Oakland homelessness numbers drop by 20%: report
Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% in the past two years, according to an Alameda County Health report released on Tuesday. It’s the first such decline in more than a decade.
Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% in the past two years, according to an Alameda County Health report released on Tuesday. It’s the first such decline in more than a decade.
Alameda County DA charges teen accused in fatal Oakland crash
Dickson said the suspect is facing “multiple charges related to the deaths of three individuals," but did not enumerate the exact charges.
Dickson said the suspect is facing “multiple charges related to the deaths of three individuals," but did not enumerate the exact charges.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee hints she's running again
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday hinted that she's running for mayor again.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday hinted that she's running for mayor again.
Oakland voters undecided over Measure E parcel tax
Some voters in Oakland are expressing skepticism over Measure E, a new parcel tax heading to the June ballot. While supporters argue the funding is critical to maintaining vital city services, opponents contend that previously approved tax hikes have failed to deliver on their promises.
Some voters in Oakland are expressing skepticism over Measure E, a new parcel tax heading to the June ballot. While supporters argue the funding is critical to maintaining vital city services, opponents contend that previously approved tax hikes have failed to deliver on their promises.
3 victims killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash identified by officials
Three victims killed in a Saturday night crash in Oakland have been identified by officials, KTVU has learned.
Three victims killed in a Saturday night crash in Oakland have been identified by officials, KTVU has learned.
16-year-old Oakland soccer phenom makes his pro debut
A 16-year-old Oakland high school student, a phenom considered one of California’s best soccer players in his age group, made his pro-soccer debut over the weekend, proudly playing for his hometown.
A 16-year-old Oakland high school student, a phenom considered one of California’s best soccer players in his age group, made his pro-soccer debut over the weekend, proudly playing for his hometown.
Teen driver accused of speeding in Oakland crash that killed 3 pedestrians
A 17-year-old accused of plowing into several pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend, killing three of them, was speeding at the time of the crash, authorities said Monday.
A 17-year-old accused of plowing into several pedestrians in East Oakland over the weekend, killing three of them, was speeding at the time of the crash, authorities said Monday.
Oakland city administrator resigns over 'degrading, unprofessional' texts
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Monday that a city administrator resigned over "degrading and unprofessional communications" that surfaced in documents obtained through a Public Records Request.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Monday that a city administrator resigned over "degrading and unprofessional communications" that surfaced in documents obtained through a Public Records Request.
Teen arrested after car plows into 6 Oakland pedestrians, killing 3
A teenager has been arrested after police said they slammed a car into six pedestrians on Saturday night in East Oakland, killing three and injuring the others.
A teenager has been arrested after police said they slammed a car into six pedestrians on Saturday night in East Oakland, killing three and injuring the others.
East Bay woman helps foster youth attend prom through nonprofit project
For many teenagers, prom is a milestone memory. But for students in foster care or facing financial hardship, the cost of dresses, suits, tickets and other essentials can make that night feel out of reach.
For many teenagers, prom is a milestone memory. But for students in foster care or facing financial hardship, the cost of dresses, suits, tickets and other essentials can make that night feel out of reach.
Feds file charge after EZ's Lounge mass shooting
Federal prosecutors have charged a 40-year-old man following a mass shooting at EZ Lounge in Oakland, where two people, including an innocent teacher, were killed, and five others were injured.
Federal prosecutors have charged a 40-year-old man following a mass shooting at EZ Lounge in Oakland, where two people, including an innocent teacher, were killed, and five others were injured.
Community asked to weigh in on lifting I-580 truck ban
Residents will have the opportunity this weekend to share their thoughts on whether to lift a long-standing ban on big rigs along Interstate 580 in the East Bay.
Residents will have the opportunity this weekend to share their thoughts on whether to lift a long-standing ban on big rigs along Interstate 580 in the East Bay.
Oakland Promise celebrates a decade of changing young lives
Oakland Promise, a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the city, celebrated its 10th anniversary by honoring its past and present scholarship recipients. Over the past decade, the nonprofit has helped 8,600 students and awarded more than $40 million in scholarships.
Oakland Promise, a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the city, celebrated its 10th anniversary by honoring its past and present scholarship recipients. Over the past decade, the nonprofit has helped 8,600 students and awarded more than $40 million in scholarships.
Live updates: Federal jury verdict sides with OpenAI's Altman over Elon Musk
The trial centered on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
The trial centered on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
Oakland youth soccer club marks 51 years of empowering girls on and off the field
While the typical soccer season may be nearing its end, the training and mentorship at the Oakland Soccer Club never truly stop. For the more than 500 girls and boys enrolled in the program, the pitch is a place of refuge, growth, and community.
While the typical soccer season may be nearing its end, the training and mentorship at the Oakland Soccer Club never truly stop. For the more than 500 girls and boys enrolled in the program, the pitch is a place of refuge, growth, and community.
Oakland's only Gap store is closing
The Gap is closing its storefront on Lakeshore Avenue, which serves as the retailer's final location in Oakland.
The Gap is closing its storefront on Lakeshore Avenue, which serves as the retailer's final location in Oakland.
Impressive 'pole dancing' squirrel in Oakland caught on video
A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.
A determined, flexible, and highly motivated squirrel is getting a lot of attention for its tenacity while receiving high marks for its pole dancing-like skills.
Here's what's causing Oakland home values to drop
Oakland home values have now fallen to their lowest levels in about 10 years.
Oakland home values have now fallen to their lowest levels in about 10 years.
Oakland home values fall 11% since last year
Red Oak Realtor Diedre Joyner explains why Oakland home values are dropping - it's mostly condos that are dragging the numbers down.
Red Oak Realtor Diedre Joyner explains why Oakland home values are dropping - it's mostly condos that are dragging the numbers down.