Oakland police recover stolen gun, illegal tobacco in smoke shop raid

Investigators said they found prohibited flavored tobacco, untaxed tobacco products and cannabis products being sold at the shop, along with other violations.

Oakland celebrates civil rights leader Jesse Jackson
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Rev. Charlotte Williams, at the Allen-Temple Baptist Church, and Rev. Zack Carey at True Vine Ministries, talk about Frank Ogawa Plaza honoring Rev. Jackson, while his funeral is taking place in Chicago. 

'The wait is over': Oakland announces date for Alysa Liu celebration

Declaring, "the wait is over," the city of Oakland on Thursday announced its plans for a celebration to honor Olympic gold medal figure skater and one of its own, Alysa Liu.

Oakland's Grand Lake Theater marks 100 years with free classics

The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week, marking a century since the historic movie palace first opened its doors on March 6, 1926.

Oakland resident's dream soccer pitch opens ahead of World Cup buzz

As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.

Human remains found in two East Oakland locations belong to same person

Human remains discovered Feb. 1 and Feb. 16 at two separate locations in East Oakland have been confirmed to belong to the same person, police said.

Kamala Harris returns to Oakland, reflects on roots, urges political engagement

The former vice president stopped in her hometown as part of her book tour Tuesday. She mixed personal reflection with sharp criticism of the current administration and a call for voter mobilization.

Several anti-war protests spring up around Bay Area

Some demonstrators celebrated the potential for regime change while also expressing concern about the US-Israel attacks on Iran and its people.

Class action lawsuit alleges Flock license plate readers violate CA law and privacy of residents

Flock Safety is facing a class action lawsuit. Filed by an Oakland-based firm, it alleges the company's license plate reading cameras are violating the law and the privacy of California residents.

5 Oakland residents arrested in brazen Beverly Hills robbery

Beverly Hills detectives, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service task force, located and arrested the five suspects in Oakland.

Oakland teachers avert strike, up to 13% raises on the table

A teachers' strike in Oakland was averted early Friday morning after the union representing educators in the district announced it reached a tentative agreement with school officials following an 18-hour bargaining session.

Standout Oakland student-athlete, with 4.3 GPA, has eyes set on becoming a surgeon

A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court. 

Oakland school board approves 400 layoffs

The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.

OUSD board to vote on cutting hundreds of jobs

Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.