Man sentenced to prison after attack on 'easy target' Asian woman

An East Bay man has been sentenced to prison after an Asian woman was robbed "because Asians are easy targets who don't fight back," according to federal prosecutors.   

Oakland police car stolen, quickly recovered

Oakland police are investigating the theft of a marked patrol vehicle on Friday.

Measure GG: Berkeley's battle between economy and environment

Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.

Amazon driver flees after hitting Castro Valley teen on bike

A Castro Valley couple voiced outrage on Friday after their 14-year-old son was struck by an Amazon delivery driver who afterward fled the scene.

Bay Area Run Club founder robbed of camera gear at gunpoint in Oakland park

The founder of a local running club is still shaken after being robbed at gunpoint in Oakland at Joaquin Miller Park Friday morning. Jacob Zlobinsky was promoting his latest event when he had thousands of dollars in camera equipment taken.

70-year-old man found dead on toilet in Union City home

A 70-year-old man's body was found on the toilet of a home in Union City, and authorities said his death was not suspicious.

East Bay mail thefts worry voters ahead of Election Day

The trend of East Bay postal service robberies and burglaries has not slowed in recent years, and the mail thefts in Berkeley have community members worried about the security of their mail-in-ballots.

13-year-old Hayward girl saves family, neighbors from fire

A 13-year-old Hayward girl is credited with saving her family's home and likely those of her neighbors.

Former Alameda County DA, Oakland mayor support recalls of successors

The former Alameda County District Attorney and the former mayor of Oakland are both supporting the recalls of their successors.

'Unimaginable tragedy': Former Oakland High basketball star loses both parents

Within about a year’s time, former Oakland High standout basketball star Money Williams has faced unimaginable loss. Almost a year to the date of his father’s death, his mother passed away this month, leaving him and his sister to take care of their younger siblings. 

Faith leaders say Oakland mayor deserves a chance, Libby Schaaf says otherwise

The Mayor called reporters into Democratic Party Headquarters in Oakland to make an announcement of new appointments who want to serve and oppose the recall effort.

New video shows officer tasing man on Oakland shoreline

Body camera video, newly surfaced as part of a civil rights lawsuit, shows the moments when an East Bay Regional Park police officer used a Taser on an unarmed man who is now in a coma in a situation that started over expired car tags.