Oakland

StarChase GPS tag helps police arrest 2 teens in Berkeley

There have been more than 1,200 vehicles stolen in Berkeley in 2023, a 64% increase over last year at this time, according to BPD data.

Manslaughter plea for convicted killer, 2 murder charges dropped

"I feel the entire system failed my child," said Berkeley resident Florence McCrary. "They don’t care about the victim at all."

Felon brought loaded gun to Alameda County DA's office

Some DA's office employees were "extremely rattled" this week, one source said, raising multiple concerns about the incident Tuesday.

Prolific cat burglar prowls North Oakland block

"By the time I realized what was going on, she had made off with my underpants," one UC student said.

Alameda County aims to alter election rules amid Price recall

The changes might make it tougher to recall Pamela Price. It's on the ballot as Measure B.

Man gets 40 years after rape of girl next door, escape to Mexico

Berkeley police say Omar Sosa Arenal lived next to the 16-year-old girl for two years and had a "clear view to her bedroom."

Judge drops 1 charge of 5 in Oakland police misconduct case

Judge Scott Patton said the DA's office failed to establish corrupt intent on Phong Tran's part in relation to an attempted bribery charge.