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.
Hundreds of vaccine appointments canceled at Golden Gate Fields following protest
An estimated 200 doses were missed at Golden Gate Fields, where a drive-thru clinic operates in the north parking lot.
An estimated 200 doses were missed at Golden Gate Fields, where a drive-thru clinic operates in the north parking lot.
Despite assurances not to worry over wrong vaccine dosage at Coliseum, concerns remain
A team from the California Department of Public Health visited the Oakland Coliseum Thursday, one day after KTVU reported on whistleblower complaints that people didn't get a full dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
A team from the California Department of Public Health visited the Oakland Coliseum Thursday, one day after KTVU reported on whistleblower complaints that people didn't get a full dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Oakland to consider rezoning areas for apartment buildings
The Oakland City Council will debate a rezoning measure that would allow small apartment buildings to be built in neighborhoods where right now, only single-family houses are permitted.
The Oakland City Council will debate a rezoning measure that would allow small apartment buildings to be built in neighborhoods where right now, only single-family houses are permitted.
Hall of fame H.S. basketball coach from Oakland dies days before 100th birthday
Leo Allamanno, who coached basketball at Fremont High School in Oakland died Monday, just days before his 100th birthday. Friends say he had suffered a fall.
Leo Allamanno, who coached basketball at Fremont High School in Oakland died Monday, just days before his 100th birthday. Friends say he had suffered a fall.
Man in critical condition after being set on fire in East Oakland
A man was in critical condition Wednesday night after someone set him on fire in East Oakland, police said.
A man was in critical condition Wednesday night after someone set him on fire in East Oakland, police said.
Homeless man in critical condition after being set on fire in Oakland
A homeless man was in critical condition Wednesday night after being set on fire, Oakland police and the fire department confirm.
A homeless man was in critical condition Wednesday night after being set on fire, Oakland police and the fire department confirm.
Protesters lay on racetrack at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley
The protests were to draw attention to animal cruelty and abuse at the racetrack following several horse deaths in recent days.
The protests were to draw attention to animal cruelty and abuse at the racetrack following several horse deaths in recent days.
15-year-old in custody after Fremont shooting and standoff
Fremont police are asking the public to avoid the area around the 43000 block of Ellsworth Street because of an active investigation.
Fremont police are asking the public to avoid the area around the 43000 block of Ellsworth Street because of an active investigation.
Thousands of COVID vaccines distributed at the wrong dose
KTVU's Cristina Rendon explains how the error happened, when it was determined, and why officials say you shouldn't be worried if you received one of these vaccines.
KTVU's Cristina Rendon explains how the error happened, when it was determined, and why officials say you shouldn't be worried if you received one of these vaccines.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Fremont police have guns drawn on residence
SkyFOX flies above a home that Fremont police have surrounded with several police vehicles.
SkyFOX flies above a home that Fremont police have surrounded with several police vehicles.