Calls to increase funding for Oakland's 'ceasefire' program
Oakland Ceasefire is credited with helping reduce the number of shootings and homicides in the city by half over the past six years. Despite those statistics, Oakland marked its 27th homicide of 2019 on Wednesday night. Now there are calls to expand funding for the program.
Oakland Ceasefire is credited with helping reduce the number of shootings and homicides in the city by half over the past six years. Despite those statistics, Oakland marked its 27th homicide of 2019 on Wednesday night. Now there are calls to expand funding for the program.
May Day: Hundreds rally to march in Oakland for local union hires, immigrants' rights
Hundreds marched in Oakland to mark International Workers Day or May Day. KTVU's Andre Senior reports on what these workers want.
Hundreds marched in Oakland to mark International Workers Day or May Day. KTVU's Andre Senior reports on what these workers want.
AMP Oakland?curated busker program?livens up lunchtime
Oakland is finding a new way to showcase its musicians and attract people to downtown at the same time during the lunch hour. The series of street performances, called AMP Oakland, made its debut Wednesday. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland is finding a new way to showcase its musicians and attract people to downtown at the same time during the lunch hour. The series of street performances, called AMP Oakland, made its debut Wednesday. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Study: A lifetime supply of California tap water could increase cancer risk
A new study published Tuesday claims that drinking California tap water over the course of a lifetime could potentially increase your risk of cancer. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.
A new study published Tuesday claims that drinking California tap water over the course of a lifetime could potentially increase your risk of cancer. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.
Suspect sought in pair of Bay Area homicides that happened just hours apart
San Francisco and Oakland police are searching for a homicide suspect who is considered armed and dangerous after a pair of fatal shootings on Friday spanning both sides of the Bay.
San Francisco and Oakland police are searching for a homicide suspect who is considered armed and dangerous after a pair of fatal shootings on Friday spanning both sides of the Bay.
Fremont standoff leads to arrests
Guests at a Fremont motel got more than they bargained for when they found themselves caught up in the middle of a SWAT situation on Friday. Two people were barricaded inside a room at the Mission Peak Lodge after police say they spotted a stolen car. KTVU's Rob Malcolm reports.
Guests at a Fremont motel got more than they bargained for when they found themselves caught up in the middle of a SWAT situation on Friday. Two people were barricaded inside a room at the Mission Peak Lodge after police say they spotted a stolen car. KTVU's Rob Malcolm reports.
Meeting held on Oakland Zoo parking complaints
Oakland City Councilmember Larry Reid and officials from the Oakland Zoo hosted a special meeting Monday night. On the agenda: parking safety for residents living in the area. They say traffic is a nightmare as zoo-goers are flooding their neighborhood. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports.
Oakland City Councilmember Larry Reid and officials from the Oakland Zoo hosted a special meeting Monday night. On the agenda: parking safety for residents living in the area. They say traffic is a nightmare as zoo-goers are flooding their neighborhood. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports.
Oakland cracking down on illegal dumping
A three-block stretch of East Oakland along 90th Avenue and G Street is an area rated by the city as one of the worst for illegal dumping in the city. But the city is now vowing to crack down with a new pilot program to specifically focus on this one area. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
A three-block stretch of East Oakland along 90th Avenue and G Street is an area rated by the city as one of the worst for illegal dumping in the city. But the city is now vowing to crack down with a new pilot program to specifically focus on this one area. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Sean Spicer speaks at Cal, advises students: 'Think before you tweet'
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer spoke at UC Berkeley Wednesday night, but his appearance was muted compared to other conservatives on the speaking circuit. There were no barricades, no protesters but there was a good turnout. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer spoke at UC Berkeley Wednesday night, but his appearance was muted compared to other conservatives on the speaking circuit. There were no barricades, no protesters but there was a good turnout. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Warriors are in the playoffs and everyone's excited
Thousands of people packed Oracle Arena Monday as the Golden State Warriors try to take a two-game lead over the L.A. Clippers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Thousands of people packed Oracle Arena Monday as the Golden State Warriors try to take a two-game lead over the L.A. Clippers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
'It's a death trap:' Oakland residents want stop sign at intersection where mother, son killed
Though neighbors near Garfield Park have been complaining for years about what they have described as a dangerous ? and now deadly ? intersection, the spot has never been on Oakland?s improvement list. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Though neighbors near Garfield Park have been complaining for years about what they have described as a dangerous ? and now deadly ? intersection, the spot has never been on Oakland?s improvement list. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Swalwell focuses on gun violence, mass shootings at hometown rally
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, on Sunday made the issue of gun-related violence and mass shootings the focus of his first presidential campaign rally. Elissa Harrington reports
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, on Sunday made the issue of gun-related violence and mass shootings the focus of his first presidential campaign rally. Elissa Harrington reports
Rep. Swalwell kicks off presidential campaign
Rep. Swalwell kicks off presidential campaign
Rep. Swalwell kicks off presidential campaign
Used car lot frustrated with police response to repeated thefts
Owners at Mission Bay Auto Sales in East Oakland are frustrated with the response from police over a series of thefts at their shop. One surveillance video shows a pickup truck being driven off the lot, through a fence. They say it took police 15 hours to respond. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Owners at Mission Bay Auto Sales in East Oakland are frustrated with the response from police over a series of thefts at their shop. One surveillance video shows a pickup truck being driven off the lot, through a fence. They say it took police 15 hours to respond. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Pride on full display: Oakland parade for 2 state champion girls basketball teams
Pride was on full display in Oakland Friday, as two state champion girls basketball teams from two different Oakland public high schools rode in cable cars through their city in celebration. KTVU's Rob Roth said most of the parents of their Oakland Technical and Oakland High students were near tears.
Pride was on full display in Oakland Friday, as two state champion girls basketball teams from two different Oakland public high schools rode in cable cars through their city in celebration. KTVU's Rob Roth said most of the parents of their Oakland Technical and Oakland High students were near tears.
4-year-old Oakland boy who accidentally shot himself, out of ICU
An Oakland family says their prayers have been answered now that a 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the head last month is out of an intensive care unit. KTVU's Rob Malcolm reports.
An Oakland family says their prayers have been answered now that a 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the head last month is out of an intensive care unit. KTVU's Rob Malcolm reports.
Bay Area gas prices approaching $4 a gallon, a four-year high
Just ahead of the summer driving season some Bay Area motorists are experiencing sticker shock at the pump. California gas prices are climbing more than one dollar above the national average. On a local level many stations are already charging more than $4 a gallon. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Just ahead of the summer driving season some Bay Area motorists are experiencing sticker shock at the pump. California gas prices are climbing more than one dollar above the national average. On a local level many stations are already charging more than $4 a gallon. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Berkeley students encounter mice, mold, bed bugs in dorms
UC Berkeley is working to address a rodent issue at two dormitories after students complained of mice, bed bugs, and other living conditions on Facebook. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.
UC Berkeley is working to address a rodent issue at two dormitories after students complained of mice, bed bugs, and other living conditions on Facebook. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.
UCSF staff puts on prom for pediatric patients
Lauryn Gaines' smile and laughter is contagious. The 17-year-old is preparing for her first prom, but behind the laughter is pain. Gaines has sickle cell anemia. She spends a week at a time, twice a month at UCSF Children's Hospital in Oakland. But the staff is throwing the pediatric patients a prom to ease the pain and for a sense of normalcy. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports.
Lauryn Gaines' smile and laughter is contagious. The 17-year-old is preparing for her first prom, but behind the laughter is pain. Gaines has sickle cell anemia. She spends a week at a time, twice a month at UCSF Children's Hospital in Oakland. But the staff is throwing the pediatric patients a prom to ease the pain and for a sense of normalcy. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports.
Ghost Ship owners appear in court for first time since deadly fire, refuse to answer questions
For the first time since a deadly fire killed 36 people at a party, two members of the family who own the Ghost Ship warehouse appeared in court with their lawyer on Thursday to face questioning by defense attorneys and prosecutors. KTVU's Candice Nguyen reports.
For the first time since a deadly fire killed 36 people at a party, two members of the family who own the Ghost Ship warehouse appeared in court with their lawyer on Thursday to face questioning by defense attorneys and prosecutors. KTVU's Candice Nguyen reports.