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.

Fleeing suspect no match for East Bay parks cop - a trained runner

A convicted felon thought he could outrun an East Bay parks police officer - who also happens to be an experienced distance runner.

1 dead in Oakland work-related accident, police say

One person is dead in Oakland following a work-related accident on Thursday, officials confirm. 

Newsom reignites controversy over Oakland's police pursuit policy

Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee on decision to run for Oakland mayor

Congresswoman Barbara Lee launched her campaign Wednesday, joining the special election race for Mayor of Oakland. Supporters who had been urging her to enter the race for mayor, greeted her as she made her way to the city clerk's office at 1:30pm to sign the official paperwork needed to launch her campaign.

Strong winds topple trees in Bay Area, cause power outages

Strong wind gusts whipping through the Bay Area early Wednesday morning knocked down trees and temporarily shut down part of a freeway. 

Alameda County District Attorney: 15 candidates want the job

A total of 15 candidates want to replace recalled Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, including many people in her office, the city attorney of Alameda and the executive director of The Crucible.