City of Oakland receives $7.2M in funding to resolve homelessness for 150 people
Mayor Sheng Thao on Friday announced the City of Oakland has been awarded $7.2 million in homeless encampment resolution funding from the State of California.
4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
Oakland In-N-Out set to close for good Sunday
In-N-Out called its location on Oakport Street in Oakland home since 2005, but the iconic burger chain will close its doors for good on Sunday, almost two decades later.
Floyd Mitchell named Oakland police chief
Oakland's new police chief is Floyd Mitchell, who was head of the Lubbock, Texas police last year, Mayor Sheng Thao announced Friday.
Oakland mayor recall speeds ahead as residents gather calling for ouster
With lightning speed just three weeks into signature gathering, the effort to oust Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao appears to be gathering steam. Using a shuttered business for their stage, recallers say they are succeeding.
Oakland's mayor claims crime drops, but omits robbery and home-invasion increase
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao rejected suggestions Tuesday that crime is on the rise in her city.