Police: Alcohol likely a factor in hit-and-run that critically injured...
OAKLAND — Alcohol appears to have been a factor in a hit-and-run incident that left a 10-year-old girl in critical condition Friday afternoon. Related Articles Young Oakland girl critically injured by...
View ArticleSlaying of musician outside Oakland club in 2015 solved by police
OAKLAND — The fatal shooting of a musician outside a downtown club in 2015 was committed by a man who later was killed in a police chase in Placer County, authorities said Thursday. Related Articles...
View ArticleEast Oakland shootings kill one, wound another
OAKLAND — One man was killed and another was in critical condition after two separate shootings in East Oakland on Tuesday, police said. Related Articles 21-year-old man stabbed to death in San Jose...
View ArticleMan hospitalized in East Oakland stabbing
OAKLAND — A stabbing in East Oakland on Tuesday hospitalized a man in critical condition, police said. Related Articles Thanksgiving Day shooting leaves man in critical condition Fremont: Police muster...
View ArticleOakland stabbing victim dies, woman arrested
OAKLAND — A 24-year-old woman suspected of stabbing a man to death in East Oakland on Tuesday has been arrested, police said. The stabbing happened in the 1200 block of 71st Avenue around 11:42 a.m.,...
View ArticleEast Oakland shooting victim identified
OAKLAND — A man shot to death in East Oakland early Tuesday has been identified. Related Articles 21-year-old man stabbed to death in San Jose home is identified Man fatally shot in East Oakland Person...
View ArticleSuspect shot and wounded by officers near Richmond BART station
RICHMOND — A suspect believed to be carrying a rifle near a BART station was shot by the transit agency’s police officers early Thursday, authorities said. Related Articles Richmond man shot by BART...
View ArticlePit bulls attack and severely injure two people, kill dog in Oakland
OAKLAND — A man and woman were hospitalized with severe bite wounds after they were attacked by two pit bulls in East Oakland Friday morning, police said. The woman’s pit bull was also attacked and...
View Article‘Miracle’ survival for driver whose car hit moving train in San Leandro
SAN LEANDRO — A “miracle” is how police described the minor injures suffered by a motorist who drove around lowered railroad crossing gates Wednesday morning, barreling into an Amtrak train and...
View ArticleThanksgiving Day shooting leaves man in critical condition
OAKLAND — An early morning shooting on Thursday left one man in critical condition, police said. The shooting occurred around 6:08 a.m. on the 900 block of High Street, adjacent to the railroad tracks....
View ArticleSmoky fire burns at Oakland homeless camp
OAKLAND — A large plume of black smoke could be seen Saturday morning when part of a West Oakland homeless encampment burned in a fire. The fire began around 8:19 a.m. on the 2600 block of Wood Street...
View ArticleBody found with pickup truck that went into Oakland Estuary
OAKLAND — Diving crews found a person dead in the Oakland Estuary early Sunday, hours after witnesses saw a minivan crash into the water, authorities said. Witnesses called 911 around 8:16 a.m. and...
View ArticleMan found dead in West Oakland apartment
OAKLAND — A man was found dead in his West Oakland apartment Friday afternoon and police are investigating the case as a homicide. The man’s name, age, and cause of death were not disclosed. The man...
View ArticleElderly man dead in Alameda house fire
ALAMEDA — A man in his 90s died Monday morning in a fire that moved through a single-story home, fire officials said. Related Articles Firefighters knock down one-alarm blaze at Martinez home None hurt...
View ArticleOakland council agrees on last, best offer for striking unions
OAKLAND — After more than an hour of discussions, Oakland city councilmembers Wednesday decided on a final offer to send to the city’s two major unions who have been striking since Monday, president...
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City worker strike enters fourth day in Oakland; city declares impasse
(If you’re having trouble viewing this video on a mobile device, click here.) OAKLAND — The city worker strike — in its fourth day with no signs of stopping — reached a milestone Friday afternoon when...
View ArticleCampus sexual assault under investigation in Oakland
OAKLAND — Police are investigating a sexual assault that was reported Friday morning on the campus of Mills College. The assault was reported around 7:15 a.m. on Friday at 5000 MacArthur Blvd., the...
View ArticleWoman walking downtown killed in Oakland hit-run
OAKLAND — A woman died early Sunday, and police were looking for the driver who fled after hitting her with a vehicle. Related Articles Murder suspect arrested in woman’s fatal Martinez shooting...
View ArticleTwo killed in separate East Oakland shootings
OAKLAND — Two people were killed in separate East Oakland shootings within a 30-minute span Thursday night, according to police. The first instance was reported at 8:41 p.m. when police dispatchers got...
View ArticleWinning $40 million lottery ticket sold at Albany mini-mart
ALBANY — One lucky person won the $40 million jackpot after buying a winning state lottery ticket at a mini-mart Saturday night. Related Articles Fremont: Man wins $750,000 from lottery scratcher...
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