Oakland teachers, district reach common ground nearly 2 weeks into strike
The Oakland Education Association (OEA) announced Saturday that an agreement has been reached with striking teachers on some ‘common good’ proposals.
The Oakland Education Association (OEA) announced Saturday that an agreement has been reached with striking teachers on some ‘common good’ proposals.
4 people injured in Oakland overnight shootings
The Oakland Police Department is investigating four separate shootings that left multiple people injured early Saturday morning. The shootings, according to police, happened within a one-hour window.
The Oakland Police Department is investigating four separate shootings that left multiple people injured early Saturday morning. The shootings, according to police, happened within a one-hour window.
24 Bay Area high school students awarded scholarships as part of PG&E's financial education program
Twenty-four Bay Area high schoolers were awarded college scholarships from the PG&E Foundation Saturday.
Twenty-four Bay Area high schoolers were awarded college scholarships from the PG&E Foundation Saturday.
4 people injured in 4 separate shootings early Saturday
Four people were shot in East Oakland in four separate shootings in the early morning hours Saturday, police said.
Four people were shot in East Oakland in four separate shootings in the early morning hours Saturday, police said.
Oakland parents call on striking teachers and district to reach deal
Contract negotiations between Oakland teachers and the school district continued late Friday night, with optimism by some union members that there had been "significant" progress.
Contract negotiations between Oakland teachers and the school district continued late Friday night, with optimism by some union members that there had been "significant" progress.
Bay Bridge sideshow arrest leads to recovery of $20,000 in stolen merchandise
A three-month long investigation by the California Highway Patrol of an illegal sideshow leads to the discovery of nearly $20,000 in stolen merchandise.
A three-month long investigation by the California Highway Patrol of an illegal sideshow leads to the discovery of nearly $20,000 in stolen merchandise.
New Oakland police officers graduate at challenging time for department
The ranks of the Oakland Police Department grew by 18 on Friday.
The ranks of the Oakland Police Department grew by 18 on Friday.
Some parents cross Oakland teachers' picket lines as strike continues
As the Oakland teachers' strike enters its second week, many wonder if it will end before the school year ends on May 25.
As the Oakland teachers' strike enters its second week, many wonder if it will end before the school year ends on May 25.
Black mothers bailed out of jail before Mother's Day
The Essie Justice Group is raising money to bail Black women out of jail in time for Mother's Day so they can be with their children and families.
The Essie Justice Group is raising money to bail Black women out of jail in time for Mother's Day so they can be with their children and families.
'We are frustrated with OEA': Some Oakland parents call for teachers' strike to end
Several parents and teachers say they’ve crossed the picket lines to send a message that they’re against the ongoing strike. While they're in support of teachers, they say the ongoing negotiations comes at the detriment of students.
Several parents and teachers say they’ve crossed the picket lines to send a message that they’re against the ongoing strike. While they're in support of teachers, they say the ongoing negotiations comes at the detriment of students.
Oakland police make arrest in 2022 murder
An arrest has been made in the 5-month-old fatal shooting in Oakland, authorities announced Thursday.
An arrest has been made in the 5-month-old fatal shooting in Oakland, authorities announced Thursday.
NAACP urges Oakland teachers to end strike for children’s sake
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
Former co-owner of Richmond manufacturing company charged in wire fraud scheme
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
Tensions rise, Oakland teachers move picket line to district office under construction
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Oakland mayor names choice for city administrator
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday announced her choice for city administrator after a nationwide search.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday announced her choice for city administrator after a nationwide search.
Oakland parents open 'solidarity schools' as teachers' strike continues
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Phony call about shooting distracts Oakland police
A shopping center in Oakland was the site of an apparent swatting incident as the Oakland Police Department rushed to the location where they had been wrongly told that there was a shooting “with multiple victims.”
A shopping center in Oakland was the site of an apparent swatting incident as the Oakland Police Department rushed to the location where they had been wrongly told that there was a shooting “with multiple victims.”
Oakland teachers' strike day 5: union cites progress in negotiations
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
Oakland sideshow ordinance clears public safety committee
A new ordinance targeting illegal sideshows made it through the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Under the proposed legislation, sideshow organizers and facilitators would face imposing fines and potential jail time.
A new ordinance targeting illegal sideshows made it through the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Under the proposed legislation, sideshow organizers and facilitators would face imposing fines and potential jail time.
Black student reparations, housing for unhoused students among Oakland teachers' proposals
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.