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says this makes the whale in Oakland the 10th whale in the last six weeks to show up dead; five of which were found in the Bay, the other five along the California Coast.
Man convicted of murder in death of Alameda County sheriff's explorer
Curtys Taylor of Oakland was convicted April 29 of first-degree murder in the slaying of 21-year-old San Leandro woman Karla Ramirez-Segoviano on Nov. 2, 2016, in the 7700 block of Krause Avenue.
Curtys Taylor of Oakland was convicted April 29 of first-degree murder in the slaying of 21-year-old San Leandro woman Karla Ramirez-Segoviano on Nov. 2, 2016, in the 7700 block of Krause Avenue.
State agency fines Hayward nursing home for COVID violations; 14 deaths recorded
Cal-OSHA fined Parkview Healthcare Center $67,500 for four serious violations. A total of 14 people have died of COVID at the Hayward nursing facility.
Cal-OSHA fined Parkview Healthcare Center $67,500 for four serious violations. A total of 14 people have died of COVID at the Hayward nursing facility.
Dead whale wedged under pier at the Port of Oakland
The dead whale was recently discovered, however crews say a ship anchored at the pier has made access to the whale incredibly difficult. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
The dead whale was recently discovered, however crews say a ship anchored at the pier has made access to the whale incredibly difficult. KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
Hayward nursing home fined $67,500 after Cal-OSHA identifies four serious violations
Besides the Cal-OSHA fines, a total of 14 people have died of COVID-19 at the Parkview Healthcare Center in Hayward. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Besides the Cal-OSHA fines, a total of 14 people have died of COVID-19 at the Parkview Healthcare Center in Hayward. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland International Airport sees record-setting foot traffic rebound
Foot traffic at Oakland International Airport rebounded at a record pace between February and March, likely due to an increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, airport officials said Thursday.
Foot traffic at Oakland International Airport rebounded at a record pace between February and March, likely due to an increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, airport officials said Thursday.
Woman arrested for allegedly hurling Asian curses, water bottles in Berkeley
Many have said Antoinette Archimede's situation is a prime example of the failure of Alameda County’s public institutions to get her the help and support she clearly needs.
Many have said Antoinette Archimede's situation is a prime example of the failure of Alameda County’s public institutions to get her the help and support she clearly needs.
Santa Rita Jail's medical provider is target of lawsuits, complaints about lack of care
Five years since Alameda County dumped Santa Rita Jail's healthcare provider, Corizon Health, and hired Wellpath to take over, claims of medical mistakes or a lack of oversight have persisted, calling into question what, if anything, has changed.
Five years since Alameda County dumped Santa Rita Jail's healthcare provider, Corizon Health, and hired Wellpath to take over, claims of medical mistakes or a lack of oversight have persisted, calling into question what, if anything, has changed.
Oakland's Vice Mayor has new proposals for tackling the worsening homeless crisis
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes about her proposals in tackling Oakland's homeless crisis, which has worsened, according to new data.
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes about her proposals in tackling Oakland's homeless crisis, which has worsened, according to new data.
Who was Mario Gonzalez? Man who died in police custody had lost job during pandemic
Mario Gonzalez lost his job just before the coronavirus pandemic took hold more than a year ago, and like countless others in the country, hadn't been able to find work. His mother recounts what a sweet, gentle man he was before he died in police custody last month.
Mario Gonzalez lost his job just before the coronavirus pandemic took hold more than a year ago, and like countless others in the country, hadn't been able to find work. His mother recounts what a sweet, gentle man he was before he died in police custody last month.
Black contractors getting little if any more contracts since new law
City councilmember Loren Taylor said anecdotal evidence suggests improvement, but there are no numbers to back it up.
City councilmember Loren Taylor said anecdotal evidence suggests improvement, but there are no numbers to back it up.
Death of Mario Gonzalez draws attention to police putting suspects face down
It’s common practice for police to place combative suspects face down and press down on their backs to gain control. They aren’t supposed to do it for an “extended period” because that can lead to injuries or death. What length of time is OK?
It’s common practice for police to place combative suspects face down and press down on their backs to gain control. They aren’t supposed to do it for an “extended period” because that can lead to injuries or death. What length of time is OK?