Oakland hills Fire: I-580 reopens, forward progress stopped
Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of a five-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks out against recall as critics interrupt her rally
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fought back Tuesday against those calling for her ouster, even while being interrupted by a small but vocal group of protesters in the city's Chinatown.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao delivers State of the City address
The address comes as Thao faces a recall effort in the November election.
Amended Oakland Coliseum deal is now $125M
A new deal to sell Oakland's half of the Coliseum is now $125 million, the mayor's office announced on Monday.
Oakland Coliseum: A new deal on the table?
In selling the Oakland Coliseum site, the City of Oakland is trying to avoid major spending cuts that could deeply reduce police and fire services to a city in need.
Oakland Coliseum sale payment dispute triggers concern of public safety cuts
Three Oakland councilmembers contend that because the city has not received a critical installment it believes is due by the beginning of the month, a contingency budget will kick in starting October 1st. They say that means drastic public safety cuts may be coming soon.
Oakland Mayor Thao issues executive order aimed at clearing homeless camps
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao issued an executive order on Monday aimed at clearing the city's homeless encampments more thoroughly and with more alacrity.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao heads into recall election with FBI raid over campaign
Here is how the FBI raid of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home is impacting efforts to recall her.
Retail theft sting's success hailed by Oakland, state leaders
*22 suspects arrested *Large, state-wide theft ring *Case not connected to murder of Oakland officer
East Oakland dad fed up, says kids are walking past filth and blight to school
An East Oakland father is taking his concerns to social media. He said the city isn’t doing enough to clean up streets in his neighborhood.
Oakland neighbors take matters into their own hands to prevent sideshows
A fed-up group of Oakland neighbors is calling on the city to make their streets safer.
Longtime critic calls for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation
A growing chorus calling for embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign is only getting louder.
City of Oakland reaches deal to sell its half of Coliseum
A deal has been reached between the City of Oakland and the Coliseum to sell off the city's half of the venue.
Newsom presses Oakland to change strict policy on police chases
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a letter to Oakland leaders on Friday, urging them to re-evaluate restrictions on police pursuits.
Oakland City Council approves mayor's budget to close $177M deficit
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday approved the mayor's budget, which will maintain most of the city's functions under the assumption that the sale of the Coliseum goes through this summer.
Congressional candidate blasts Thao, reveals ties to Duong family
A Congressional candidate and local Vietnamese community leader blasted embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday outside City Hall.
Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence, won't resign
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.
Oaklanders demand Mayor Sheng Thao to publicly appear after raid, mass shooting
A small group of opponents of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao were making their voices heard Sunday evening at a downtown plaza, demanding the mayor present herself amid all the unrest.
Oakland mayor's lawyer says she has 'nothing to hide,' 'will cooperate' with FBI investigation
FBI agents searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home Thursday and the properties of the politically connected Duong family, the owners of the company that runs the city's recycling program. The FBI said no arrests were made.