Faith leaders say Oakland mayor deserves a chance, Libby Schaaf says otherwise
The Mayor called reporters into Democratic Party Headquarters in Oakland to make an announcement of new appointments who want to serve and oppose the recall effort.
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announces run for state treasurer
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced her run for California state treasurer in the 2026 election.
Oakland mayor says she's rising to challenges in State of the City speech, critics say otherwise
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao acknowledged the city's many problems but voiced optimism Tuesday that she will be able to transform Oakland into a cleaner and safer city.
Oakland police searching for suspects still at large in Rudsdale school shooting
Police are asking the public for help in identifying suspects involved in the mass shooting at Rudsdale High School that ultimately killed one.
City of Oakland to begin implementing universal preschool following court victory
Following a three-year court challenge, access to universal preschool in Oakland is becoming a reality, city and community leaders said Wednesday.
'Freaky Tales' movie shoot irking some Oakland merchants
A movie being filmed in Oakland promises to raise the city's profile, but not everyone is happy: some merchants say this glitzy production is an unwelcome spectacle.
With Thao on top, Taylor can concede or pay for recount in Oakland's mayoral race
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
5 Oakland residents given keys to the city
There was an evening of music and celebration at Oakland’s Frank Ogawa Plaza Thursday, as Mayor Libby Schaaf presented five longtime Oakland residents with the key to the city.
Mayor Schaaf delivers her final Oakland State of the City address
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf delivered her final state of the city speech, not at city hall, but in the Fruitvale District, where she said she began her political service in 1999.
Oakland police investigating 103rd homicide of the year as elected leaders discuss the city's violence
OPD is investigating their 103rd homicide of the year, officials say. The latest fatal shooting took place on the same day elected leaders met to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland.
Homeless population in Alameda County approaching 10,000 people
Alameda County's homeless population grew 22 percent over the past three years and is approaching 10,000 people, according to the release Wednesday of official point-in-time numbers.
Some take aim at Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf as her 8 years wind down
The three biggest issues facing Oakland now are crime, homelessness and blight, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said at a State of the City address Tuesday morning.
Secretary Buttigieg tours parts of Oakland to be improved by federal funding
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday toured areas of Oakland set to be improved by money the city received from his agency last year.
U.S. transportation secretary celebrates near-completion of the long-anticipated Central Subway Project
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stopped by San Francisco on Thursday to celebrate the near-completion of Muni's decades-long project to extend rail lines from Chinatown to Mission Bay's Chase Center.
All shops at strip mall in Oakland's Little Saigon burglarized
Merchants at a strip mall in Oakland's Little Saigon neighborhood were up in arms Monday after burglars hit the entire complex before dawn, breaking in through roofs and popping front-door locks.
Man celebrating 34th birthday killed in downtown Oakland triple shooting
Oakland police are investigating a downtown shooting early Wednesday that killed a man celebrating his 34th birthday and injured two women with him.
Security cameras being added to California freeways
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his office would fund a freeway camera program that would install 200 advanced CCTV cameras at 50 locations in California.
Oakland police complete 51 of 52 required reforms
A federal monitor declared Wednesday that the Oakland Police Department has completed 51 out of 52 reforms required under the 2003 "Riders" case settlement.
Civil rights attorneys say end to OPD federal oversight is historic accomplishment
Civil rights attorneys say ending federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department is a "historic accomplishment."
A's dealt setback in effort to build new stadium in Oakland
A committee to protect San Francisco Bay recommended Wednesday that the Port of Oakland keep Charles P. Howard Terminal for maritime use rather than allowing the Oakland A's to build a new ballpark there.