A DA kept Black women off a jury; California Supreme Court says that wasn't racial bias
Twenty-four years later, the Alameda District Attorney’s office is in the hot seat for allegedly striking Black and Jewish people from juries around the time of Nadey’s sentencing. A federal judge two months ago ordered it to review all of its death penalty cases to look for signs of racial bias.
Berkeley middle school closed for 2 years because of wood rot
Longfellow Middle School in Berkeley has survived natural disasters, economic tumult and changing demographics. It's latest crisis could deal a death blow.
Newark police surround gas station
Newark police on Friday morning surrounded a Chevron gas station.
FBI raids Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home
FBI agents raided a home tied to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday morning, although it was not immediately clear what they were looking for.
The real politics of the federal raid on Oakland's mayor
A big house on Skyline Boulevard was raided by U.S. Postal Inspectors. This happened at the same time Mayor Sheng Thao’s home and office was raided by FBI agents.
Firefighter severely burned in Corral fire released from hospital
An Alameda County firefighter who was seriously burned fighting the Corral fire near Livermore was released from the hospital on Thursday.
Oakland shooting investigation blocks traffic on I-880, lanes reopen
Southbound I-880 lanes near 16th Street in Oakland are reopening following a temporary closure due to police investigating a shooting.
Oakland Juneteenth shooting: 15 shot at celebration
A Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland took a dramatic turn as gunshots rang out, leaving 15 people injured.
Oakland man sentenced nearly 30 years in prison for armed robbery
The 24-year-old Oakland man was sentenced to 28 years in state prison this week for robbing a woman in Stockton of her rent money at gunpoint in 2023, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office.
Bay Area water parks: Here's your splash guide to summer
The Bay Area is home to more than half a dozen water parks. Here’s your summer guide to popular spots where families can splash and cool off from the heat.
Police chase on East Bay freeway ends in car crash
A traffic stop in Hayward Wednesday evening ended in a chase a city away with rammed police cars and spike strips.
Hayward family desperate to find missing woman
A Hayward family is in a desperate search for their loved one and is asking for the public's help in finding the 60-year-old woman.
Fifth annual Junteenth celebration held in Town Jubilee
Oakland's Fifth Annual Juneteenth celebration was held in Oakland's Town Jubilee on Wednesday.
Oakland Juneteenth celebrations erupt in violence, OPD says multiple shot
An Oakland Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt ended in violence Wednesday night. The Oakland Police Department says multiple people were shot, but did not have an exact number of victims.
Family of Newark homicide victim still in pain with case unsolved
Two years later, there are many unanswered questions regarding a homicide in Newark where a 24-year-old man was killed after being attacked at a park. His killer has never been found.
Fremont CVS security guard killed on the job identified
The security guard killed at a CVS in Fremont has been identified, authorities said.
School garden funded by Steph and Ayesha Curry in Oakland vandalized
Someone tore apart the garden at a school garden that had been funded by Steph and Ayesha's foundation.
Family mourns Oakland 16-year-old boy whose body dumped on side of road
Candles, photos, and balloons mark the spot in West Oakland where police say 16-year-old Nathan Chanthavong was found dead.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to face recall election in November
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will face a recall election after the campaign to oust her from office garnered enough signatures to put it on the November ballot.
Oakland police investigate shootout between groups
Authorities are investigating a shootout in broad daylight between two groups in East Oakland, according to police.