Oakland

State to 'speed up prosecutions' after Alameda County DA delay

State prosecutors will focus on certain complex cases involving "violent and organized crime," the governor's office said.

Car goes off Grizzly Peak, occupants largely unscathed

The investigation is ongoing. OPD asks anyone with videos or photos of this incident to share them with police to help with the case.

DA motion prevails, condemned man now eligible for parole

The Alameda County DA's office initiated the review, arguing for Keith Thomas to be resentenced "in the interests of justice."

DA: Murderer to be freed as death penalty review expands

Update: The DA said three people on death row had already been resentenced. But it turns out the deals still need to go before a judge.

Former UC Berkeley janitor to stand trial in gay murder case

Sweven Waterman and Curtis Marsh "exchanged" six phone calls shortly before the fatal stabbing, OPD said. No motive in the case has been released.

Fireworks started 2-acre grass fire in Berkeley-Oakland hills

Firefighters were able to put out the blaze quickly with an "aggressive fire attack," BFD said. Authorities are investigating how it started.

Oakland man, 28, struck and killed by train in Berkeley

The man was identified as Malik Cross, 28, of Oakland, the Alameda County coroner's office said Thursday.