Suspect in latest Oakland attack of Asian-American victim ID'd
A man arrested in the robbery of a 75-year-old Oakland man who is now brain-dead is a parolee with an extensive criminal history, KTVU has learned.
A man arrested in the robbery of a 75-year-old Oakland man who is now brain-dead is a parolee with an extensive criminal history, KTVU has learned.
Propane tank explodes in large Oakland homeless encampment fire
Multiple living quarters were involved in a fire at a homeless camp Wednesday morning in Oakland, in at least the second fire at a camp in two days, fire officials said.
Multiple living quarters were involved in a fire at a homeless camp Wednesday morning in Oakland, in at least the second fire at a camp in two days, fire officials said.
Grand Princess cruise ship passenger reflects on pandemic one year later
Tuesday marked one year since the Grand Princess cruise ship made its way under the Golden Gate Bridge and docked at the Port of Oakland. It was a story that made international headlines and marked the Bay Area's first large coronavirus outbreak.
Tuesday marked one year since the Grand Princess cruise ship made its way under the Golden Gate Bridge and docked at the Port of Oakland. It was a story that made international headlines and marked the Bay Area's first large coronavirus outbreak.
Oakland police announce arrest in attack, robbery of elderly Asian-American man
Police announced an arrest in the attack and robbery of a 75-year-old Asian man in Oakland on Tuesday. Those in touch with the victim’s family said it does not look good. The violent attack happened Tuesday morning at Jayne Avenue and Perkins Street.
Police announced an arrest in the attack and robbery of a 75-year-old Asian man in Oakland on Tuesday. Those in touch with the victim’s family said it does not look good. The violent attack happened Tuesday morning at Jayne Avenue and Perkins Street.
Berkeley elementary students can head back to school, 5 days a week
Supt. Brent Stephens said that the return-to-school possibility was made possible thanks to the "continuing positive dialogue" with key unions: the Berkeley Federation of Teachers and the Berkeley Council of Classified Employees.
Supt. Brent Stephens said that the return-to-school possibility was made possible thanks to the "continuing positive dialogue" with key unions: the Berkeley Federation of Teachers and the Berkeley Council of Classified Employees.
Man dies 4 days after he's set on fire
A homeless man died late Monday afternoon after he was set on fire in East Oakland last week, police said.
A homeless man died late Monday afternoon after he was set on fire in East Oakland last week, police said.
Scooter company offering free rides to Oakland vaccine appointments
Getting everyone in the Bay Area vaccinated will take a collaborative effort, especially in making the doses more accessible.
Getting everyone in the Bay Area vaccinated will take a collaborative effort, especially in making the doses more accessible.
Fire breaks out at Oakland homeless encampment
A fire broke out Tuesday morning at a homeless encampment in Oakland at E. 12 Street and 16th Avenue.
A fire broke out Tuesday morning at a homeless encampment in Oakland at E. 12 Street and 16th Avenue.
Frustrated neighbors concerned about safety and noise from Oakland sideshows
Neighbors living in one East Oakland community say something needs to be done, before people get hurt during illegal sideshows.
Neighbors living in one East Oakland community say something needs to be done, before people get hurt during illegal sideshows.
Derick Almena sentenced for deadly Ghost Ship fire, but avoids prison
Derick Almena received a 12-year sentence for the deadly Ghost Ship fire, but will avoid any more time in custody.
Derick Almena received a 12-year sentence for the deadly Ghost Ship fire, but will avoid any more time in custody.
State notifies 6,300 people who got vaccinated at Coliseum about less-than-recommended doses
The California Department of Health on Monday told KTVU that they are notifying about 6,300 people who got vaccinated at the Oakland Coliseum over a span of two days that they received a less-than-recommended dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The California Department of Health on Monday told KTVU that they are notifying about 6,300 people who got vaccinated at the Oakland Coliseum over a span of two days that they received a less-than-recommended dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Oakland police have not yet released tear gas report and thousands of other public requests
Lawyers suing Oakland and other cities that lag behind releasing public records say this is a troubling pattern. Police departments are among the most powerful branches of government, they say, and what they do should not be kept hidden. For his part, newly sworn-in Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong is vowing a new era of transparency.
Lawyers suing Oakland and other cities that lag behind releasing public records say this is a troubling pattern. Police departments are among the most powerful branches of government, they say, and what they do should not be kept hidden. For his part, newly sworn-in Oakland Police Chief Leronne Armstrong is vowing a new era of transparency.
Oakland firefighters create safety zone for baby humpback whale
Firefighters protected the baby whale, creating a safety zone around it, and stayed with the young whale until it safely swam back out into the bay.
Firefighters protected the baby whale, creating a safety zone around it, and stayed with the young whale until it safely swam back out into the bay.
Bay Area leaders eye different items of COVID-19 stimulus bill
The American Rescue Act cleared the Senate without any Republican support. It's expected to easily clear the House and eventually make its way to President Joe Biden's desk.
The American Rescue Act cleared the Senate without any Republican support. It's expected to easily clear the House and eventually make its way to President Joe Biden's desk.
VP Kamala Harris' Berkeley childhood home to be considered as historic landmark
Berkeley city leaders are expected to consider a resolution next week to distinguish the childhood home of Vice President Kamala Harris as a historic landmark.
Berkeley city leaders are expected to consider a resolution next week to distinguish the childhood home of Vice President Kamala Harris as a historic landmark.
After visit, California health department says everyone who got vaccinated at Coliseum is OK
The California Department of Health has concluded that everyone who got vaccinated on March 1 at the Oakland Coliseum is OK, despite possibly receiving a less-than-optimal dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The California Department of Health has concluded that everyone who got vaccinated on March 1 at the Oakland Coliseum is OK, despite possibly receiving a less-than-optimal dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Berkeley wants to make VP Kamala Harris' childhood home a historic landmark
Harris was born in Oakland and spent most of her childhood in Berkeley. She attended Berkeley's African American cultural center almost every week and she was part of the city's first voluntary school integration program.
Harris was born in Oakland and spent most of her childhood in Berkeley. She attended Berkeley's African American cultural center almost every week and she was part of the city's first voluntary school integration program.
Severe traffic alert due to police activity on I-580 in San Leandro
California Highway Patrol has issued a severe traffic alert Friday evening due to police activity on westbound I-580 in San Leandro.
California Highway Patrol has issued a severe traffic alert Friday evening due to police activity on westbound I-580 in San Leandro.
Goodwill closing 8 East Bay stores, announces layoffs
Goodwill Industries on Friday announced the immediate closure of eight of its stores in the East Bay and that it’s laying off 61 employees due to the pandemic’s economic impact.
Goodwill Industries on Friday announced the immediate closure of eight of its stores in the East Bay and that it’s laying off 61 employees due to the pandemic’s economic impact.
Thieves targeting catalytic converters for metals worth more than gold
It might start with a sawing noise or people pulling up to your parked car. Before you know it, thieves have taken off with your catalytic converter.
It might start with a sawing noise or people pulling up to your parked car. Before you know it, thieves have taken off with your catalytic converter.