Crime-plagued Oakland neighborhood mulls hiring private security
Residents of a typically safe neighborhood in Oakland's Laurel District are looking to hire private security to patrol their streets.
Volunteers for recall against Alameda DA Price begin to collect signatures
Volunteers and workers hit the streets on Sunday in East Oakland to collect signatures to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
Car stolen but still paying the loan, Oakland resident looks to leave city
Oakland has a car theft epidemic and it's affecting people in different ways.
Oakland sees wave of fires linked to encampments, stolen cars
Neighbors and businesses in an Oakland Fruitvale neighborhood are worried about fires linked to encampments and car thieves.
Oakland leaders, residents hope license readers can put dent in crime
Oakland leaders think installing 300 automated license plate readers will provide more leads for crime investigators and enhance community safety.
Dozens rally for S.F. street vendor who lost hot dog cart in confrontation with city worker
People on Saturday rallied around a hot dog vendor whose cart was knocked to the ground by a San Francisco city worker last week in an incident captured in a video that went viral.
Crowds line San Francisco's waterfront for Blue Angels' Fleet Week air show
The thunderous roars of the Blue Angels took over the San Francisco skyline Friday afternoon as the jets executed their complex aerobatics to the delight of the large crowd gathered to watch at the waterfront.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Point Reyes in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
Loss of Oakland fine-dining restaurants blamed on rampant crime
Two celebrated Oakland restaurants closed on Saturday. Their owners said ongoing crime killed their businesses.
Dilemma of naming Feinstein replacement looms large for Newsom
California elected officials said while it's important to take the time to remember and mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, it's also important for Governor Gavin Newsom to quickly appoint her successor.
Oakland police report auto theft epidemic; more than 10,000 stolen this year
Oakland police report 10,547 stolen vehicles from Jan. 1 to Sept. 17 -- about 40 stolen cars a day.
Oakland mayor asks for patience as she tackles crime, blight, homelessness
Oakland mayor Sheng Thao held the last of her two "Town Talk" community events Saturday at Castlemont High School.
Bay Area homeowners likely to see insurance premiums spike
Home insurance will likely go up across California as the state insurance commissioner announced new rules to regulate the industry.
Popular Oakland restaurant Le Cheval closing at the end of September; Owner blames crime
A popular downtown Oakland restaurant will be shutting down at the end of the month, with the eatery's owner saying rising crime rates have killed his business.
Oakland residents voice frustrations at canvassing event held by Mayor Thao
Public safety was top of mind for everyone at a canvassing event held by Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Saturday morning.