Black, Jewish community demands Alameda County DA action on illegal jury selection
Brent Turner, co-leader of the San Francisco Bay Area Black and Jewish Unity Coalition, said he wanted the historical wrongs of illegal jury selection to be righted – and quickly.
New law: California bars, nightclubs must provide date rape drug testing kits
On July 1, California will put into effect a new law that seeks to help protect bar and nightclub goers from getting unknowingly drugged. Some bar owners take issue with the law.
KTVU's Julie Haener: Dressing the part and being taken seriously
Julie Haener, KTVU's long-time news anchor patterned herself after highly successful, strong women in TV journalism. She says to be taken seriously you have to dress the part. But before style, you have to have substance.
San Leandro police chase of car burglary suspects ends in fiery crash
San Leandro police officers on Tuesday pursued car burglary suspects into Oakland, where the stolen car being chased burst into flames when the driver crashed into an overpass wall and pole.
Florida family plans to pull son from Oakland college after car break-in
A family from Florida is sending a warning to out-of-town visitors coming to Oakland.
Catalytic converter theft in Oakland caught on video
It took thieves less than two minutes in Oakland to steal a catalytic converter from a parked car.
Arrest made in UC Berkeley arson investigation
Cal Fire identified a suspect in the four recent arson attacks on the UC Berkeley campus and authorities made an arrest Monday, the agency said.
Killing of 22-year-old at Fremont intersection goes unsolved
Community members held a rally in Fremont on Monday demanding justice for the killing of a 22-year-old at an intersection.
Oakland burglary suspect killed by homeowner identified
Authorities on Monday identified the burglary suspect who was shot and killed by a homeowner in Oakland last week.
This James-Beard nominated restaurant is opening a new eatery in Oakland
The owners of a popular James Beard-nominated restaurant are opening a new location in Oakland, as part of a plan to fulfill a longtime dream of its chef.
Fremont library to close end of July
The library in Fremont's Irvington neighborhood will close at the end of July because it has outlived its temporary building.
Police shoot carjacking suspect in Fremont
A carjacking suspect who was shot by a Fremont police officer on Auto Mall Parkway Sunday morning is reported to be in stable condition in the hospital, police said.
Dads and families kayak the San Francisco Bay for Father's Day
Around the Bay Area Sunday, families celebrated Father’s Day with many activities suited to the warm weather.
Raising awareness for HIV testing through theater
A nonprofit theater company is getting ready to premier "You Betta Ask Somebody II." It's a play aimed at raising awareness for HIV testing. The timing is just right, as National HIV Testing day falls a day before the play's premier. You can catch the perfomance at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for The Arts in Oakland on June 28th and 29th.
Fremont hosts first-ever Pride Fair to celebrate LGBTQ community
Dozens turned out to celebrate the LGBTQ community at Fremont's first-ever pride fair. Festivities included live entertainment, a free speech zone, food and drink, and drag bingo.
Alameda County Fair opens with new food, dog show, and raptor attractions
The Alameda County Fair opened Friday with up to 500,000 people expected to attend the event at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton.
Couple devastated after thieves steal veterinary clinic trailer
A San Leandro couple is devastated after thieves made off with a trailer full of supplies and equipment they use to run their mobile pet-vaccine and veterinary clinic.
$85K to smoke weed and roll blunts? One Bay Area company is hiring
Smoakland is looking for a cannabis tester and blunt roller, and the company is offering a pretty penny for the role.
CVS cashier describes deadly security guard shooting at Fremont store
A security guard was shot and killed during his shift at a CVS in Fremont on Thursday night, authorities said.
Overturned Costco big rig blocks traffic on I-580 in Dublin
A Costco big rig overturned and blocked traffic in the westbound lanes of Interstate 580 in Dublin Friday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.