Alameda County DA filing calls Mario Juarez a 'conduit' for Duong family money
The Alameda County District Attorney's office filed new documents accusing political operative Mario Juarez of bouncing checks and failing to pay for Sheng Thao's mayoral campaign attack flyers in 2022, as well as alleging that Juarez was a "conduit" to receive large sums of money from the Duong family, whose company has held contracts with the City of Oakland.
East Oakland shop owner criticizes police response after burglary hit
Police are investigating a brazen robbery at a cellphone repair shop in East Oakland.
Police investigate armed robbery at Oakland gas station
The Oakland Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday morning on High Street, officials said.
San Francisco Bay Area bridge tolls could go above $10 by 2030
Bay Area bridge tolls are already going up to $8 on January 1, 2025 for seven state-owned bridges. But in a meeting Wednesday, the Bay Area Toll Authority Oversight Committee will also discuss increasing tolls over a five year period starting in January 2026.
Oakland Unified could make decision on merging schools Wednesday
Oakland school leaders may make a final decision Wednesday night to determine if ten schools will merge into five to save money.
Former Oakland city council staffer, former city councilmember join mayor's race
At least seven candidates have filed paperwork, stating their intention to run for Oakland mayor. that essentially launches their fundraising campaigns over the next four months.
Firefighters respond to a gas leak in Oakland, buildings evacuated
The Oakland Fire Department is responding to what they call a compressed natural gas leak at a gas station in the Jack London Square area.
San Francisco is on track to have lowest homicide rate in 60 years
San Francisco is on track to have the lowest homicide rate in 60 years, according to the police department and mayor's office.
Former Oakland City Council staffer Renia Webb to run in mayoral election
Renia Webb, a former staffer for ousted Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, has filed papers with the city about her intention to run in the election to replace her.
Oakland facing $129M budget deficit, leaders consider budget cuts
Oakland's city council is set to discuss budget cuts Monday as the city faces a $129-million budget deficit.
Oakland budget crisis could mean cuts to police overtime and fire services
Oakland's city administrator released a report Friday, detailing how the city can address the dire $129-million dollar deficit by the end of the fiscal year in June 2025.
BART considering name change for Oakland's Lake Merritt station
Lake Merritt's BART Station may not be called that for much longer, as a proposal has been made to change the name to "Oakland Chinatown."
Police find body wrapped in plastic along West Oakland street
Police responded to 24th and Campbell streets in Oakland Thursday morning after they received a report of a body found wrapped in a plastic garbage bag.
Walgreens stores in Oakland, Richmond closing
This fall, Walgreens announced it was closing 1,200 stores nationwide, and now, individual stores are reporting that they're closing their doors, including two in Oakland.
Here's what's next after recalls of Oakland mayor, Alameda County DA
The timeline is getting clearer for two East Bay elected leaders who were recalled, and now need to be replaced.
Timeline: Oakland will see 4 mayors over next 4 months
Oakland Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas laid out the timeline for who will be mayor in the wake of a recall and her own move to the board of supervisors.
Oakland crime continues to drop, chief finishes training
New numbers from the Oakland Police Department show the city is on track to end the year with a drop in crime compared to last year.
East Bay U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon: Working with a Republican-controlled Congress
Lateefah Simon, the Congresswoman elect for California's 12th district representing the East Bay, said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and work for her constituents.
Raiders training facility sale falls through; Oakland Roots need practice space
The expected sale of the former Raiders training facility in Alameda fell through and that could leave the Oakland Roots without a place to practice.
CHP officers fired at while pursuing speeding vehicle in Oakland
Officers with the California Highway Patrol were shot at while pursuing a speeding vehicle in Oakland early Monday morning, officials say.