Crime reporter

Harry Harris

Harry Harris is a Pulitzer Prize winning breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group. He began his Oakland Tribune career in September 1965 as a 17-year-old copyboy. He became a reporter in 1972 and is considered one of the best crime and breaking news reporters in the country. He has covered tens of thousands of murders and other crimes in the East Bay. He has also mentored dozens of young reporters, some of whom continue to work in journalism today.

No one in the state won the Powerball lottery game jackpot of $185 million Wednesday night, but someone playing the game at a South Bay convenience store is $621,419 richer, officials said.

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Lottery ticket worth $621,419 sold at South Bay convenience store

June 7, 2024 at 7:22 a.m.

No one in the state won the Powerball lottery game jackpot of $185 million Wednesday night, but someone playing the game at a South Bay convenience store is $621,419 richer,...

The Coroner's Investigator Report lists the cause of death as "acute combined drug toxicity" and notes it was an "accidental manner."

Coroner: Son of former YouTube executive died from accidental drug overdose in UC Berkeley dorm

May 31, 2024 at 3:14 a.m.

The Coroner's Investigator Report lists the cause of death as "acute combined drug toxicity" and notes it was an "accidental manner."

The Nov. 21, 2023 fire gutted the restaurant at 2534 Mandela Parkway. The restaurant was closed at the time and no one was injured.

Officials: Fire that destroyed Horn Barbecue was likely arson

May 3, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

The Nov. 21, 2023 fire gutted the restaurant at 2534 Mandela Parkway. The restaurant was closed at the time and no one was injured.

Blake Mohs, who was planning to be married in the summer of 2023, was working as a loss prevention officer at the Home Depot in Pleasanton when he was shot and killed.

Plea deals reached in fatal shooting of East Bay Home Depot guard

April 24, 2024 at 3:27 p.m.

Blake Mohs, who was planning to be married in the summer of 2023, was working as a loss prevention officer at the Home Depot in Pleasanton when he was shot...

Eight men have been arrested in the armed robbery Tuesday morning of tobacco products from a store delivery man.

Eight suspects arrested in Oakland tobacco products robbery

April 19, 2024 at 4:13 a.m.

Eight men have been arrested in the armed robbery Tuesday morning of tobacco products from a store delivery man.

The Fantasy 5 lottery game jackpot ticket was sold Monday night in San Jose.

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Lotto jackpot winning ticket sold at San Jose business

April 11, 2024 at 4:08 a.m.

The Fantasy 5 lottery game jackpot ticket was sold Monday night in San Jose.

The player, who has not yet been identified, was one of five throughout the state to pick all five numbers and win their share of Thursday's $604,790 overall jackpot.

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Lottery ticket worth more than $120,000 sold at East Bay gas station

March 29, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.

The player, who has not yet been identified, was one of five throughout the state to pick all five numbers and win their share of Thursday's $604,790 overall jackpot.

The four suspects attempted to flee on foot after crashing near Lake Merritt, but they were soon arrested by Oakland police and CHP officers.

Four Napa clothing store theft suspects arrested after crashing stolen vehicle in Oakland

March 27, 2024 at 4:18 a.m.

The four suspects attempted to flee on foot after crashing near Lake Merritt, but they were soon arrested by Oakland police and CHP officers.

The cause of death is pending for the son of a former YouTube executive who died last week in his dormitory on the UC Berkeley campus.

Son of former YouTube executive dies on UC Berkeley campus

February 19, 2024 at 1:31 p.m.

The cause of death is pending for the son of a former YouTube executive who died last week in his dormitory on the UC Berkeley campus.

Two men were arrested after the Berkeley Apple Store had numerous items stolen Thursday for the second day in a row.

On second straight day, suspects arrested in Berkeley Apple store thefts

February 11, 2024 at 7:46 a.m.

Two men were arrested after the Berkeley Apple Store had numerous items stolen Thursday for the second day in a row.

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