Firefighters’ union will seek to block Oakland plan for fewer fire engines
Oakland city leaders are fine-tuning a plan to have two to three fewer fire engines able to respond to emergencies each day.
Oakland city leaders are fine-tuning a plan to have two to three fewer fire engines able to respond to emergencies each day.
Oakland police seize cops' phones in online probe
KTVU has learned that the Oakland Police Department has seized as many as 100 city-owned phones belonging to officers who are part of its crime reduction teams.
KTVU has learned that the Oakland Police Department has seized as many as 100 city-owned phones belonging to officers who are part of its crime reduction teams.
Bay Area mortuaries experience backlog, blame surge in COVID deaths
Bay Area mortuaries seeing the impact of the surge in COVID-19 deaths are running out of room to store bodies. Some are now turning away families.
Bay Area mortuaries seeing the impact of the surge in COVID-19 deaths are running out of room to store bodies. Some are now turning away families.
Bay Area man accomplishes a rare 'condor' on golf course
In the game of golf, a hole-in-one is rare. But an East Bay man accomplished an even more rare feat recently on the links.
In the game of golf, a hole-in-one is rare. But an East Bay man accomplished an even more rare feat recently on the links.
10 winners announced for 'I Love My Librarian' Award
In Hayward, California, library director Jayanti Addleman was cited for her “inspiring optimism and extensive expertise” during the ongoing pandemic. She is one of 10 winners of the "I Love My Librarian" awards. Each honoree receives $7,500, and a $750 donation to their library.
In Hayward, California, library director Jayanti Addleman was cited for her “inspiring optimism and extensive expertise” during the ongoing pandemic. She is one of 10 winners of the "I Love My Librarian" awards. Each honoree receives $7,500, and a $750 donation to their library.
No charges against 2nd cop in Oscar Grant killing
A new review of the case led by a team of prosecutors concluded that former Officer Anthony Pirone cannot be charged with any crimes, said Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley
A new review of the case led by a team of prosecutors concluded that former Officer Anthony Pirone cannot be charged with any crimes, said Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley
West Oakland food desert blooms with a single produce market
The opening of a community-oriented grocery store in West Oakland was the first time in almost 50 years that a market selling fresh fruits and vegetables had opened in the neighborhood.
The opening of a community-oriented grocery store in West Oakland was the first time in almost 50 years that a market selling fresh fruits and vegetables had opened in the neighborhood.
Crash kills two on I-680 in Dublin
The accident happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
The accident happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
Oakland police launch investigation into allegations of objectionable social media use by officers
An investigation has been launched into allegations of involvement by some OPD officers on "social media accounts that contain objectionable or offensive content," the department announced.
An investigation has been launched into allegations of involvement by some OPD officers on "social media accounts that contain objectionable or offensive content," the department announced.
Helicopter drops huge A/C unit onto Oakland street
A huge industrial air conditioning unit crashed onto a downtown Oakland, California, street seconds after it was lifted by a helicopter.
A huge industrial air conditioning unit crashed onto a downtown Oakland, California, street seconds after it was lifted by a helicopter.
Car crashes into residential carport, goes over embankment
No one was injured late Saturday afternoon when the driver of a passenger car lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a residential carport before dropping down a small embankment.
No one was injured late Saturday afternoon when the driver of a passenger car lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a residential carport before dropping down a small embankment.
Three people displaced in Emeryville house fire
Three people were displaced Saturday morning by a house fire in Emeryville, fire officials said.
Three people were displaced Saturday morning by a house fire in Emeryville, fire officials said.
1 dead, 6 injured in San Leandro crash involving DUI driver
One person has died and six others were injured Saturday in a multicar highway collision in San Leandro, including two people who were ejected from their vehicles.
One person has died and six others were injured Saturday in a multicar highway collision in San Leandro, including two people who were ejected from their vehicles.
3 people without home after Emeryville house fire
The fire broke out Saturday morning.
The fire broke out Saturday morning.
Oakland vows to 'root out' cops who endorse Capitol takeover
OPD has opened an investigation after its officers endorsed or participated on social media accounts that contain objectionable content about the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
OPD has opened an investigation after its officers endorsed or participated on social media accounts that contain objectionable content about the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
US safety agency rejects petition to recall Tesla vehicles
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency has rejected claims of unintended acceleration in Tesla vehicles, saying the acceleration was caused by drivers pushing the wrong pedal.
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency has rejected claims of unintended acceleration in Tesla vehicles, saying the acceleration was caused by drivers pushing the wrong pedal.
Golden Gate Fields to open after COVID-19 outbreak
Golden Gate Fields will resume live racing on Jan. 15 after being closed for over a month due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Golden Gate Fields will resume live racing on Jan. 15 after being closed for over a month due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Fate of the next Oakland police chief now in mayor's hands
The finalists are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong and Interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Jason Lando, a police commander in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Abdul Pridgen, the police chief of Seaside.
The finalists are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong and Interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Jason Lando, a police commander in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Abdul Pridgen, the police chief of Seaside.
Study shows California exodus, with more people leaving the state despite the pandemic
New figures offered further evidence of a California exodus, showing an increasing number of people moved out of the Golden State in 2020.
New figures offered further evidence of a California exodus, showing an increasing number of people moved out of the Golden State in 2020.
Man injured, arrested after Berkeley robbery that led to officer-involved shooting
A man was arrested following a store robbery that led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday evening in Berkeley.
A man was arrested following a store robbery that led to an officer-involved shooting Saturday evening in Berkeley.