Live updates: OpenAI trial to hear closing arguments Thursday

The trial centers 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.

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.

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.

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.

Oakland home values fall 11% since last year
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Red Oak Realtor Diedre Joyner explains why Oakland home values are dropping - it's mostly condos that are dragging the numbers down. 

Alysa Liu honored with rare custom-made doll

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu is the inspiration for a doll by a San Francisco small business.

2 charged in Oakland sideshow that broke out during IShowSpeed visit

Two men have been charged with organizing a sideshow in Oakland during viral streamer IShowSpeed’s stop in the city as part of his Bay Area tour.

Oakland honors 'Mama C' as 'Mother of the Year'

For Mother’s Day, an Oakland woman received high honors for her lifelong commitment to her community and her family.

Oakland School for the Arts presents: Next gen fashion creators
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This year's runway show from the Fashion Design Pathway at OSA features designs that play with structure, silhouette, and material, revealing the unexpected beauty that emerges when conventions are questioned and rebuilt. Support the youth, Friday, May 8 and Saturday from 7-9PM.

Oakland police shoot suspect after he drags officers with car, pins one

Two Oakland police officers have been released from the hospital after being dragged by a fleeing suspect's vehicle. One of the officers was pinned by the car after it crashed, and the driver was hospitalized after one of the officers opened fire.

Bay Bridge dirt bike takeover nets nearly 2 dozen arrests, felony evasion

Oakland police have confirmed at least 23 arrests following a massive illegal sideshow takeover on the Bay Bridge, which brought cars to a standstill early Sunday evening for roughly an hour. 

Survival of Oakland First Fridays is under threat after some sponsors pull out

Organizers of Oakland First Fridays report that sponsors are pulling out because the event is being unfairly blamed for violent incidents occurring hours after festivities end.

BART to hold its first-ever prom, and you're invited

It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.

Hire Oakland job fair
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Hire Oakland Job Fair will be taking place outside at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday, May 13. The citywide hiring event will feature recruiters from EBMUD, Samuel Merritt University, the City of Oakland, BART, PG&E, and more. Visraant Iyer, gives insight.

Oakland approves $1M fine to couple over illegally cutting down trees

A North Oakland couple is on the hook for nearly $1 million in penalties after the City Council voted Tuesday to enforce a finding that they illegally cut down 38 trees on their own and neighboring property.

Grocery Outlet pushes to move into old Oakland Walgreens: report

The discount supermarket chain Grocery Outlet is planning to expand its presence in Oakland by moving into two vacant storefronts formerly occupied by Walgreens.

Oakland church memorializing homicide victims targeted by vandals

Vandals desecrated St. Columba Catholic Church in North Oakland, destroying crosses meant to honor the city’s homicide victims.