Ex-Oakland school trustee accused of trying to smuggle porn into jail

A former Oakland school board member, who is also an attorney, has been arrested for allegedly trying to sneak pornographic magazines to an inmate at Solano County Jail in Fairfield, KTVU has learned.

DA charges man with vehicular manslaughter after death of Oakland delivery driver

The Alameda County District Attorney on Tuesday announced felony charges against a 34-year-old man suspected of killing an Oakland father and delivery driver in a drunk-driving accident.

Oakland father and delivery driver killed in suspected DUI crash

An Oakland father, husband and Amazon delivery driver was killed in a suspected DUI crash, while heading to work, leaving his family devastated and calling for justice.

Oakland police investigating fatal shooting; suspect sought

The person was shot in the 2100 block of International Boulevard and attempted to flee, but crashed about a half-mile away.

Family heartbroken after father killed when sedan falls over Albany overpass

The family of a father killed last week when his sedan fell over an overpass in Albany in a three-car accident that involved an alleged drunk driver said they are "heartbroken" at their loss. 

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital workers announce end to strike

Healthcare workers will end their strike on Monday, but the National Union of Healthcare Workers said it will continue the legal battle.

Oakland A’s World Series Champ Dave Parker dies at 74

David Gene Parker – whose veteran leadership helped the Oakland A’s win a World Series title in 1989 – has died after battling Parkinson’s disease for several years.

2 stolen car suspects lead officers on separate chases in 3 Bay Area counties

The two suspects, in an alleged stolen car and then a second carjacked vehicle, led officers from multiple jurisdictions on more than one pursuit in three Bay Area counties, police say.

Star Amerasu: Creating a world she wants to live in by reaching into outer space

Star Amerasu is reaching out of this world to find her place to shine as an artist, singer and content creator. She's been keeping busy all Pride month and shares a message of resilience with the transgender community.

Man gunned down while walking dog in San Leandro identified

A man who was shot and killed while walking his dog in San Leandro earlier this month has been identified by the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau.

2025 California Michelin awards new restaurants in West Oakland, Sonoma

Looking over freshly plucked herbs from their friend's student farming project, Chef Alan Hsu and Chef Sarah Cooper were back at work in their tiny restaurant Sun Moon Studio on Thursday, after winning a coveted Michelin star barely one year after opening in an industrial part of West Oakland.

Deadly car accident in Albany: Sedan falls over freeway overpass

A man in a silver Hyundai died Friday morning on the freeway near the Albany area in a crash that involved three vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol and witnesses.

Brandy and Monica announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Tour: When they'll be in Oakland

Nearly 30 years after the release of their chart-topping duet, Brandy and Monica announced “The Boy Is Mine Tour" and will co-headline with Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts.

Bay Area ballroom culture is more than just glitz and glam

It’s easy to think ballroom culture is just about the glitz and glam of costume reveals, the dancing, voguing, trophies and cash prizes. But the founders of the collective Oakland To All said ballroom culture means so much more than what lies on the surface.

Community group combating illegal dumping in Oakland, one trash site at a time

Illegal dumping continues to be a problem in the city of Oakland, but community members are taking matters into their own hands through a grassroots community group called Urban Compassion Project.

Oakland mom's heartbreaking plea to find missing daughter

A worried Oakland mother is anguished over the disappearance of her only child, who vanished more than five months ago.

Dennis Richmond: Celebration honors KTVU legend's life

The KTVU Fox 2 family gathered on Tuesday to say a final farewell to a longtime anchor and Bay Area broadcast legend, Dennis Richmond.