Prideful peacock graces Oakland hills with plumage, great presence
There was a bit of an unusual sight captured on video and in still images in the Oakland hills on Thursday. A peafowl, in all its elegant glory, was seen perched from its vantage point, looking contemplative as it gazes at the city and hills below.
There was a bit of an unusual sight captured on video and in still images in the Oakland hills on Thursday. A peafowl, in all its elegant glory, was seen perched from its vantage point, looking contemplative as it gazes at the city and hills below.
Oakland police chief search hasn't started; critics say commission is dysfunctional
It's been four months since Mayor Sheng Thao fired the city's police chief – and there's no timeframe on when Oakland will get a new top cop. Much of the blame is pointed at the dysfunction of the police commission.
It's been four months since Mayor Sheng Thao fired the city's police chief – and there's no timeframe on when Oakland will get a new top cop. Much of the blame is pointed at the dysfunction of the police commission.
Port of Oakland halts operations after worker dies on job
The Port of Oakland shut down for the day after a crane operator was found unresponsive and died on Tuesday, sources told KTVU.
The Port of Oakland shut down for the day after a crane operator was found unresponsive and died on Tuesday, sources told KTVU.
Lake Chabot Golf Course clubhouse sustains massive damage from fire
A devastating fire in the Oakland hills early Tuesday morning nearly wiped out the Lake Chabot Golf Course clubhouse.
A devastating fire in the Oakland hills early Tuesday morning nearly wiped out the Lake Chabot Golf Course clubhouse.
Oakland A's snubbed by Nevada Legislature: the T-Shirt Rebellion
The Oakland A's activist fan base is stepping up the pressure to convince team owner John Fisher, that he should sell his team to an owner who truly wants the A's to be rooted in Oakland.
The Oakland A's activist fan base is stepping up the pressure to convince team owner John Fisher, that he should sell his team to an owner who truly wants the A's to be rooted in Oakland.
Oakland streetwear store burglarized again; owner unsure about reopening
Osi Umunna, the owner of Inner Desires in Oakland, said he has been a victim of theft seven times.
Osi Umunna, the owner of Inner Desires in Oakland, said he has been a victim of theft seven times.
Wildlife photographer robbed at gunpoint in Oakland hills
A nature photographer, admired for his skills, was robbed at gunpoint of his personal belongings - including an expensive camera - in the Oakland hills.
A nature photographer, admired for his skills, was robbed at gunpoint of his personal belongings - including an expensive camera - in the Oakland hills.
Hit-and-run driver slams into Wise Sons deli in Oakland, police say
An alleged hit-and-run driver slammed into the Wise Son deli in Oakland while racing another car, police said.
An alleged hit-and-run driver slammed into the Wise Son deli in Oakland while racing another car, police said.
Suspect accused of shooting 4-year-old Oakland girl turns himself in
The suspect accused of shooting and wounding a 4-year-old girl in Oakland, turned himself into police on Sunday, according to police.
The suspect accused of shooting and wounding a 4-year-old girl in Oakland, turned himself into police on Sunday, according to police.
Suspected driver arrested after carjacking sedan, striking OPD vehicle
A suspected driver of a carjacked sedan struck an Oakland police car early Monday morning and fled the scene before being arrested, police said.
A suspected driver of a carjacked sedan struck an Oakland police car early Monday morning and fled the scene before being arrested, police said.
Police say 2 early morning shootings may be related
Two people were shot to death early Sunday morning at an Oakland gas station.
Two people were shot to death early Sunday morning at an Oakland gas station.
Police say person found in burning truck near Oakland hills
A body was found in a burning truck near the Oakland hills early Sunday morning.
A body was found in a burning truck near the Oakland hills early Sunday morning.
Trading trash for ice cream
Picking up trash has never been so sweet.
Picking up trash has never been so sweet.
Oakland police ask public for help in unsolved 2020 homicide
Oakland police are asking the public for help in an unsolved 2020 homicide.
Oakland police are asking the public for help in an unsolved 2020 homicide.
Trans Persian wrestler, creator of Hoodslam in Oakland tells story
"Hoodslam" is a mix of wrestling and performance art started by Sam Khandaghabadi, whose wrestling persona is the Dark Sheik. The transgender-Persian wrestler said the blend of wrestling performance art events is geared toward people ages 21 and up and for people who want a little more than what wrestling gives them on television.
"Hoodslam" is a mix of wrestling and performance art started by Sam Khandaghabadi, whose wrestling persona is the Dark Sheik. The transgender-Persian wrestler said the blend of wrestling performance art events is geared toward people ages 21 and up and for people who want a little more than what wrestling gives them on television.
Oakland police seek teen for shooting that wounded 4-year-old
Days after a 4-year-old girl was shot in the leg in an Oakland apartment, the city's police department said officers are looking for a 19-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the shooting.
Days after a 4-year-old girl was shot in the leg in an Oakland apartment, the city's police department said officers are looking for a 19-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the shooting.
Man gaining notice for picking up trash across East Bay
Andy Wang of Livermore spent hours Friday picking up trash in East Oakland. Lots of it.
Andy Wang of Livermore spent hours Friday picking up trash in East Oakland. Lots of it.
'Despondent' man on Bay Bridge ties up traffic
A man that the California Highway Patrol is describing as "despondent" is standing on the Bay Bridge, tying up traffic.
A man that the California Highway Patrol is describing as "despondent" is standing on the Bay Bridge, tying up traffic.
Oakland mayor considers charging other cities homeless fee
Mayor Sheng Thao is contemplating the implementation of a fee for other cities if their homeless residents relocate to Oakland.
Mayor Sheng Thao is contemplating the implementation of a fee for other cities if their homeless residents relocate to Oakland.
Oakland ice cream shop offers sweet deal: Free ice cream for trash
An Oakland ice cream shop owner came up with a sweet idea to get people to pick up trash.
An Oakland ice cream shop owner came up with a sweet idea to get people to pick up trash.