Body-cam video: man shot dead by San Leandro police after dropping rifle
Vasquinho Bettencourt had dropped an assault rifle before he was shot and killed by a San Leandro police officer, according to newly-released body-camera video. His anguished mother wants answers.
Vasquinho Bettencourt had dropped an assault rifle before he was shot and killed by a San Leandro police officer, according to newly-released body-camera video. His anguished mother wants answers.
Berkeley man charged for allegedly attempting to set several people on fire
Berkeley police say a man arrested for allegedly attempting to set several people on fire Monday is now facing charges.
Berkeley police say a man arrested for allegedly attempting to set several people on fire Monday is now facing charges.
Berkeley man charged for allegedly attempting to set several people on fire
Berkeley police say a man, who they?arrested for?attempting to set several people on fire Monday, is now facing charges.?
Berkeley police say a man, who they?arrested for?attempting to set several people on fire Monday, is now facing charges.?
Flames rip through densely populated Oakland's Chinatown
A massive fire in Oakland's Chinatown Wednesday morning left dozens of businesses displaced. Fire investigators are still working to determine a cause, but they said it appears the fire started in a nearby dumpster.
A massive fire in Oakland's Chinatown Wednesday morning left dozens of businesses displaced. Fire investigators are still working to determine a cause, but they said it appears the fire started in a nearby dumpster.
Major medical emergency forces closure of MacArthur BART Station
Trains are passing through the station, but are not stopping.
Trains are passing through the station, but are not stopping.
Driver who rammed two Oakland police officers remains at large
The driver took off on the freeway after the 7 a.m. incident at 12th and Castro streets, and the officer who was dragged was taken to a hospital.
The driver took off on the freeway after the 7 a.m. incident at 12th and Castro streets, and the officer who was dragged was taken to a hospital.
Rob Roth reports.
Violators of Berkeley's mask mandate face $100 fine
City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night to impose a $100 fine on people who violate the city's mask mandate that has been in place since June.
City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night to impose a $100 fine on people who violate the city's mask mandate that has been in place since June.
San Leandro cop charged in fatal shooting of Steven Taylor jailed, later released
Officer Jason Fletcher was being held on $200,000 bail for the killing of 33-year-old Steven Taylor on April 18.
Officer Jason Fletcher was being held on $200,000 bail for the killing of 33-year-old Steven Taylor on April 18.
Berkeley police to increase presence along Grizzly Peak Blvd after reports of fireworks, bonfires
Berkeley police said Tuesday they are increasing their presence along Grizzly Peak Boulevard because of reports that people are lighting fireworks and bonfires there.
Berkeley police said Tuesday they are increasing their presence along Grizzly Peak Boulevard because of reports that people are lighting fireworks and bonfires there.
San Leandro POA says D.A.'s decision to charge officer with involuntary manslaughter 'politically motivated'
On Monday, San Leandro Police Officers' Association issued a press release where they first expressed condolences for the family and friends of Steven Taylor, a Black man who was shot and killed by a police officer inside a Walmart store back in April.
On Monday, San Leandro Police Officers' Association issued a press release where they first expressed condolences for the family and friends of Steven Taylor, a Black man who was shot and killed by a police officer inside a Walmart store back in April.
Oakland’s Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal lend their star power to struggling Children's Fairyland
It’s a place woven into the childhood memories of many who have grown up in Oakland and its surrounding areas: Children’s Fairyland, nestled along the shores of Lake Merritt, has been a beloved Bay Area fixture for 70 years but faced dire financial woes as it moved into its seventh month of closure due to the pandemic.
It’s a place woven into the childhood memories of many who have grown up in Oakland and its surrounding areas: Children’s Fairyland, nestled along the shores of Lake Merritt, has been a beloved Bay Area fixture for 70 years but faced dire financial woes as it moved into its seventh month of closure due to the pandemic.
Bay Area voting guide: what you need to know before November election
Your resource for important deadlines, voter registration, how to vote by mail, and more.
Your resource for important deadlines, voter registration, how to vote by mail, and more.
Avoid outdoor activity, unhealthy air quality to last through the weekend
The hazardous air quality conditions have prompted some cities to open respite centers where residents, especially the vulnerable, can go to breathe clean air. However, the smoky conditions are expected to last throughout the weekend.
The hazardous air quality conditions have prompted some cities to open respite centers where residents, especially the vulnerable, can go to breathe clean air. However, the smoky conditions are expected to last throughout the weekend.
Fire officials nearing full containment of SCU complex fire
Cal Fire officials announced Sunday morning the blaze is 98 percent contained.
Cal Fire officials announced Sunday morning the blaze is 98 percent contained.
Father blames son's fatal drug overdose on Santa Rita jail guards' negligence
Jonah Andrews was one of two people who died in Santa Rita this year, a marked drop from prior years. Since 2014, 47 inmates have died while in custody at Santa Rita, which has the highest-jail death rate in the Bay Area, according to an analysis by KTVU.
Jonah Andrews was one of two people who died in Santa Rita this year, a marked drop from prior years. Since 2014, 47 inmates have died while in custody at Santa Rita, which has the highest-jail death rate in the Bay Area, according to an analysis by KTVU.
Oakland opens first air respite centers
Oakland has opened two air "respite centers" for people looking to escape the bad air quality.
Oakland has opened two air "respite centers" for people looking to escape the bad air quality.
Berkeley Police announce $50,000 reward in cold case
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information that could help solve the shooting death 10 years ago of a Chilean man in Berkeley, police said Saturday.
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information that could help solve the shooting death 10 years ago of a Chilean man in Berkeley, police said Saturday.
Oakland opens first air respite centers
There are two air respite centers in Oakland, the city's first, that have high-quality air filtration systems to help people hurt by the persistently bad air quality.
There are two air respite centers in Oakland, the city's first, that have high-quality air filtration systems to help people hurt by the persistently bad air quality.
Football returns and so do sports bars. Sort of.
Sports bars around the Bay Area are prepping for the return of professional football in hopes it will boost business.
Sports bars around the Bay Area are prepping for the return of professional football in hopes it will boost business.