Oakland school district report shows recent lead testing results

The new report highlights recent testing, the latest numbers around lead levels, and contingency plans for drinking water on Oakland school campuses.

Suspect in Dublin homicide identified after arrest in SoCal

 Authorities on Monday identified the suspect accused of killing a man at an apartment complex in Dublin.

Oakland police boat at Tiburon café raises questions about proper use

An Oakland police boat carrying what appears to be off-duty officers and friends or family members, including two children, was spotted at a waterfront Tiburon café over the weekend, upsetting at least one man who thinks that a public law enforcement vessel and its employees should not be engaged in non-official behavior.

Alameda County firefighter accused of racist rant on paid leave

The Alameda County firefighter says he is on paid administrative leave until an internal investigation is complete.

Alameda County firefighter accused of offensive remarks against driver in viral video

A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.

Oakland-bound flight forced to make emergency landing

An Alaska Airlines flight on the way to Oakland from Seattle was forced on Sunday to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off.

Deadly shooting at Berkeley homeless shelter

Berkeley police are currently investigating a shooting at a homeless shelter that left one person dead on Sunday evening

Suspect in Dublin homicide near elementary school detained in Southern California

A man suspected to be involved in a fatal shooting in a Dublin apartment was detained Saturday in Barstow, nearly 400 miles away from the scene of the crime. 

Suspect arrested in shooting of 7-Eleven clerk

Police arrested an Oakland man after he allegedly shot a 7-Eleven clerk in an armed robbery in San Leandro. 

Oakland minors missing for several weeks

Two Oakland minors have been missing for several weeks now out of Oakland, police shared.

Alameda hosts North America's largest electric vehicle festival
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With entrance to the festival, attendees can test drive essentially whatever electric vehicle they want, with 13 major automakers there, including Tesla, Ford, Porche and Lucid. Tesla's Cybertruck was also available for test driving.

Over $450K in stolen merchandise recovered in Oakland home

Nearly half a million dollars worth of stolen goods were recovered in an Oakland home after a month-long investigation. 

Woman suspected in killing ex-boyfriend

Alameda County sheriff's deputies arrested a woman in connection with the homicide of her ex-boyfriend on Thursday. 

Oakland city leaders claim crime is down, address public concerns
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The city of Oakland hosted the first of five public safety meetings Friday night, outlining what they are doing to lower the crime rate.

Fremont jogger killed in hit-and-run identified

A jogger in Fremont who was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver earlier this month was identified by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as Francisco Javier Urrea Cebreros, a 30-year-old Hayward resident.   

Alameda police save the day for girl with cancer after theft

A thief attempted to steal a young girl’s dreams of being a superhero in Alameda, but actual heroes stepped in to save the day.