McClymonds High student wins $5K for school attendance
A West Oakland high school student was awarded $5,000 for her consistent school attendance.
A West Oakland high school student was awarded $5,000 for her consistent school attendance.
Court oversight of Oakland police could end in fall, judge says
After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.
After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.
Family mourns 19-year-old fatally stabbed near Oakland's San Antonio Park
Oakland police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park Sunday evening.
Oakland police are investigating after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park Sunday evening.
Michelin Guide selects 7 restaurants in Bay Area for California guide
The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.
The Michelin Guide selected new restaurants for the California guide this month. There were seven restaurants chosen in the Bay Area that won the approval of Michelin inspectors.
Oakland police in compliance with all 51 reforms: federal monitor
For the first time in more than two decades, a federal monitor declared that the Oakland Police Department has achieved compliance with all 51 reforms that it was ordered to complete following what's now infamously known as the Riders scandal.
For the first time in more than two decades, a federal monitor declared that the Oakland Police Department has achieved compliance with all 51 reforms that it was ordered to complete following what's now infamously known as the Riders scandal.
Outcry after SFPD raids Oakland complex with ties to ex-Black Panther leader
A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
Oakland police investigating fatal stabbing near San Antonio Park
A person was found fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park on Sunday, and Oakland police are investigating the circumstances of their death.
A person was found fatally stabbed near San Antonio Park on Sunday, and Oakland police are investigating the circumstances of their death.
Oakland’s Lakeshore District brings back the street fair
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood is bringing back the street festival tradition in a big way. The inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival takes over Lakeshore Avenue on Saturday, May 30th with two stages of live music, outdoor dining, local vendors, family activities and community celebrations all day long.
Vigil marks 'painful milestone' in missing person case of Oakland mom, coffee shop owner
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.
Family, friends, and community members of missing woman Amy Hillyard gathered for a vigil in Oakland on Monday night to mark a "painful milestone" — two months since the disappearance of the local coffee shop owner and 52-year-old mother of two.
Girls Inc. of Alameda County celebrates 30 graduates, 12th straight year of college acceptance
For the 12th year in a row, every senior enrolled in Girls Inc. of Alameda County's college access program graduated high school and earned acceptance into a post-secondary institution.
For the 12th year in a row, every senior enrolled in Girls Inc. of Alameda County's college access program graduated high school and earned acceptance into a post-secondary institution.
Residents voice concerns about Caltrans study on lifting decades-old Interstate 580 truck ban
Local residents strongly oppose changing the rules of the road, fearing that introducing heavy diesel traffic will worsen pollution, noise, and safety in nearby neighborhoods.
Local residents strongly oppose changing the rules of the road, fearing that introducing heavy diesel traffic will worsen pollution, noise, and safety in nearby neighborhoods.
Oakland's Bake Sum bakery is getting a cookbook — and a new location in Alameda
Bake Sum has built a devoted following in the East Bay with its "Asian Americana" approach to pastry — drawing on Pan-Asian culinary traditions and mashing them together into something entirely new.
Bake Sum has built a devoted following in the East Bay with its "Asian Americana" approach to pastry — drawing on Pan-Asian culinary traditions and mashing them together into something entirely new.
Oakland truck theft suspect arrested after elderly owner dragged, police chase across Bay Bridge
A suspect was arrested after allegedly stealing a pickup truck in Oakland and dragging the 76-year-old owner before fleeing the scene, authorities said. He was later captured across the Bay.
A suspect was arrested after allegedly stealing a pickup truck in Oakland and dragging the 76-year-old owner before fleeing the scene, authorities said. He was later captured across the Bay.
Oakland community activist finds her stolen car in 'Honda graveyard'
An Oakland community organizer is sharing her frustration after her car was stolen and stripped bare over the weekend, exposing what she described as a localized dumping ground for stolen cars.
An Oakland community organizer is sharing her frustration after her car was stolen and stripped bare over the weekend, exposing what she described as a localized dumping ground for stolen cars.
Oakland teen weightlifters heading to nationals, despite being displaced from gym
Oakland teen weightlifters are heading to nationals, despite being displaced from their gym.
Oakland teen weightlifters are heading to nationals, despite being displaced from their gym.
Oakland homelessness numbers drop by 20%: report
Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% in the past two years, according to an Alameda County Health report released on Tuesday. It’s the first such decline in more than a decade.
Oakland homelessness numbers have dropped by over 20% in the past two years, according to an Alameda County Health report released on Tuesday. It’s the first such decline in more than a decade.
Alameda County DA charges teen accused in fatal Oakland crash
Dickson said the suspect is facing “multiple charges related to the deaths of three individuals," but did not enumerate the exact charges.
Dickson said the suspect is facing “multiple charges related to the deaths of three individuals," but did not enumerate the exact charges.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee hints she's running again
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday hinted that she's running for mayor again.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday hinted that she's running for mayor again.
Oakland voters undecided over Measure E parcel tax
Some voters in Oakland are expressing skepticism over Measure E, a new parcel tax heading to the June ballot. While supporters argue the funding is critical to maintaining vital city services, opponents contend that previously approved tax hikes have failed to deliver on their promises.
Some voters in Oakland are expressing skepticism over Measure E, a new parcel tax heading to the June ballot. While supporters argue the funding is critical to maintaining vital city services, opponents contend that previously approved tax hikes have failed to deliver on their promises.
3 victims killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash identified by officials
Three victims killed in a Saturday night crash in Oakland have been identified by officials, KTVU has learned.
Three victims killed in a Saturday night crash in Oakland have been identified by officials, KTVU has learned.