Berkeley votes to encrypt police radio communications
The approval came despite more than two dozen public commenters who objected to the proposal as well as the process of how it was placed on the City Council's consent calendar, which is a list of agenda items approved all at once without discussion on each.
Teen arrested after fleeing from San Bruno police in stolen car
Authorities used a GPS tracking device to monitor the suspect vehicle as it traveled through Daly City into Oakland.
Cal women's basketball preparing to open season in Paris
Cal Women's Basketball will take on Vanderbilt to open the 2025-2026 season on Monday, Nov. 3 in France as part of the Oui-Play Paris 2025 showcase.
Boy, 10, paralyzed in Oakland shooting gets custom Halloween costume
In 2023, when he was 8, Asa Luo was riding with his family on I-580 near Grand Avenue in Oakland when he was hit by a stray bullet.
Principal resigns after investigator finds Grindr app used to pursue sex with student
A high school principal in Alameda County has resigned as part of a settlement after a school district investigation found sufficient evidence that he used an online app to communicate with a former and current student about sex, once proposing a “secret school tryst,” public records show.
Oakland's Fruitvale has emergency preparedness plan for Dia de Los Muertos
The Unity Council’s 30th annual "Dia de Los Muertos" celebrations in the Fruitvale district are full steam ahead despite fears of federal immigration enforcement.
Oakland police speak out on federal gang indictment
Oakland police weighed in Thursday on raids targeting Sureño street gangs, a day after federal officials announced an indictment targeting nine members.
Oakland Museum burglary: 1,000 items stolen days before Louvre heist
More than 1,000 items, many of them indigenous historical artifacts, were stolen from the Oakland Museum of California earlier this month.
FBI raid in Oakland; 9 gang members charged following 2019 slayings
An FBI raid was carried out early Wednesday morning at an Oakland apartment. Nine alleged gang members have now been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of racketeering conspiracy in connection with two murders.
Livermore gun store targeted by thieves again
The owners of East Bay Firearms in Livermore said they've been targeted by criminals three times in the past two years, including a burglary that took place over the weekend.
Bicyclist severely injured in hit-and-run crash in Oakland
The family of a bicyclist hit by a car in East Oakland on Friday is asking the community for help finding the driver who fled the scene.
Judge: Oakland to pay at least $230M after losing latest coal terminal dispute
Oakland might have to pay at least $230 million as a result of a federal judge's finding that the city directly prevented a company from developing a coal terminal, forcing it into bankruptcy.
5 suspects in East Bay lead CHP in 160 mph chase across Bay Bridge
The California Highway Patrol is searching for several suspects after a high-speed pursuit late Tuesday night that spanned multiple cities and reached speeds of up to 160 miles per hour.
Oakland residents divided over Flock camera surveillance network
Supporters and opponents gathered outside Oakland City Hall to make their voices heard over the proposed extension and expansion of the city’s Flock camera network.
Suspected DUI driver leaves 1-year-old child at scene of crash, CHP says
A woman is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence after leaving a one-year-old child behind at the scene of a crash, California Highway Patrol in Dublin say.
Union City police search for suspect in attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl
Union City police are searching for a suspect in an attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl.
San Leandro councilmember linked to Sheng Thao corruption scheme charged by feds
San Leandro Councilmember Bryan Azevedo has been federally charged with conspiracy, accused of accepting bribes and kickbacks to help an affordable housing company win city contracts.
