Woman missing after armed kidnapping in Oakland, police say
Oakland police are searching for a woman in her early 30s who was reportedly struck with a firearm and forced into a dark-colored sedan in the Redwood Heights neighborhood.
3 wounded in early morning Oakland shooting near Lake Merritt
Three people were shot Tuesday morning near Oakland’s Lake Merritt, resulting in one arrest. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition and two others were in stable condition.
Report ranks California’s 10 most dangerous cities. See the list
California is known for its Hollywood glamour and stunning scenery. But even in its most picturesque moments, crime still happens. To identify the areas most affected by crime, Reolink — a home safety and security company — analyzed crime data and ranked the 10 most dangerous cities in the Golden State. Here's what to
Five-county coalition launches campaign against $14 billion+ Bay Area transit tax
Committee for Affordable Bay Area Transit demands transit agencies address waste, alternative funding sources, and non-binding oversight loopholes before locking in a 14-year tax hike. WALNUT CREEK, CA — A five-county coalition of taxpayer advocates, transit reformers and civic leaders today announced Monday, July 6, 2
Fresno teen missing for months located in Oakland
Nicholas Telles, a 16-year-old who was last seen in Fresno's Tower District in November 2024, was found safe in Oakland on Tuesday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
Wildfire detection satellites built in Bay Area launched Tuesday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The first satellite system specifically made to detect wildfire threats in California and across the globe will go online later this year following Tuesday’s SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Governor Gavin Newsom announced. Among the 81 payloads aboard the rocket were thre
Founder of legendary Bay Area record store dies at 82
For decades, The Record Man drew vinyl collectors and music fans to Redwood City. Now the shop’s community is preparing to remember its founder.
14-year-old Bay Area sprinter is ranked #1 in California and in the nation
CASTRO VALLEY, Calif. - An East Bay 14-year-old athlete is breaking records and making a name for herself in the world of track and field. Janet Criss is currently ranked as the top middle school sprinter in both California and the country for the 100-meter. And she's on her way to the USA Track and Field Junior Olympi
Oakland Traffic Stop Over Expired Tags Uncovers AR-15 And Glock
What started as a routine traffic stop over expired tags in Oakland last Saturday ended with an arrest and a car full of firepower, according to authorities. A California Highway Patrol officer reported finding an AR-15-style rifle, a Glock handgun and several high-capacity rifle magazines, and the driver was booked in
California DMV tells 11,000 drivers to retake written test or risk losing licenses
About 11,000 California drivers have received DMV letters telling them to retake their written test within 30 days or risk losing their licenses.
