San Francisco, Oakland, BART report that crime is down
San Francisco, Oakland and BART all report that crime is down this year compared to last. San Francisco's homicide rate is the lowest it's been in five years.
San Francisco, Oakland and BART all report that crime is down this year compared to last. San Francisco's homicide rate is the lowest it's been in five years.
HUD Acting Secretary visits Oakland, encourages continued coordination
U.S. Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman paid a visit to Oakland, in response to an invite by leaders from the city’s Chamber of Commerce. Todman said she was eager to see the federal government’s investments at work.
U.S. Acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Adrianne Todman paid a visit to Oakland, in response to an invite by leaders from the city’s Chamber of Commerce. Todman said she was eager to see the federal government’s investments at work.
Community leader enjoys ridealong with Blue Angels as 'Key Influencer'
While the Blue Angels are in town, they’re showing some love to locals who serve their communities. One community leader who runs a non-profit supporting youth in San Francisco enjoyed a ride-along in a Navy fighter jet.
While the Blue Angels are in town, they’re showing some love to locals who serve their communities. One community leader who runs a non-profit supporting youth in San Francisco enjoyed a ride-along in a Navy fighter jet.
Oakland marijuana dispensary rammed by burglars
It was a dramatic scene before dawn Wednesday as Oakland police, their guns drawn, searched a marijuana dispensary near Lake Merritt that had just been burglarized.
It was a dramatic scene before dawn Wednesday as Oakland police, their guns drawn, searched a marijuana dispensary near Lake Merritt that had just been burglarized.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Why Puerto Rican Bomba Music Is Resistance
Oakland-Berkeley based Aguacero talks history behind Puerto Rican Bomba. Aguacero is an artistic, educational, and cultural project that focuses on the traditions and creative expressions of Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance.
Oakland-Berkeley based Aguacero talks history behind Puerto Rican Bomba. Aguacero is an artistic, educational, and cultural project that focuses on the traditions and creative expressions of Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance.
Oakland committee OK's extending controversial ShotSpotter contract
The Oakland Public Safety Committee on Tuesday approved a new contract for the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology after hours of debate.
The Oakland Public Safety Committee on Tuesday approved a new contract for the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology after hours of debate.
Oakland airport fires back at SFO
The Oakland airport is firing back at SFO.
The Oakland airport is firing back at SFO.
Burglary at Oakanna cannabis dispensary on Lakeshore
Oakanna cannabis dispensary was broken into early Wednesday morning, with weed products seen strewn all over the sidewalk along Lakeshore Avenue.
Oakanna cannabis dispensary was broken into early Wednesday morning, with weed products seen strewn all over the sidewalk along Lakeshore Avenue.
Ranked choice voting explained: How it works and mistakes to avoid
Voting is underway for the November 5th election, and some races could be decided by "ranked choice voting," also known as an "instant runoff."
Voting is underway for the November 5th election, and some races could be decided by "ranked choice voting," also known as an "instant runoff."
What to know about the Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao recall election
For the first time in modern history, Oakland voters are being asked whether they want to recall a mayor they put into office two years ago.
For the first time in modern history, Oakland voters are being asked whether they want to recall a mayor they put into office two years ago.
Mario Gonzalez: Judge dismisses manslaughter charges against 2 of 3 Alameda officers
In a major blow to Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, a judge on Monday dismissed charges against two of three Alameda police officers charged with the involuntary manslaughter of Mario Gonzalez because of a prosecutorial paperwork and timing technicality.
In a major blow to Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, a judge on Monday dismissed charges against two of three Alameda police officers charged with the involuntary manslaughter of Mario Gonzalez because of a prosecutorial paperwork and timing technicality.
Amended Oakland Coliseum deal is now $125M
A new deal to sell Oakland's half of the Coliseum is now $125 million, the mayor's office announced on Monday.
A new deal to sell Oakland's half of the Coliseum is now $125 million, the mayor's office announced on Monday.
Oakland considers whether to drop ShotSpotter gunshot detection system
The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.
The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.
What to know about Measure NN: Oakland votes to tax itself for more police
Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.
Oakland is battling a crime wave, prodding residents to consider renewing a local tax to fund police, fire, and violence prevention services.
Jury finds ex-Alameda County sheriff's deputy guilty of 1st degree murder
A jury has found an ex-Alameda County sheriff’s deputy guilty of murdering a Dublin couple, in a tragic case that also exposed nearly 50 other deputies who were found to have received “unsuitable" results on their psychological law enforcement tests.
A jury has found an ex-Alameda County sheriff’s deputy guilty of murdering a Dublin couple, in a tragic case that also exposed nearly 50 other deputies who were found to have received “unsuitable" results on their psychological law enforcement tests.
Vigil for 22-year-old Oakland shooting victim
A vigil was held this weekend for the 22-year-old victim of an Oakland shooting.
A vigil was held this weekend for the 22-year-old victim of an Oakland shooting.
Oakland officers save drowning man from Lake Merritt canal: body camera video
Two Oakland police officers were credited over the weekend for saving a drowning man at a Lake Merritt canal, which was captured on body camera.
Two Oakland police officers were credited over the weekend for saving a drowning man at a Lake Merritt canal, which was captured on body camera.
Oakland mayor holds anti-recall rally, forgets to file formal opposition statement
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held a rally against the recall of her, and also acknowledged she did not file a formal opposition to the recall on the ballot.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held a rally against the recall of her, and also acknowledged she did not file a formal opposition to the recall on the ballot.
2 killed after speeding car crashes into pole: Oakland police
Two people were killed early Saturday morning in Oakland when the vehicle they were in hit a utility pole, according to police.
Two people were killed early Saturday morning in Oakland when the vehicle they were in hit a utility pole, according to police.
High heat continues sizzling the Bay Area
Bay Area residents, on Saturday, sought shelter and relief from high heat. As the first week of October came to an end, most endured 100 degree heat.
Bay Area residents, on Saturday, sought shelter and relief from high heat. As the first week of October came to an end, most endured 100 degree heat.