Police arrest suspect in 2024 attempted robbery of Berkeley gas station
PITTSBURG, Calif. - A year-long investigation into the attempted robbery of a Berkeley gas station ended with an arrest this week, police announced Friday. The Pittsburg Police Department arrested 49-year-old Richmond resident Arcturus Wiggins on Oct. 26. Wiggins has been charged with attempting to rob a Chevron gas...
Man awaits trial on allegations he threatened to kill Oakland mayor
There is enough evidence to send an El Cerrito man to trial for allegedly threatening to torture and kill the mayor of Oakland, according to a ruling by an Alameda County Superior Court judge this week. Judge Thomas Stevens ruled Tuesday that 45-year-old David Pokorny can be tried on allegations...
Oakland boy paralyzed by stray bullet receives custom Mario Kart wheelchair costume
A 10-year-old Oakland boy celebrated Halloween in a way he thought was impossible — rolling around in a life-sized Mario Kart built around his wheelchair.
Illegal casino operator charged with multiple felonies in Oakland after high-speed chase
Oakland Police Department has charged a suspected illegal casino manager with multiple felony charges. An Dao, 44, has been charged with multiple felony counts following a high-speed chase that saw Oakland police follow him throughout the city. This came after a shooting related to an alleged illegal casino ring,...
On Halloween, Alameda’s Gold Coast is a living nightmare
By Max Harrison-Caldwell and Garrett LeahyPhotography by Niki WilliamsPublished Oct. 31, 2025 • 8:20pm. Alameda’s Gold Coast — a stately residential enclave home to more than a few “Yes on 50" signs — has been struck by a horrifying plague of ghouls, graves, and inflatable eyeballs. Even more troubling: sources say...
Another delay in case against ex-San Leandro police officer who killed man at Walmart...
An Alameda County judge decided to postpone a decision on whether to dismiss charges against a former San Leandro police officer who killed a man at a Walmart store more than five years ago. The family says they are increasingly frustrated by how the case is dragging out.
Halloween morning home blaze in Fremont hospitalizes four
(KRON) — The Fremont Fire Department is investigating a fiery blaze that broke out early Halloween morning on Lockwood Avenue. FFD said fire crews responded to the flames just after 2 a.m. Friday at a single-family home to “find active fire conditions throughout the residence.” Fremont Fire said all four residents...
End hunger in California: How to help those in need in your community
ABC7 News Bay Area is teaming up with our sister ABC stations to support our food banks across Southern California, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Fresno and Central Valley. Here's how you can help:
Redwood City Police Investigate Death of Unidentified Man Suspected of Fatal Fall
On Sunday, an unsettling discovery was made in Redwood City, where a man was found unconscious with what appeared to be a traumatic injury to his head. In a press release by the Redwood City Police Department, they revealed details about the incident on the 1900 block of Broadway, where police responded to a call at...
Rabid bat discovered near Bay Area playground, health officials warn
While no exposures have been confirmed, officials are warning residents to avoid contact with wild animals and to ensure pets are vaccinated.
