Bishop O'Dowd Dragons coaching staff loaded with NFL experience

There have been over 20 Dragons who have played on Bishop O'Dowd's football field who have also ended up in the National Football League.

Violent night in Oakland: sideshows, deadly shootings, armed robbery

Saturday night was a busy night for Oakland police. It started early with deadly shooting and ended with the Bay Bridge shut down by sideshow spectators. 

Teens missing out of Oakland for several weeks, months

Two teens have not been seen for several weeks, with one not seen since July, Oakland police shared.

California's largest pet adoption event in Berkeley a success

The 12th Annual Bark Around the Block event in Berkeley helped more than 150 pets find loving homes on Saturday.

Gunfire erupts at Oakland sideshow, neighbors grow frustrated with leadership

An East Oakland neighborhood erupted into gunfire early Saturday morning amid an hour-long show, and neighbors say police were nowhere to be found. Residents expressed fear that the next time, stray gunfire might enter an area home and hurt someone.

CHP armed carjacking pursuit ends in crash

Two armed carjacking suspects, including a minor, were arrested following a pursuit in Oakland. 

Oakland school uses football rematch to cement life-long friendships

Castlemont High School prepares to host its rival from Southern California, Dorsey High School. The two teams played last year in SoCal as part of an effort to expand the horizons for the students of the two, inner city schools. But before the game, the players mentored younger kids, and participated in a workshop.

2 teens arrested in brutal beatdown of Dublin student in locker room

Charges have been filed and arrests made against two teenagers allegedly involved in an attack against a Dublin High School football player last month. 

Internal Affairs must report directly to OPD chief: judge

A federal judge on Friday ordered that the Internal Affairs division report directly to the Oakland police chief, a ruling that also extends the oversight of the department, which has been under this monitoring for more than 20 years.

Alameda County court begins mandatory furloughs

The Alameda County Superior Court on Friday began mandatory furloughs for court staff, which they said is necessary because of California’s budget deficit.

Sunglass Hut ransacked in Livermore: Thieves steal 190 pairs of specs

Police in Livermore are looking for the three thieves who struck at Sunglass Hut on Tuesday, making off with 190 pairs of eyewear valued at some $50,000, officials say. 

Driver hits 2 pedestrians before crashing into Alameda café

One business in Alameda had their Thursday morning begin with a bang after a car crashed into it shortly before 10 a.m.

Man charged after fatal dog mauling in Oakland, victim's brother speaks

A 57-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of another man who was fatally mauled by three dogs in Oakland, police said.

Oakland unveils new dispatch system in hopes of reducing 911 response times

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday announced the city is now equipped with an updated computer-aided dispatch system that replaces one that's two decades old.

Food & Wine names Oakland's Burdell 'Restaurant of the Year'

Food & Wine magazine on Wednesday announced that its editors chose an Oakland establishment as its "Restaurant of the Year."

'Lost for words': Mom killed in Oakland DUI crash on I-880

A woman killed early Sunday in a crash on Interstate 880 in Oakland by a driver suspected of being under the influence was on her way to work.