Oakland A's legend Rickey Henderson's celebration of life set for February
The "Man of Steal" died on Dec. 20, 2024, days before his Christmas Day birthday. He was 65 years old.
Alameda looking to repurpose historic building at former Naval Air Station
The city of Alameda is taking the next steps to repurpose a historic building at the former Naval Air Station.
Mother fights for justice after daughter dies in 880 freeway shooting
The case of a freeway shooting on Interstate 880 that left a five-year-old girl named Eliyanah Crisostomo dead in 2023 is heading to court on Wednesday. All three suspects in the shooting face murder charges with gang and gun enhancements.
Fremont Fire Dept. adds $2-million truck and fire staffing to boost resources
At a time when many cities are cutting their fire department budgets, the city of Fremont gathered Tuesday to celebrate a budget battle victory, adding a new fire truck and firefighters to the department.
Oakland Coliseum sale moves forward with final vote to come down in 30 days
The long-delayed sale of the Oakland Coliseum cleared another hurdle after a unanimous vote from the Alameda County Board approved a term sheet for the sale on Tuesday, signaling a step forward.
More closures: 2 more Walgreens stores to close in Oakland
Less than a week after Walgreens confirmed the upcoming closure of a large batch of San Francisco locations, KTVU has learned two stores in Oakland have been added to the list.
Driver crashes into Pleasanton Walmart store
A driver drove into the Walmart Neighborhood Market store on Santa Rita Road around 11:45 a.m., police said.
OPD arrest 15-year-old after man shot to death over stolen scooter: report
Oakland police on Monday announced they arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a homicide the day after Christmas on Foothill Boulevard.
Cars spin out at Oakland sideshow
A sideshow in Oakland took place late Sunday night where cars were seen spinning around residential streets.
Oakland firefighter: LA wildfires should be a wakeup call for shuttering stations
More than 20 firefighters from Oakland are on the front lines of the Eaton Fire in Southern California.
Thieves hit two convenience stores in Oakland
Thieves hit two convenience stores in Oakland.
Brother, sister shot in car en route to Oakland Swap Meet: police union
Less than 48 hours after a triple shooting in Oakland, a double shooting was reported early Sunday, police said.
Thieves pry open ATM, burglarize Berkeley gas station
Berkeley police are investigating a burglary caught on camera Saturday night.
Triple shooting kills 2, injures 1: Oakland police
Two people were killed, and a third was injured Friday night in what police are calling a triple shooting in Oakland.
Bay Area fundraisers: Concert, car wash and small businesses helping L.A. fire victims
Bay Area residents are holding fundraisers to help the Southern California fire victims this weekend. There will be a car wash in Oakland on Saturday, Jan. 11 and a concert in San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Incarcerated firefighters are helping save SoCal—what happens after they get out?
As fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, 939 incarcerated firefighters have joined the front lines to support the efforts of local fire crews, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to KTVU.
Piedmont porch pirate and repeat offender arrested, police say
One alleged repeat-offender is behind bars after being caught stealing some packages from a porch in Piedmont, police said Friday.
Oakland mulls whether to loosen police pursuit policies
The Oakland Police Commission is considering whether to loosen the city's police pursuit policies. Currently, city officers cannot chase suspects for activities such as sideshows, reckless driving, burglaries, and other property crimes.
Frustration over ongoing garbage, encampment fires along Wood Street
Residents and workers around West Oakland's Wood Street are urging city leaders to take more action against illegal dumping and garbage fires, which they say pose a public safety threat.
Kohl's to close these 5 Bay Area stores by April 2025
Kohl’s is closing a total of 27 "underperforming" stores across the U.S. by April 2025.