Restaurateur chased, robbed at gunpoint before flipping car over in Oakland
A restaurant owner was chased, rammed, robbed of his gun and shot at along Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland on Friday morning.
A restaurant owner was chased, rammed, robbed of his gun and shot at along Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland on Friday morning.
Pair in stolen truck lead police on chase from American Canyon to Oakland throwing tools out window
Police chased two stolen car suspects from American Canyon to Oakland early Friday morning, which landed two people in custody.
Police chased two stolen car suspects from American Canyon to Oakland early Friday morning, which landed two people in custody.
Free roller skating, other creative programs launch in Oakland
City leaders said they're using innovative and creative ideas – and paying for them with grant money – to make Oakland safer for residents and business owners.
City leaders said they're using innovative and creative ideas – and paying for them with grant money – to make Oakland safer for residents and business owners.
8th night of Hanukkah celebrated despite menorah vandalism in Oakland
The Jewish Center for Chabad held a gathering at the Piedmont Community Hall on Thursday, where Rabbi Dovid Labkowski lit a giant menorah to celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah.
The Jewish Center for Chabad held a gathering at the Piedmont Community Hall on Thursday, where Rabbi Dovid Labkowski lit a giant menorah to celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah.
Muslims, Jews tell stories of being victims of hate as Middle East war rages
Both Jews and Muslims find themselves targets of hate, as high emotions from Israeli-Hamas war spill over into Bay Area.
Both Jews and Muslims find themselves targets of hate, as high emotions from Israeli-Hamas war spill over into Bay Area.
Jewish, Arab, Muslim groups often at odds, unite to replace vandalized menorah in Oakland
A show of solidarity in Oakland after a menorah at Lake Merritt was vandalized and thrown into the water, brought a rare gathering of groups which often are at odds, to the site on Wednesday night for a dedication and re-lighting of a new menorah in its place.
A show of solidarity in Oakland after a menorah at Lake Merritt was vandalized and thrown into the water, brought a rare gathering of groups which often are at odds, to the site on Wednesday night for a dedication and re-lighting of a new menorah in its place.
Oakland officials say crime has reduced, NAACP disputes claim
Oakland police announced on Wednesday that their crime-reduction efforts are working, despite the NAACP issuing a scathing op-ed that said residents are afraid and do not feel safe.
Oakland police announced on Wednesday that their crime-reduction efforts are working, despite the NAACP issuing a scathing op-ed that said residents are afraid and do not feel safe.
Menorah dismantled, thrown into Oakland's Lake Merritt
A menorah placed at Lake Merritt in Oakland was dismantled and thrown into the water early Wednesday morning.
A menorah placed at Lake Merritt in Oakland was dismantled and thrown into the water early Wednesday morning.
Oakland resident stops intruder from forcing way into home
An Oakland resident was able to thwart a home invasion robbery on Tuesday morning, police said.
An Oakland resident was able to thwart a home invasion robbery on Tuesday morning, police said.
Suspect arrested in Berkeley double stabbing
A man accused of stabbing two people last week in Berkeley was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.
A man accused of stabbing two people last week in Berkeley was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.
Security guard shot and killed at Oakland 7-Eleven was transitioning out of homelessness
Co-workers of a security guard shot and killed at a 7-Eleven store in Oakland last week say he was like family to them. We've also learned the victim, James Johnson, 59, was transitioning out of homelessness.
Co-workers of a security guard shot and killed at a 7-Eleven store in Oakland last week say he was like family to them. We've also learned the victim, James Johnson, 59, was transitioning out of homelessness.
Oakland police say buildings and vehicles struck by gunfire near Castlemont H.S.
Police in Oakland are investigating a Monday afternoon shooting in the Castlemont neighborhood where multiple vehicles and buildings were struck by gunfire.
Police in Oakland are investigating a Monday afternoon shooting in the Castlemont neighborhood where multiple vehicles and buildings were struck by gunfire.
Neighbors mourn Oakland 7-Eleven security guard who was shot to death trying to prevent theft
Over the weekend, Oakland homicide detectives continued to investigate the Friday night killing of a security guard at a convenience store near Lake Merritt. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old James Johnson.
Over the weekend, Oakland homicide detectives continued to investigate the Friday night killing of a security guard at a convenience store near Lake Merritt. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old James Johnson.
'Coach T' turns around Oakland High's football team
His players say he has made some dramatic changes at Oakland's oldest high school that go far beyond football.
His players say he has made some dramatic changes at Oakland's oldest high school that go far beyond football.
Popular BART sweaters selling-out fast
Have you bought your ugly BART sweater yet? It might be too late.
Have you bought your ugly BART sweater yet? It might be too late.
Oakland coffee shop issues apology for 'anti-Israel hate speech' graffiti in bathroom
An Oakland coffee shop has issued an apology just days after a viral video highlighted "anti-Israel hate speech" inside the establishment's restroom, according to a post from Farley's Coffee owners.
An Oakland coffee shop has issued an apology just days after a viral video highlighted "anti-Israel hate speech" inside the establishment's restroom, according to a post from Farley's Coffee owners.
Stolen dog in Oakland carjacking recovered
A carjacking victim has been desperately searching for his beloved pet for days.
A carjacking victim has been desperately searching for his beloved pet for days.
Avian flu has zoos, backyard chicken owners on alert
It’s not just poultry farms that are seeing high-risk avian flu outbreaks. Wild and domestic birds are also at high risk for the deadly HPAI outbreak.
It’s not just poultry farms that are seeing high-risk avian flu outbreaks. Wild and domestic birds are also at high risk for the deadly HPAI outbreak.
Cherished Oakland dive bar to hold final last call after 24 years
The Ruby Room bar in downtown Oakland will close for good on New Year's Eve.
The Ruby Room bar in downtown Oakland will close for good on New Year's Eve.
Oakland teachers participate in unauthorized pro-Palestine teach-in
The “From Gaza to Oakland" teach-in was organized by several members of the Oakland Education Association, who said it was a chance to expose students to diverse viewpoints and teach them about the human tragedy in Gaza.
The “From Gaza to Oakland" teach-in was organized by several members of the Oakland Education Association, who said it was a chance to expose students to diverse viewpoints and teach them about the human tragedy in Gaza.