Jury convicts boyfriend of murder, torture of Oakland artist
The Alameda County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a jury found a boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder, torture and corporal injury to his then-girlfriend, a ceramicist and poet in Oakland, two years ago.
The Alameda County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a jury found a boyfriend guilty of second-degree murder, torture and corporal injury to his then-girlfriend, a ceramicist and poet in Oakland, two years ago.
World Cup party sparks 'magical' Oakland reunion for teacher and student
In a room of about 30 Cape Verde fans, two people who last saw each other 35 years ago on the island of Santiago, about 6,000 miles away, were unexpectedly reunited at a World Cup watch party in Oakland.
In a room of about 30 Cape Verde fans, two people who last saw each other 35 years ago on the island of Santiago, about 6,000 miles away, were unexpectedly reunited at a World Cup watch party in Oakland.
Oakland's Jack London Square in state of flux
Oakland's Jack London Square is in a state of transition. New businesses are opening — including one Friday morning. But others will be leaving this summer, raising questions about whether any economic boosts to the area can be sustainable.
Oakland's Jack London Square is in a state of transition. New businesses are opening — including one Friday morning. But others will be leaving this summer, raising questions about whether any economic boosts to the area can be sustainable.
Man killed in broad-daylight shooting near Oakland City Hall
A man was shot and killed in broad daylight in downtown Oakland, just blocks from City Hall, and witnesses believe the killing was targeted.
A man was shot and killed in broad daylight in downtown Oakland, just blocks from City Hall, and witnesses believe the killing was targeted.
OUSD could see a budget surplus, if it makes difficult financial choices
OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall.
OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall.
OPD issues citations to rogue boats in estuary
Oakland police on Friday said that they issued several citations and tagged more than two dozen boats that they said were illegally anchored in the estuary.
Oakland police on Friday said that they issued several citations and tagged more than two dozen boats that they said were illegally anchored in the estuary.
OpenAI engineer is using his stock awards to launch new community makerspace in this East Bay city
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
Oakland's 2 Turnt Polo: teen rapper, dancer, and author
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.
Oakland's 2 Turnt Polo: teen rapper, dancer, and author
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing.
New fireworks rules in Alameda County
Fireworks restrictions are getting tougher in unincorporated areas of Alameda County just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
Fireworks restrictions are getting tougher in unincorporated areas of Alameda County just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
Breakdown of who is paying for FIFA World Cup police security in Bay Area
Police officers from Oakland to San Jose have been working overtime shifts, even before the World Cup started, stationed in hotel parking lots to provide extra security for the traveling Australian and Paraguay teams practicing in the Bay Area and playing soccer at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. But who is paying the local officers, and where is the money coming from?
Police officers from Oakland to San Jose have been working overtime shifts, even before the World Cup started, stationed in hotel parking lots to provide extra security for the traveling Australian and Paraguay teams practicing in the Bay Area and playing soccer at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. But who is paying the local officers, and where is the money coming from?
Anger over unexpected dismissal of Alameda High baseball coach
A sudden coaching change has sparked intense community backlash within an East Bay high school baseball community.
A sudden coaching change has sparked intense community backlash within an East Bay high school baseball community.
A taste of Colombia in Alameda
Game-day bites with Alameda's Macondo Colombian Fusion. Owners, Constanza Ortiz and Jacob Loffsner, talk food, tradition, and soccer.
Game-day bites with Alameda's Macondo Colombian Fusion. Owners, Constanza Ortiz and Jacob Loffsner, talk food, tradition, and soccer.
Boats illegally docked at Jack London Aquatic Center now sinking into estuary
An ongoing issue with boats illegally docked at the Jack London Aquatic Center has taken a new turn as the vessels are now sinking into the estuary, impacting local boating programs and a youth camp.
An ongoing issue with boats illegally docked at the Jack London Aquatic Center has taken a new turn as the vessels are now sinking into the estuary, impacting local boating programs and a youth camp.
Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot
It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.
It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.
Oakland camp threatened because of rogue boats
An Oakland youth rowing program is facing safety concerns Monday morning as organizers rush to manage a blocked public dock just hours before campers are scheduled to arrive.
An Oakland youth rowing program is facing safety concerns Monday morning as organizers rush to manage a blocked public dock just hours before campers are scheduled to arrive.
Bay Area German soccer fans erupt in celebration over World Cup win
A standing-room-only crowd packed Speisekammer in Alameda to watch Germany secure a thrilling World Cup victory over the Ivory Coast.
A standing-room-only crowd packed Speisekammer in Alameda to watch Germany secure a thrilling World Cup victory over the Ivory Coast.
Police seek suspect who tried to kidnap woman off Hayward street
Witnesses described the suspect as resembling a "Justin Bieber look-alike."
Witnesses described the suspect as resembling a "Justin Bieber look-alike."
Oakland launches 'Oaktown Thursdays' block party series to boost downtown foot traffic
Oakland kicked off a new block party series Thursday night aimed at drawing residents outdoors and boosting foot traffic for downtown businesses.
Oakland kicked off a new block party series Thursday night aimed at drawing residents outdoors and boosting foot traffic for downtown businesses.
Teen accused of killing 3 in Oakland crash released from custody
A teenager accused of killing three men after driving a vehicle into a crowd of people last month in East Oakland has been released from custody.
A teenager accused of killing three men after driving a vehicle into a crowd of people last month in East Oakland has been released from custody.