Santa Rosa Police Department reinstates Gang Crimes Team
After years of increasing gang violence in Santa Rosa, the police chief on Tuesday confirmed the department's Gang Crimes Team is being reinstated.
Audit gives Oakland a clear path to bring back "Ceasefire" program
As Oakland continues to try to figure out how to address crime in the city, a new audit shows how an earlier strategy that was once credited for bringing gun violence to a historic low should be reinstated.
East Bay city managers call for faster ambulance response times
The city managers of Livermore and Pleasanton recently sent a letter to the Alameda County's contracted ambulance provider, Falck, saying that medical help is taking too long to reach patients in the far eastern parts of the county.
Suspects in Officer Tuan Le murder arraigned in Oakland; DA seeks special circumstances
The two men suspected of killing Oakland police officer Tuan Le were arraigned Thursday morning during their first court appearance since being taken into custody.
Oakland pastor calls slaying of Officer Tuan Le "a wake-up call" for troubled East Bay city
An Oakland pastor on Wednesday told KPIX the city's lack of a police chief to lead the department and the lax prosecution of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price are contributing to rise in violent crime in the city.
Alameda County firefighters keep close watch on storm hazards
Alameda County's first responders are keeping their eyes peeled in case of storm damage or flooding during a patch of bad winter weather.
California to set rules for turning wastewater into drinking water
When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places — the ice in a skating rink, the manufactured snow on ski slopes, in pipes providing irrigation for farmland. And — coming soon — in your drinking glass.
SFUSD students hold rally supporting Palestinians as group faces criticism
More than 100 protesters shut down most of Franklin Street in front of the San Francisco Unified School District offices for 45 minutes Wednesday afternoon. It was all part of a student-led rally demanding more support for Arab and Muslim students.
Outraged Richmond residents attend emergency meeting over stench linked to 2 facilities
The City of Richmond called a special council meeting on Tuesday night to discuss some of the odor issues residents have complained about since last week.
Pro-Palestinian teach-in at Oakland schools prompts concern from parent
People in Oakland had strong feelings Wednesday as schools became a battleground over the war between Israel and Hamas as some teachers participated in a "Teach-In."
Caltrans inspecting storage sites statewide after massive LA fire
CalTrans is paying closer attention to what's under some Bay Area freeways, after last month's huge fire in Southern California.
Residents concerned after Richmond refinery spews black smoke during flaring incident
Communities near Richmond are still reeling after a flaring incident at the Chevron refinery spewed massive clouds of thick black smoke.
Downtown Walnut Creek robberies have business owners concerned crime will affect holiday sales
A rash of robberies in downtown Walnut Creek has some business owners worried as the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching
Oakland teachers union passes resolution supporting Palestinian liberation
Tensions are rising at Oakland schools where a pair of resolutions supporting Palestinians are dividing teachers, parents and students.
Possible PG&E rate hikes prompt protest from different organizations
The California Public Utilities Commission is set to weigh three proposals for PG&E rate hikes, ranging from 9% to 26%