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.
Oakland unveils new dispatch system to help reduce 911 response times
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao says the new computer-aided dispatch system replaces one that was two decades old.
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.
Coliseum sale is 'catalyst' for future Hegenberger corridor development: mayor
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao believes the sale of the Coliseum will be the catalyst for the future development of the blighted Hegenberger corridor.
Done deal: Oakland finalizes sale of Coliseum
Representatives of the ownership group that recently took over the Oakland Coliseum celebrated with city leaders on Tuesday at a press conference in the Coliseum's parking lot, hours ahead of one of the Oakland Athletics baseball team's final home games at the site.
Fremont man's jewelry stolen in car break-in after bank visit
A Fremont man is experiencing a mix of emotions after his family's jewelry was stolen during a car break-in, following a visit to a bank.
13-year-old Oakland boy found after missing for nearly a month
Oakland police are continuing their search for a 13-year-old boy who has been missing for nearly a month.
Pleasanton teen stabbed
Police in Pleasanton are investigating a stabbing involving a juvenile on Monday, the department said.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents deliver heartbreaking eulogy after son slain by Hamas
A funeral was held in Jerusalem Monday for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the 23-year-old who grew up in Berkeley and was taken hostage by Hamas last year.
Bullets pierce silver Dodge Charger in Oakland
Police investigated a shooting Monday morning not far from the Eastmont Oakland police substation where they found a silver Dodge Charger pierced with bullets.
Berkeley vigil held for Israeli-American hostage killed in Gaza
The discovery ended a nearly year-long fight for his release.