Who stole the Too $hort street sign in Oakland?

"Too Short Way," located at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and High Street, recently went missing.

East Bay hills fire threatens homes on anniversary of 1991 Oakland firestorm

A sight of smoke rising from the East Bay hills Tuesday alarmed some residents as it came on the anniversary of the deadly 1991 Oakland firestorm.

35 years since deadly Oakland Hills fire
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On Oct. 19, 1991, 1,500 acres burned after a small vegetation fire started in the Berkeley hills. The wildfire raged through the Oakland and Berkeley hills, fueled by winds topping 70 mph. The flames also destroyed pumping stations in the Oakland water system, making it difficult to get water to fight the fire.

Two Oakland men arrested in deadly San Jose shooting

Two suspects are in custody on suspicion of homicide in connection with a May shooting in downtown San Jose that killed one person and injured two others, police said Friday.

Ex-Oakland mayor betrayed oath of office by taking bribes, feds say

In his opening remarks to the jury, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday that former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao put her power up for sale, placing greed first by betraying her oath of office and taking bribes.

Jury chosen in corruption trial of ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
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Five men and seven women have been selected as jurors in the federal corruption trial of recalled former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. 

Jury chosen in corruption trial against former Oakland mayor, Duongs

Five men and seven women were selected as jurors Tuesday in the federal bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and executives from the city's recycling contractor.

Stabbing at Highland Hospital's ER waiting area brings up security concerns

A man who says he was stabbed four times while helping an injured friend inside Oakland’s Highland Hospital emergency room is questioning how an attacker managed to bring a knife into the facility.

Reality TV personality Kash killed in downtown Oakland shooting, woman arrested

Reality TV personality Mackayla Paige, known as Kash, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland early Sunday morning. Police have arrested a woman from Richmond as family and friends mourn the 29-year-old star.

East Bay couple devastated after wedding photos, gear stolen

An East Bay couple's happiness over getting married soon turned to heartache after a thief stole their wedding photographer's cameras, gear – and all their professional photos.

Acclaimed Oakland Chef Michele McQueen talks Oakland Style Week
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 Acclaimed Oakland Restaurateur Michele McQueen is participating in 2026 Oakland Style Week. She joined KTVU to talk about what people can expect.

'Oakland Style' celebration begins to show off city culture
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Co-owners of the restaurant Fluid510, Richard Fuentes and Sean Sullivan, joined the President & CEO of Visit Oakland to promote the 5-day Oakland Style celebration beginning on Oct. 7, 2026.

Oakland City Council approves 45-day moratorium on new data centers

The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to place a 45-day temporary moratorium on all new data center development across the city.

Oakland City Council approves 45-day moratorium on new data centers
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The Oakland City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to place a 45-day temporary moratorium on all new data center development across the city.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touts drop in crime
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Delivering her State of the City address Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee told the City Council and the public the city is on the move and has reason to celebrate. Lee reported a drop in crime and speeding incidents and pledged to boost police staffing.