Oakland

The family of a beloved East Bay nurse who was shot and killed during an attempted robbery spoke out on Wednesday about their devastating loss. Relatives described Lartey Solomon as a jovial, generous, and loving man, and say they cannot believe he became a victim of gun violence.

A red-flag warning, the Bay Area's first since late 2024, goes into effect late this evening through 9 a.m. Thursday. Parts of the Bay Area could see power shutoffs to due to increased fire danger.

A survivor of a devastating Oakland car crash that claimed three lives and injured three others is speaking out about his painful road to recovery and his demands for accountability.

Dozens of Oakland middle and high school students now have a new place to develop their soccer skills.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that they have arrested an Oakland man in connection with five stolen vehicles, including an unmarked police car belonging to the sheriff's office, from a county parking garage over the weekend. 

The popular sports bar, Oakland Athletic Club, is making its grand return to the public on Thursday, just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Two men died, and an Oakland police officer was injured Monday when a vehicle carrying three suspects crashed into a patrol SUV in East Oakland, authorities said.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and ahead of the historic kickoff, the KTVU newsroom is making their predictions on who will lift the golden trophy.

Rakestraw Books had a special visit on Saturday from Zendaya, the Oakland-born actress. She was captured holding notable books like “Dune Messiah" and "The Odyssey," which she will be starring in the movie adaptions of.

Authorities were able to recover the vehicles by using automated license plate readers.

For Bay Area artists, the biggest challenge often isn't making the work — it's being able to afford to stay here while doing it. 

At the scene, officers found a driver with a teenaged passenger who suffered a gunshot wound to the arm, and the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Latetia Bobo, a 33-year-old 8th-grade teacher, was honored by family and students during Friday's graduation ceremony at Caliber Beta Academy.

The free event on the first Friday of each month has drawn thousands to downtown and has been deemed largely a success over its 20-year history. However, in recent months, shootings and a serious car crash after the event have led some sponsors to pull out.

A controversial parcel tax designed to bolster public safety and stave off service cuts appears to be heading toward defeat in Oakland, reflecting growing voter frustration over local taxation.

Oakland is introducing new community safety enhancements ahead of tonight's First Friday event, a free monthly gathering held downtown.

A group of East Bay fifth graders were treated to a special field trip to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to play pilot.