Police K9 bites man in handcuffs; Alameda Co. Sheriff says it was an 'accident'
Sheriff's deputies in Alameda County called it an accident, but a man who was bitten by a police dog while in custody, wants an apology.
Sheriff's deputies in Alameda County called it an accident, but a man who was bitten by a police dog while in custody, wants an apology.
Crisis averted as Hayward police detain man armed with spear
It started with a call from a Hayward park ranger who said he was confronted by a homeless man angry about his camp being moved.
It started with a call from a Hayward park ranger who said he was confronted by a homeless man angry about his camp being moved.
Hayward police deescalate situation involving a man armed with spear
Henry Lee reports.
Henry Lee reports.
Peacock polarizes Oakland neighborhood with shrill shriek
In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.
In a society already filled with discord and friction, the residents of one North Oakland neighborhood can add one more polarizing problem to the list: A wild peacock who recently moved in.
Berkeley ends police traffic stops and sets goal of cutting police budget by half
The Berkeley City Council had recently approved a city budget that decreased police department spending by $9.2 million, or about 12% of the police budget.
The Berkeley City Council had recently approved a city budget that decreased police department spending by $9.2 million, or about 12% of the police budget.
Oakland-raised artist turns his attention to Black Lives Matter monument
His Remember Them monument features likenesses of 25 famed humanitarians, from Rosa Parks to Nelson Mandela, Helen Keller to Harvey Milk.
His Remember Them monument features likenesses of 25 famed humanitarians, from Rosa Parks to Nelson Mandela, Helen Keller to Harvey Milk.
Berkeley City Council approves police reforms
Berkeley City Council approves police reforms
Berkeley City Council approves police reforms
Alameda Co. health officer departs to assume state epidemiologist role
Alameda County supervisors Tuesday bid farewell to the county's former health officer, who was sworn in as the state's epidemiologist.
Alameda County supervisors Tuesday bid farewell to the county's former health officer, who was sworn in as the state's epidemiologist.
Family desperate for answers in search of 21-year-old who went missing from Alameda home
A family is desperate for answers in the search for 21-year-old Donald Stanifer. He was last seen leaving his home in Alameda nearly ten days ago. On Tuesday, loved ones rallied in front of Alameda Police Headquarters.
A family is desperate for answers in the search for 21-year-old Donald Stanifer. He was last seen leaving his home in Alameda nearly ten days ago. On Tuesday, loved ones rallied in front of Alameda Police Headquarters.
Oakland Zoo reopening pending as county files COVID-19 variance request with state
An Oakland Zoo official said that the zoo might be able to open in a couple of weeks or even sooner after Alameda County supervisors voted Tuesday to support a COVID-19 variance attestation that public health officials have now submitted to the state.
An Oakland Zoo official said that the zoo might be able to open in a couple of weeks or even sooner after Alameda County supervisors voted Tuesday to support a COVID-19 variance attestation that public health officials have now submitted to the state.
'Town Fridge', Oakland's free-food refrigerator, sees overwhelming support
A new grassroots community group in Oakland has found a unique way to feed the homeless and others on hard times.
A new grassroots community group in Oakland has found a unique way to feed the homeless and others on hard times.
Alameda County sheriff ousts lieutenant who authorized chaining Fremont man to jail door
The sheriff had wanted to fire Lt. Craig Cedergren immediately after the IA case was concluded but had to wait for the proper process, which is called a Skelly hearing, to play out
The sheriff had wanted to fire Lt. Craig Cedergren immediately after the IA case was concluded but had to wait for the proper process, which is called a Skelly hearing, to play out
Berkeley considers stripping cops from traffic stops
It would be a drastic new approach to car stops in Berkeley. Instead of armed police officers pulling over bad drivers, city transportation workers would be the ones handing out tickets - and tackling a larger mandate.
It would be a drastic new approach to car stops in Berkeley. Instead of armed police officers pulling over bad drivers, city transportation workers would be the ones handing out tickets - and tackling a larger mandate.
COVID-19 support group brings attention to patients struggling relapses and months-long symptoms
With so much still being learned about the novel coronavirus, a group of survivors-- some 6,000 strong-- have found a common place where they can find support, share information, and feel less of the isolation brought on by the disease.
With so much still being learned about the novel coronavirus, a group of survivors-- some 6,000 strong-- have found a common place where they can find support, share information, and feel less of the isolation brought on by the disease.
Alameda Co. submits request to allow outdoor dining, waiting for state's go-ahead
County officials are working to get special permission from the state to allow outdoor dining after they ordered restaurants, bars, and wineries to immediately end outdoor dining and go back to offering delivery and pick-up services.
County officials are working to get special permission from the state to allow outdoor dining after they ordered restaurants, bars, and wineries to immediately end outdoor dining and go back to offering delivery and pick-up services.
Oakland City Council considers law requiring some laid-off workers get first choice of jobs
Councilmembers will consider the ordinance at the virtual City Council meeting that starts at 1:30 p.m.
Councilmembers will consider the ordinance at the virtual City Council meeting that starts at 1:30 p.m.
Berkeley considers removing police from traffic stops
We do not believe that the public wants lax enforcement of those incidents by non-sworn individuals. Traffic stops are some of the most dangerous actions police officers take. What happens when the felon with an illegal gun gets pulled over by the parking police?” the police statement read, “Nothing good, we’re sure of that.”
We do not believe that the public wants lax enforcement of those incidents by non-sworn individuals. Traffic stops are some of the most dangerous actions police officers take. What happens when the felon with an illegal gun gets pulled over by the parking police?” the police statement read, “Nothing good, we’re sure of that.”
Stolen U-Haul with family memorabilia found in Oakland
Scott Eidson says luckily, the things that were taken can be replaced.
Scott Eidson says luckily, the things that were taken can be replaced.
Berkeley schools superintendent to recommend distance learning for school year's start
A letter sent to Berkeley Unified School District families and staff from the superintendent on Monday indicates a recommendation will be made to start the school year with distance learning in place.
A letter sent to Berkeley Unified School District families and staff from the superintendent on Monday indicates a recommendation will be made to start the school year with distance learning in place.
Frustration and confusion in Alameda Co. over what is and isn't allowed
Alameda County is clearing up confusion over what is and is not allowed after it said it needs to apply for a variance attestation from the state.
Alameda County is clearing up confusion over what is and is not allowed after it said it needs to apply for a variance attestation from the state.