Alameda County sheriff's sergeant pleads no contest to misdemeanor eavesdropping charges
The plea agreement for Sgt. James Russell, who originally was charged with four felony counts, calls for him to be placed on 3 years' probation and perform 180 hours of community service.
The plea agreement for Sgt. James Russell, who originally was charged with four felony counts, calls for him to be placed on 3 years' probation and perform 180 hours of community service.
Rash of deadly shootings by police in Bay Area
There have been six deadly officer-involved shootings in the Bay Area since Easter.
There have been six deadly officer-involved shootings in the Bay Area since Easter.
Bay Area police shootings have skyrocketed since Easter
There's been a deadly police shooting in Richmond, Oakland, San Leandro, San Jose, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco, all of which have taken place since Easter. Henry Lee reports.
There's been a deadly police shooting in Richmond, Oakland, San Leandro, San Jose, Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco, all of which have taken place since Easter. Henry Lee reports.
Oakland Zoo welcomes new giraffe named Kijiji
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
Kijiji, a nearly 2-year-old giraffe standing 11 feet tall, came to Oakland from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Kansas City on April 29 as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan that is promoting genetic diversity in captive giraffe.
Oakland closing additional streets to cars to promote social distancing
As part of Oakland's Slow Streets program supporting Alameda County's shelter-in-place order, several streets will be closed to vehicle through traffic beginning Friday.
As part of Oakland's Slow Streets program supporting Alameda County's shelter-in-place order, several streets will be closed to vehicle through traffic beginning Friday.
Lake Merritt could be closed if people don't social distance: Oakland mayor
But she quickly added that the city has no plans to, and she hopes that people will be on their best behavior.
But she quickly added that the city has no plans to, and she hopes that people will be on their best behavior.
Popular Camp Galileo files for bankruptcy
Galileo let go of many of its employees when it was forced to cancel programs because of shelter-in-place orders.
Galileo let go of many of its employees when it was forced to cancel programs because of shelter-in-place orders.
Friends and family greet East Bay man as he's released from Castro Valley hospital after overcoming coronavirus
Jorge Flores of San Leandro said he was healthy so he never expected to have to fight for his life.
Jorge Flores of San Leandro said he was healthy so he never expected to have to fight for his life.
Amber Lee reports.
Two children killed in three-vehicle collision on Hwy 580 in Oakland
The collision occurred on westbound Highway 580, just east of the Lakeshore Avenue exit, at about 11:30 a.m.
The collision occurred on westbound Highway 580, just east of the Lakeshore Avenue exit, at about 11:30 a.m.
Pleasanton grocery store owner charged with price gouging during COVID-19 crisis
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley on Wedensday announced the misdemeanor charges against Rajvinder Singh, owner of Apna Bazar.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley on Wedensday announced the misdemeanor charges against Rajvinder Singh, owner of Apna Bazar.
'Honey oil' sparks fire and violent roof explosion at San Leandro warehouse: police
San Leandro police and firefighters were on scene early Thursday morning after they responded to a fire and explosion sparked by butane and honey oil.
San Leandro police and firefighters were on scene early Thursday morning after they responded to a fire and explosion sparked by butane and honey oil.
Ousted Oakland police chief files claim against city and 'out of control' commissioners
In a statement sent by PR strategist Sam Singer, Kirkpatrick said she had "raised alarms" about these issues seven times, but her reports went "largely unheeded" until she was fired in February "in retaliation for blowing the whistle." Kirkpatrick called the commissioners "out of control."
In a statement sent by PR strategist Sam Singer, Kirkpatrick said she had "raised alarms" about these issues seven times, but her reports went "largely unheeded" until she was fired in February "in retaliation for blowing the whistle." Kirkpatrick called the commissioners "out of control."
Former police chief files complaint against Oakland
Cristina Rendon reports.
Cristina Rendon reports.
San Leandro police won't ID officers in fatal Walmart shooting
San Leandro officials won't identify two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor inside a Walmart over alleged violent threats directed against the department.
San Leandro officials won't identify two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Steven Taylor inside a Walmart over alleged violent threats directed against the department.
Fremont firefighters extinguish blaze at Mercedes-Benz dealership
Fremont firefighters made short work of a two-alarm blaze at a Mercedes-Benz dealership late Tuesday afternoon.
Fremont firefighters made short work of a two-alarm blaze at a Mercedes-Benz dealership late Tuesday afternoon.
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city of Oakland on Tuesday announced it is launching Operation HomeBase, a COVID-19 isolation trailer program during the coronavirus and beyond.
The city of Oakland on Tuesday announced it is launching Operation HomeBase, a COVID-19 isolation trailer program during the coronavirus and beyond.
Kaiser Oakland medical workers make touching music video to say 'Thank you'
Kaiser medical workers in Oakland create a musical message of thanks to the "Super Heroes" working on the front line against the coronavirus.
Kaiser medical workers in Oakland create a musical message of thanks to the "Super Heroes" working on the front line against the coronavirus.
Suspect in Oakland slaying had history of threats against victim, police say
Candles and flowers sit outside the East Oakland home where investment banker Miles Armstead was shot and killed, authorities say, by a homeless man with a longstanding grudge.
Candles and flowers sit outside the East Oakland home where investment banker Miles Armstead was shot and killed, authorities say, by a homeless man with a longstanding grudge.