Neighbors upset by 24-hour smoke shop still open after Oakland police raid
A 24-hour smoke shop that opened a month ago in the heart of Oakland's Dimond District is unlicensed - and still operational despite a recent police raid.
A 24-hour smoke shop that opened a month ago in the heart of Oakland's Dimond District is unlicensed - and still operational despite a recent police raid.
DA charges 26-year-old with trying to kill SF police officer in Oakland
Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland.
Alameda County prosecutors have filed felony charges against a 26-year-old man accused of trying to kill a San Francisco police officer during what they described as a violent confrontation in Oakland.
East Bay mourns sudden death of 'local legend' Todd Walker
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
Oakland mayor signs executive orders to protect immigrant communities
Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.
Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday signed several executive orders aimed at reinforcing Oakland’s commitment as a sanctuary city.
Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass
Electrical boxes.
Electrical boxes.
Oakland Unified school board weighs cuts to close $50M budget gap
Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap.
Oakland parents, teachers and students packed a rally Wednesday night as the Oakland Unified School District school board considers how to close a recently revised $50 million budget shortfall for the next academic year. The district formerly projected a $100 million budget gap.
Bay Area nurses protest ICU nurse Alex Pretti's killing
A crowd of nurses from across the nation on Tuesday marched in memory of Alex Pretti, moving through the streets of Oakland chanting and carrying signs.
A crowd of nurses from across the nation on Tuesday marched in memory of Alex Pretti, moving through the streets of Oakland chanting and carrying signs.
'End of an era': Bakery housed in historic Black Panthers building abruptly closes its doors
A renowned bakery that for decades whipped up its desserts out of a historic building used by Oakland’s Black Panther Party has abruptly closed its doors.
A renowned bakery that for decades whipped up its desserts out of a historic building used by Oakland’s Black Panther Party has abruptly closed its doors.
Family of 17-year-old girl killed in Antioch hit-and-run seeks answers
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.
An East Bay family is searching for answers and pleading for a driver to come forward after a 17-year-old girl was found dead along a busy Antioch roadway last week.
Bay Area planetarium transforms into movie theater, offering 'date night under the stars'
A Bay Area science center and planetarium is opening its doors to host special movie nights for sci-fi enthusiasts or those who just want to experience a movie in a cosmic theater.
A Bay Area science center and planetarium is opening its doors to host special movie nights for sci-fi enthusiasts or those who just want to experience a movie in a cosmic theater.
Accused San Francisco serial burglar charged in case of Oakland home overrun by strangers
A man previously charged in a San Francisco burglary spree is now accused of helping take over an Oakland home listed on a home-sharing website while wearing an ankle monitor.
A man previously charged in a San Francisco burglary spree is now accused of helping take over an Oakland home listed on a home-sharing website while wearing an ankle monitor.
Man charged with triple murder from drug shootout at Oakland market
A suspect has been arrested and charged with three counts of murder in a drug-related shootout at an East Oakland market that killed two brothers and an innocent bystander, court records show.
A suspect has been arrested and charged with three counts of murder in a drug-related shootout at an East Oakland market that killed two brothers and an innocent bystander, court records show.
Oakland community members clean streets ahead of Lunar New Year
Dozens of volunteers put on gloves and picked up tools in Oakland on Sunday for a community cleanup.
Dozens of volunteers put on gloves and picked up tools in Oakland on Sunday for a community cleanup.
Ranked #1 in California, 12-year-old Oakland basketball phenom turning heads
Ranked at the top in his age group, a 12-year-old basketball phenom from Oakland is turning heads and is the first in his team’s history to receive an "offer" from a Division 1 college while in middle school.
Ranked at the top in his age group, a 12-year-old basketball phenom from Oakland is turning heads and is the first in his team’s history to receive an "offer" from a Division 1 college while in middle school.
Oakland native Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ breaks records with most Oscar nominations ever
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
FBI joins multi-city fuel theft raid across East Bay
The FBI joined local police to execute search warrants in Oakland, Richmond, and San Leandro targeting an organized fuel theft ring.
The FBI joined local police to execute search warrants in Oakland, Richmond, and San Leandro targeting an organized fuel theft ring.
Oakland hotel 'Moxy' closing
An Oakland hotel is closing after just a few years in business.
An Oakland hotel is closing after just a few years in business.
Oakland city council rejects reappointment of 2 police commissioners
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday rejected the reappointment of two members of the city’s civilian police commission.
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday rejected the reappointment of two members of the city’s civilian police commission.
Oakland tenants 'stunned' by lease termination notices after fire
Displaced residents of a downtown Oakland apartment building say they are facing "greater confusion" after receiving letters terminating their leases just hours after a massive fire swept through the complex.
Displaced residents of a downtown Oakland apartment building say they are facing "greater confusion" after receiving letters terminating their leases just hours after a massive fire swept through the complex.
Flour + Water Pizza Shop opens first East Bay location in Oakland
San Francisco’s acclaimed Flour + Water Hospitality Group has expanded across the Bay, opening its first East Bay location in Oakland after years of planning.
San Francisco’s acclaimed Flour + Water Hospitality Group has expanded across the Bay, opening its first East Bay location in Oakland after years of planning.