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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Oakland Ballers being sued by neighbor for property damage
The Oakland Ballers are being sued by a neighbor who says balls being hit out of the park have caused significant damage to property over the past several years.
The Oakland Ballers are being sued by a neighbor who says balls being hit out of the park have caused significant damage to property over the past several years.
Oakland's approach to illegal dumping 'abysmal,' civil grand jury says
Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County civil grand jury.
Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County civil grand jury.
New potential buyer emerges for Oakland Arena
A new potential buyer has emerged for the Oakland Arena, matching and exceeding a previous offer for the venue.
A new potential buyer has emerged for the Oakland Arena, matching and exceeding a previous offer for the venue.
Oakland puts 'strong mayor' charter reform on November ballot
Oakland city leaders are pushing to restructure the framework of the city's government, ultimately leaving the final decision in the hands of voters.
Oakland city leaders are pushing to restructure the framework of the city's government, ultimately leaving the final decision in the hands of voters.
Grand jury report on Oakland's substantial illegal dumping
Oakland has a significant illegal dumping problem across the streets, rising from 3.2 million pounds in 2015 to a staggering 20 million this year. The grand jury panel requests enforcement changes and bigger trash cans to minimize the dumping.
Oakland has a significant illegal dumping problem across the streets, rising from 3.2 million pounds in 2015 to a staggering 20 million this year. The grand jury panel requests enforcement changes and bigger trash cans to minimize the dumping.
E-40 co-owned lumpia restaurant hit by thieves in Oakland
A popular Oakland lumpia restaurant co-owned by Bay Area rap legend E-40 was burglarized over the weekend, forcing the business to scale back some operations.
A popular Oakland lumpia restaurant co-owned by Bay Area rap legend E-40 was burglarized over the weekend, forcing the business to scale back some operations.
Oakland restaurant targeted by thieves
The Lumpia Company restaurant in Oakland were the targets of a burglary Sunday morning. The group of thieves took valuable equipment and merchandise, forcing the establishment to have to "scale back" on operations.
The Lumpia Company restaurant in Oakland were the targets of a burglary Sunday morning. The group of thieves took valuable equipment and merchandise, forcing the establishment to have to "scale back" on operations.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.