OPD investigating suspicious death in Dimond Canyon
For several weeks, neighbors in the upper-Dimond neighborhood have been asking questions about a man who was found hanging from a tree, lifeless, just off the popular Bridgeview hiking trail. The disturbing incident, which the Oakland Police Department believes was a suicide, has led some on social media to ask...
Tsunami warning: First waves reach Hawaii; Northern California in danger zone
Hawaii was braced for swells of nearly 10 feet above sea level, and the far Northern California coast is under a warning, with people urged to see higher ground.
Slain Oakland parole agent Joshua Byrd remembered at memorial service
A memorial service was held Tuesday for parole agent Joshua Byrd, who was shot and killed in Oakland earlier this month.
Oakland Man Charged With Murder for Alleged DUI Hit-and-Run That Killed 76-Year-Old Woman
Retired 76-year-old schoolteacher Darlene Scalf was visiting Oakland from Louisiana when she was killed by a hit-and-run driver the morning of July 13, and the driver was allegedly intoxicated and is now facing murder charges. In mid-July, retired 76-year-old Louisiana schoolteacher Darlene Scalf was visiting Oakland...
Hayward man lands $2 million California Lottery jackpot following previous wins
A Hayward resident on an incredible lottery lucky streak landed a $2 million jackpot on a California Lottery scratcher game, officials said.
Map of California tsunami hazard zones: Look up your address
This interactive map shows what California coastal areas you should evacuate under a tsunami warning.
Drivers face $25 on-the-spot fines over new ‘daylight’ law – and the rules apply...
DRIVERS have been warned that they risk being slapped with fines as cops start to enforce a new parking law. A daylighting measure, which became law earlier this year, is now being enforced in cities and offenders could see on-the-spot penalties. And drivers who are not following the letter of...
California condor dies of lead poisoning despite efforts by Oakland Zoo
A freed California condor died of lead poisoning at the Oakland Zoo Sunday after veterinarians “did everything they could” to save the animal's life, the zoo said.
Fundraiser underway for worker who died at Berkeley job site
The construction worker who died on a job site at a Berkeley elementary school last week was a father of seven and his family's main provider, according to a fundraiser launched in recent days. "JD was the heart of every room he entered — the kind of person who lit up a space with his laugh, his goofy jokes, and his...
Minnesota City Among 25 Most Dangerous Places In U.S.
This is definitely not a list you want to be on but unfortunately, no place is completely free or safe from crime for the most part. There are a ton of different crimes, from porch pirates stealing a package off of your front step to more serious crimes like armed robbery and the like.
