Oakland

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.

Triple murder case begins for alleged Berkeley gang member

Authorities say Joe Carroll Jr. was a Waterfront gang member who killed three men and tried to kill three others between 2009 and 2011.

Speedy plea deal for brothers, Berkeley gun case dropped

The Alameda County DA's office dismissed multiple felony charges against both men just one week after filing a case against them.

Police investigate shooting on Berkeley-Oakland border

Police are checking with area hospitals to see if anyone has come in with a gunshot wound.

Man held to answer in fatal shooting of Cal basketball great

Dashcam footage from other drivers helped the CHP identify suspect Juan Angel Garcia, then 25, in the death of Gene Ransom.