Pedestrian seriously injured during Homeland Security chase in Oakland

A pedestrian was injured critically when a U.S. Department of Homeland Security officer was in pursuit of a car in Oakland Thursday evening, police said Friday.

Family of 16-year-old who said she was robbed and kidnapped wants justice

The family of a 16-year-old girl who said she was robbed at gunpoint and kidnapped in Oakland wants those responsible brought to justice.

Oakland teachers won't be in classrooms again during 2nd day of strike

Teachers will not be in the classroom in Oakland public schools again on Friday as their strike resumes over broken down negotiations.

Body of man reported missing in 2021 recently found in barrel

The body of man reported missing out of Oakland in 2021 was recently discovered inside a barrel outside the city limits, according to police.

'Our babies should have been in school today:' Oakland teachers on strike

Oakland teachers went on strike Thursday after seven days of negotiations failed to produce a new contract for the 3,000 members of the Oakland Education Association.

Oakland man charged with murder in shooting death of woman in car

An Oakland man "frustrated" at drivers racing down his street has been arrested after firing at a car and killing a 21-year-old woman, prosecutors alleged in a video statement on Tuesday.

74-year-old woman lucky to be alive after Oakland armed robbery, wants jade Buddha back

A 74-year-old woman said she was the victim of a brazen armed robbery that happened in broad daylight in Oakland. The item she cherished most is a jade Buddha, a good luck charm she's worn for decades since 1994.

Oakland mobile crisis unit touts success but only 6% of MACRO calls come from 911

After 11 months, Oakland's MACRO crews have much to be proud of. But just 6% of their service calls come from police dispatch. "Yes, we could be concerned," activist Cat Brooks said.

Oakland teachers decide to strike Thursday, schools will remain open

Oakland teachers are heading to the picket lines Thursday after six days of negotiations failed to produce a new contract for the 3,000 members of the Oakland Education Association. 

Oakland teachers' strike looms as parents prepare for possible cancelled classes

After nearly a week of intense contract negotiations, the Oakland teachers’ union and Oakland Unified School District have still not reached a contract agreement. But the district said a deal is within reach.

Oakland mayor 'outraged' after man assaulted at sideshow

Oakland's mayor said she was “outraged” after video surfaced of a man being assaulted over the weekend at an illegal sideshow.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao unveils her first budget amid historic deficit

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday released her proposed $4 billion budget for the next two fiscal years – outlining her vision and priorities for the city as she grapples with a $360 million shortfall.

Oakland teachers say they'll strike Thursday if no agreement reached by then

Oakland teacher's union announced Monday evening they plan to strike Thursday, May 4 if no agreement is reached by then with the Oakland Unified School District. 

Man frustrated by Oakland sideshow gets attacked by crowd

A man frustrated by a sideshow in Oakland lunged at a car spinning donuts around him and was then attacked by the crowd in an incident that was captured on video.

Driver assaulted during Oakland sideshow, police say

Oakland police said they are investigating an assault of a driver during a sideshow on International Boulevard in 42nd Avenue Sunday.