Technical issues impact 911 calls in Oakland, sources say backup systems failed
A spokesperson for the City of Oakland says technical difficulties have impacted 911 and nonemergency calls on Thursday.
A spokesperson for the City of Oakland says technical difficulties have impacted 911 and nonemergency calls on Thursday.
Missing Oakland 13-year-old safely located
Missing Oakland teen Elsa Estrada-Hernandez, 13, was been safely located. Oakland police say she is no longer considered to be a missing and at-risk.
Missing Oakland teen Elsa Estrada-Hernandez, 13, was been safely located. Oakland police say she is no longer considered to be a missing and at-risk.
Oakland flower delivery homicide suspect captured in Chicago
The man wanted in connection with the homicide of a flower delivery worker in Oakland was captured in Chicago, according to police.
The man wanted in connection with the homicide of a flower delivery worker in Oakland was captured in Chicago, according to police.
Bomb threat diverts Hawaii-bound flight to Oakland
A Southwest flight bound for Hawaii was diverted to Oakland International Airport after a bomb threat, which turned out to be false, according to the Alameda County Sherif's Office.
A Southwest flight bound for Hawaii was diverted to Oakland International Airport after a bomb threat, which turned out to be false, according to the Alameda County Sherif's Office.
July 4 revelers leave behind trash, fireworks from Fruitvale to Lake Tahoe
July 4 revelers left behind trash and fireworks from Oakland to the beaches of Lake Tahoe, causing city leaders and community groups to decry the mess and clean up the areas themselves.
July 4 revelers left behind trash and fireworks from Oakland to the beaches of Lake Tahoe, causing city leaders and community groups to decry the mess and clean up the areas themselves.
Illegal fireworks likely sparked dozens of East Bay fires
Despite weeks of warnings, there was a non-stop barrage of illegal fireworks on July Fourth, sparking fires and fears across several East Bay communities.
Despite weeks of warnings, there was a non-stop barrage of illegal fireworks on July Fourth, sparking fires and fears across several East Bay communities.
The airline nightmare seems far from over: Travel delays to continue
We may be looking at a rough rest of the flying week beginning Wednesday through Sunday as millions try to get back home.
We may be looking at a rough rest of the flying week beginning Wednesday through Sunday as millions try to get back home.
Community shows support for Oakland's Colonial Donuts after robbery
Loyal customers rallied behind Colonial Donuts Wednesday as a way to show support for the Lakeshore institution after it was robbed last week.
Loyal customers rallied behind Colonial Donuts Wednesday as a way to show support for the Lakeshore institution after it was robbed last week.
Woman killed in Oakland hit-and-run while chasing other driver, police say
A woman was killed and another injured in an alleged hit-and-run while chasing a driver from another crash that happened shortly before the deadly collision on Wednesday, Oakland police said.
A woman was killed and another injured in an alleged hit-and-run while chasing a driver from another crash that happened shortly before the deadly collision on Wednesday, Oakland police said.
Oakland visitors fall victim to car burglars, helpless as device tracked to SF
A father and son visiting the Bay Area from Ohio had their rental car broken into at a hotspot for car burglaries in Oakland - and were further frustrated when they learned police couldn't go find a stolen iPad that they tracked to San Francisco.
A father and son visiting the Bay Area from Ohio had their rental car broken into at a hotspot for car burglaries in Oakland - and were further frustrated when they learned police couldn't go find a stolen iPad that they tracked to San Francisco.
Woman, girl shot and injured in Oakland
Police are investigating a double shooting Monday evening in Oakland that injured a woman and a girl.
Police are investigating a double shooting Monday evening in Oakland that injured a woman and a girl.
Former employer helps Oakland police identify suspect in killing of flower delivery man
A former employer played a crucial role in helping authorities identify the suspect accused in the shooting death of a flower delivery man in Oakland, according to police.
A former employer played a crucial role in helping authorities identify the suspect accused in the shooting death of a flower delivery man in Oakland, according to police.
Mysterious jellyfish pulses through Lake Merritt
A rower captured video of a jellyfish propelling through Lake Merritt Monday morning.
A rower captured video of a jellyfish propelling through Lake Merritt Monday morning.
Toxic algae bloom shuts down 2 East Bay lakes, leads to caution advisories at several others
People planning to visit some East Bay lakes amid soaring temperatures this Fourth of July weekend, were being warned of a dangerous level of toxic blue-green algae.
People planning to visit some East Bay lakes amid soaring temperatures this Fourth of July weekend, were being warned of a dangerous level of toxic blue-green algae.
2 arrested in Oakland airport drug bust
Two people were arrested after a cache of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs were seized by officers patrolling Oakland's airport, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
Two people were arrested after a cache of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs were seized by officers patrolling Oakland's airport, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.
'Parish of social justice': Oakland's St. Columba says 'love is love,' vocally supports to LGBTQ community
A Catholic Church in the East Bay has formed its identity on welcoming LGBTQ members.
A Catholic Church in the East Bay has formed its identity on welcoming LGBTQ members.
Parents want to bring son's body back to Brazil after killed while delivering flowers in Oakland
The parents of a homicide victim, who was shot and killed while delivering flowers in Oakland, want to bring their son's body back to his home country of Brazil.
The parents of a homicide victim, who was shot and killed while delivering flowers in Oakland, want to bring their son's body back to his home country of Brazil.
Parents of flower delivery man shot, killed in Oakland arrive from Brazil and want justice
The parents of the man who was shot and killed while delivering flowers in Uptown Oakland have arrived to the Bay Area from Brazil and want justice.
The parents of the man who was shot and killed while delivering flowers in Uptown Oakland have arrived to the Bay Area from Brazil and want justice.
East Bay mom says it's like 'torture' after 23-year-old son shot and killed
An East Bay mother is devastated after the loss of her 23-year-old son who was shot and killed.
An East Bay mother is devastated after the loss of her 23-year-old son who was shot and killed.
East Bay punk, 1st trans woman in pro skateboarding, on fighting for validity
An East Bay punk musician, who is also the first transgender woman in professional skateboarding, shares about the struggles of transitioning, the courage it takes to be yourself, and her band's upcoming final performance at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown.
An East Bay punk musician, who is also the first transgender woman in professional skateboarding, shares about the struggles of transitioning, the courage it takes to be yourself, and her band's upcoming final performance at Oakland's Mosswood Meltdown.