San Francisco pedestrian dies after getting hit by vehicle in Richmond District
A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in San Francisco's Richmond District early Monday morning, according to police.
CHP, BART and Oakland police walk through Chinatown to meet merchants
OAKLAND, Calif. - It's been a familiar sight in Oakland's Chinatown, an all-volunteeer patrol taking a walk with police to build connections. But on Tuesday, the group was joined not only by Oakland police but a BART officer and an Oakland CHP captain as well. Together, they met local merchants,...
2 men charged with gun crimes after Gilman shooting
A longtime felon has now been charged in connection with a shooting investigation in northwest Berkeley that closed an intersection for hours Monday. According to court records, 31-year-old Alex Foster was charged with shooting into an occupied apartment, possessing a firearm and ammunition and other crimes. Berkeley...
San Francisco billionaire wants to donate millions to police surveillance
He founder of a local cryptocurrency company wants to donate nearly nine-and-a-half million dollars to a new San Francisco Police Department surveillance unit. The donation is from a nonprofit created by Ripple Labs founder Chris Larsen. Mission Local reports the donations would be funnelled through The San Francisco...
Fire burns large home in Oakland Hills, destroys portion of building
A fire in the Oakland Hills Tuesday afternoon left a home with significant damage, the Fire Department said.
After Fatal CHP Pursuit Crash, Oakland Police Watchdog Says Systemic Changes Are Needed
One week after a high-speed California Highway Patrol chase led to a crash that killed a high school teacher in Oakland, the city’s Police Commission said systemic changes are needed to address how local police apprehend suspects. “Revisions to the pursuit policy alone will not resolve the underlying issues...
Loaded rifle recovered and 14-year-old arrested, after stolen vehicle crash on I-80: CHP
BERKELEY, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol announced the arrest of a 14-year-old who investigators said was in a stolen car and in possession of a loaded AK-style rifle on Interstate 80 in the East Bay. What we know:. Investigators said on Friday, officers attempted to pull over a gray...
Bay Area man convicted of imprisoning woman in hotel gets 394 year prison sentence
A man who was convicted of holding an elderly woman captive inside a San Francisco Bay Area hotel for more than two years has been sentenced to nearly 400 years is prison, prosecutors said.
Man held woman captive at hotel for 2 years, CA officials say. He’s sentenced
During sentencing, the woman said she “survived beyond all odds,” according to prosecutors.
San Leandro city council member targeted by Department of Justice in Sheng Thao investigation
San Leandro City Council Member Bryan Azevedo is facing charges of conspiracy, bribery, and lying to federal investigators. I-Team's Dan Noyes has the latest.
