Oakland residents call for change to police pursuit policy

The Oakland Police Department’s pursuit policy was the focus of a heated community discussion Wednesday night as the citizen-led Police Commission held a town hall to give the public a chance to voice their opinions as it considers potential changes to the rules around chasing suspects in patrol cars. 

Closed fire station leads to delayed response to Oakland hills house fire

A three-bedroom home went up in flames early Wednesday in the Oakland hills as firefighters arrived later than usual because a nearby station was closed due to budget cuts.

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.

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.