Man found stabbed to death in Oakland identified
Police identified the victim as 55-year-old Jason Schweizer.
Police identified the victim as 55-year-old Jason Schweizer.
3-alarm fire breaks out at residential building in Downtown Oakland
Three people were taken to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Three people were taken to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Oakland police investigating pair of weekend homicides
One man was found stabbed to death on Friday, and another was found shot in the street on Saturday.
One man was found stabbed to death on Friday, and another was found shot in the street on Saturday.
Oakland police grow by 14 officers - but department says more needed
The department now has 618 sworn officers, but would like to have at least 700.
The department now has 618 sworn officers, but would like to have at least 700.
Suspect arrested in string of decades-old Alameda County kidnappings, sexual assaults
The alleged crimes span four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008 and involve at least seven victim.
The alleged crimes span four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008 and involve at least seven victim.
Oakland flea market shooting: Dispute over fake ID sales led to man's death
Jorge Alberto Rivas Rodriguez was fatally shot Jan. 9 in the parking lot of the Oakland Coliseum Swap Meet during a dispute over competing sales of fake IDs, authorities said.
Jorge Alberto Rivas Rodriguez was fatally shot Jan. 9 in the parking lot of the Oakland Coliseum Swap Meet during a dispute over competing sales of fake IDs, authorities said.
Slow down: Oakland kicks off speed camera program
Oakland launched its speed safety camera program on Friday, beginning with warnings for drivers who exceed the speed limit.
Oakland launched its speed safety camera program on Friday, beginning with warnings for drivers who exceed the speed limit.
Former Oakland officers take fatal 'ghost chase' case to Supreme Court
Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.
Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.
9 hospitalized after car crashes into AC Transit bus in Oakland
There were no reports of severe or life-threatening injuries
There were no reports of severe or life-threatening injuries
3 arrested following West Oakland shooting
A large law enforcement response unfolded in a West Oakland neighborhood Thursday afternoon following a shooting earlier in the day.
A large law enforcement response unfolded in a West Oakland neighborhood Thursday afternoon following a shooting earlier in the day.
John Beam murder case on hold pending competency evaluation
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has suspended the criminal case against the man charged in the shooting death of Laney College Athletic Director John Beam pending the results of psychological evaluations.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge has suspended the criminal case against the man charged in the shooting death of Laney College Athletic Director John Beam pending the results of psychological evaluations.
Volunteer who picks up trash around Oakland robbed while cleaning street corner
Andy Wang, a 30-year-old electrical engineer known for spending his weekends picking up trash in the East Bay, was robbed in West Oakland while cleaning a street corner.
Andy Wang, a 30-year-old electrical engineer known for spending his weekends picking up trash in the East Bay, was robbed in West Oakland while cleaning a street corner.
New Dave and Buster’s coming soon to Oakland
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Oakland is poised to get a new Dave and Buster’s in the coming months.
Oakland to host Bay Area's only official Super Bowl watch party
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced on Monday that her city will host the Bay Area's only official NFL Super Bowl watch party when the game is played on Feb. 8.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced on Monday that her city will host the Bay Area's only official NFL Super Bowl watch party when the game is played on Feb. 8.
Hundreds demand accountability for Oakland's illegal dumping 'crisis'
Frustrated Oakland residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, calling the city’s ongoing struggle with illegal dumping a "city-wide health crisis" and demanding that local leaders move beyond simple cleanups toward legislation to hold those responsible accountable.
Frustrated Oakland residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, calling the city’s ongoing struggle with illegal dumping a "city-wide health crisis" and demanding that local leaders move beyond simple cleanups toward legislation to hold those responsible accountable.
Mayor Barbara Lee on Oakland’s Super Bowl fan zone
Mayor Barbara Lee, talks Oakland’s official Super Bowl watch party. BAHC Live! Fan Zone is a free, family-friendly event happening on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, from 11AM to 6PM, featuring local food vendors, live music, and drinks.
Mayor Barbara Lee, talks Oakland’s official Super Bowl watch party. BAHC Live! Fan Zone is a free, family-friendly event happening on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, from 11AM to 6PM, featuring local food vendors, live music, and drinks.
Beloved Oakland football coach John Beam remembered for legacy far beyond the field
Family, former players, and community leaders gathered in Oakland to honor John Beam, the longtime Laney College football coach whose mentorship shaped lives well beyond football.
Family, former players, and community leaders gathered in Oakland to honor John Beam, the longtime Laney College football coach whose mentorship shaped lives well beyond football.
Bay Area vigils held for Minnesota woman shot and killed by ICE agent
Community members gathered in Oakland and San Jose on Friday night to honor the memory of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a federal immigration agent earlier this week.
Community members gathered in Oakland and San Jose on Friday night to honor the memory of Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a federal immigration agent earlier this week.
Celebration of life for legendary coach John Beam in Oakland
Beam, 66, died on Nov. 14, the day after he was shot at the Laney College fieldhouse.
Beam, 66, died on Nov. 14, the day after he was shot at the Laney College fieldhouse.
Nightmare for Oakland couple whose home overrun by strangers
An Oakland couple said Friday that they're still cleaning up and taking stock after their home was overrun by strangers who compromised a home-sharing account, allowing them to use drugs, have sex and even steal their car.
An Oakland couple said Friday that they're still cleaning up and taking stock after their home was overrun by strangers who compromised a home-sharing account, allowing them to use drugs, have sex and even steal their car.