Teen driver arrested following pursuit from San Bruno to Oakland, police say
Authorities said a 16-year-old has been arrested following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle that stretched from the Peninsula to Oakland early Thursday.
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,...
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.
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.
Arrest announced in shocking assault on minor in Golden Gate Park
San Francisco officials, including Mayor Daniel Lurie, Interim Police Chief Paul Yep, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, and Supervisor Connie Chan, announced an arrest in the case of sexual battery on a minor, which took place at the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields on Tuesday. The incident, which occurred during a youth...
Two Arrested in Connection with Daylight Robbery in San Francisco’s Mission District
Two suspects have been apprehended following a bold mid-afternoon robbery in San Francisco's Mission District. San Francisco Police took to social media to inform the public of the arrests of 33-year-old Richard Allen and 24-year-old Gesner Nazaire, both residents of San Francisco, after a reported theft and physical...
Benjamin Vazquez and 3 Minors Arrested for Alleged Home Invasions in Union City and...
Modesto Police Department Press Release Re: Benjamin Vazquez and 3 Juveniles Arrested for Alleged Home Invasion. Armed suspects arrested after home invasion. Four suspects, three juveniles, ages 14 to 17, and 22-year-old Benjamin Vazquez of Stockton – were taken into custody after attempting a home invasion in...

















