Oakland

Kevin Nishita murder charges to see 'significant reductions'

Nishita, a retired veteran police officer, was working as a security guard for a TV news crew when he was killed just before Thanksgiving in 2021.

'This is a farce': Berkeley families slam plea deal in homicide case

After moving through the court process at a glacial pace, the Alameda County DA's Office made a deal with Otis Wyatt last month.

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.