President of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce attacked; suspect arrested
Oakland police arrested a man for an attack on a prominent member of the Bay Area's Asian American community.
Oakland police arrested a man for an attack on a prominent member of the Bay Area's Asian American community.
Alameda youth ask tough questions of police, city leaders in the wake of Mario Gonzalez's death
Alameda high school students asked tough questions of the police and city leaders in the wake of Mario Gonzalez's death.
Alameda high school students asked tough questions of the police and city leaders in the wake of Mario Gonzalez's death.
Berkeley City Council seeks oversight of police use of military equipment
Berkeley city councilmembers Tuesday night passed the first-in-the nation ordinance that provides oversight and transparency for the use of military equipment by the city's police officers.
Berkeley city councilmembers Tuesday night passed the first-in-the nation ordinance that provides oversight and transparency for the use of military equipment by the city's police officers.
Berkeley woman arrested after she called police, threatened Black delivery driver
Kendall McIntosh says he had just ended his shift and was going to help another driver in Berkeley when the woman pulled up next to his van and starting yelling at him, "Who the f---do you think you are? Who do you think you are driving down my street like this?"
Kendall McIntosh says he had just ended his shift and was going to help another driver in Berkeley when the woman pulled up next to his van and starting yelling at him, "Who the f---do you think you are? Who do you think you are driving down my street like this?"
Wildlife officials investigate possible drone crash into bald eagle nest in Fremont
Federal wildlife officials are examining evidence of a possible drone crash that might have hit a nest of two bald eagles in Fremont, possibly injuring the offspring.
Federal wildlife officials are examining evidence of a possible drone crash that might have hit a nest of two bald eagles in Fremont, possibly injuring the offspring.
Oakland Asian American community leader attacked
Carl Chan, president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, told KTVU that he was walking near 8th and Franklin streets Thursday afternoon when someone came from behind and hit his head.
Carl Chan, president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, told KTVU that he was walking near 8th and Franklin streets Thursday afternoon when someone came from behind and hit his head.
Coalition of California mayors seek $20B from state to battle homelessness
Mayors from California's biggest cities have banded together asking state leaders for $20 billion to combat homelessness.
Mayors from California's biggest cities have banded together asking state leaders for $20 billion to combat homelessness.
Oakland prepares for possible property destruction during May Day gatherings
The City of Oakland issued a letter on Thursday in anticipation of this Saturday’s May Day gatherings that warned residents and businesses about potential planned mayhem.
The City of Oakland issued a letter on Thursday in anticipation of this Saturday’s May Day gatherings that warned residents and businesses about potential planned mayhem.
California death row inmate Edward Crawford II dies of unknown causes
Charles Edward Crawford II, an inmate on California’s death row who killed a 16-year-old San Jose girl and a Fremont man, died of unknown causes at San Quentin State Prison, corrections officials said Thursday.
Charles Edward Crawford II, an inmate on California’s death row who killed a 16-year-old San Jose girl and a Fremont man, died of unknown causes at San Quentin State Prison, corrections officials said Thursday.
Supporters: Why Mario Gonzalez was detained by Alameda police in the first place?
Supporters of a man who died after being handcuffed face down on the ground by Alameda police want to know one simple question: Why was he detained in the first place?
Supporters of a man who died after being handcuffed face down on the ground by Alameda police want to know one simple question: Why was he detained in the first place?
Livermore commissioner says he'll resign if asked over 'ghetto' comments
Commissioner John Stein said at a proposal meeting, "I really don't want to see downtown become a ghetto of affordable housing." Just two minutes later, he doubled down on his position saying, "I'm concerned that we not create a ghetto."
Commissioner John Stein said at a proposal meeting, "I really don't want to see downtown become a ghetto of affordable housing." Just two minutes later, he doubled down on his position saying, "I'm concerned that we not create a ghetto."
Experts on deadly Alameda struggle: Officers trained not to keep hand-cuffed people face down
“Officers have been instructed to not keep handcuffed subjects prone (face-down) and to instead roll them onto their sides for going on 30 years,” said Seth Stoughton, who teaches criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina.
“Officers have been instructed to not keep handcuffed subjects prone (face-down) and to instead roll them onto their sides for going on 30 years,” said Seth Stoughton, who teaches criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina.
CHP pursuit of speeding Mercedes driver leads to fatal crash near Hayward
A California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a deadly crash when a Mercedes driver trying to evade officers slammed into a wall on an offramp near Hayward.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a deadly crash when a Mercedes driver trying to evade officers slammed into a wall on an offramp near Hayward.
Oakland police say pandemic is no excuse to stop trying to curb gun violence
The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.
The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.
Officers in Alameda death used "lowest degree of force," attorney says
An attorney for three Alameda police officers on leave in the wake of the in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez said Wednesday that they used the "lowest degree of force possible" as he struggled with them.
An attorney for three Alameda police officers on leave in the wake of the in-custody death of Mario Gonzalez said Wednesday that they used the "lowest degree of force possible" as he struggled with them.
2 arrests made in shooting death of San Francisco rapper Lil Yase
Dublin police arrested Angel Butler and Jovante Williams for their roles in the 26-year-old's death.
Dublin police arrested Angel Butler and Jovante Williams for their roles in the 26-year-old's death.
Alameda identifies three officers involved in deadly struggle with Mario Gonzalez
The city of Alameda identified three police officers who have placed on administrative leave in connection to the fatal struggle of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez and their attorney said that they are "heartbroken" about his death.
The city of Alameda identified three police officers who have placed on administrative leave in connection to the fatal struggle of 26-year-old Mario Gonzalez and their attorney said that they are "heartbroken" about his death.
Berkeley puts permanent limit on crowd-control equipment
The ban includes pepper spray, water cannons and tear gas used to control crowds.
The ban includes pepper spray, water cannons and tear gas used to control crowds.
Body cam video shows Alameda officer kneeling on Mario Gonzalez before death
Body camera video released on Tuesday by Alameda police shows several officers kneeling on top of a man prone on the ground struggling to breathe before he died -- a contradiction of the original narrative of a "medical emergency" first put forth by the department.
Body camera video released on Tuesday by Alameda police shows several officers kneeling on top of a man prone on the ground struggling to breathe before he died -- a contradiction of the original narrative of a "medical emergency" first put forth by the department.
Attorneys weigh in on whether deadly Alameda police struggle can be compared to George Floyd
As video emerged showing a deadly encounter between Alameda police officers and a man restrained on his stomach that ultimately led to his death, several observers weighed in on whether there was a direct parallel to that of George Floyd.
As video emerged showing a deadly encounter between Alameda police officers and a man restrained on his stomach that ultimately led to his death, several observers weighed in on whether there was a direct parallel to that of George Floyd.