Oakland's ransomware attack intensifies as city struggles to respond

The scope of the City of Oakland ransomware attack has widened, as the personal information of some residents was also compromised, according to officials.

Oakland seeks input on how to address pollution in historically redlined communities

The city of Oakland is seeking public input on its first "Environmental Justice Element," a new city blueprint which seeks to rectify past policies that have contributed higher levels of pollution in Oakland’s predominantly Black and low-income communities.

Double shooting at convenience store near Oakland's Fruitvale BART station caught on video

A double shooting in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood injured two men. It started at a convenience store and continued outside near a BART station. The shooting was captured by surveillance cameras.

West Oakland Middle School students awarded Spring Break trip to Hawaii

A group of Oakland middle schoolers are getting the opportunity of a lifetime and headed to Hawaii Sunday for spring break. Oakland Unified School District formed a special partnership to make the trip happen, officials said.

Oakland middle schoolers head to Hawaii for special spring break trip

A group of Oakland middle schoolers are getting the opportunity of a lifetime and headed to Hawaii Sunday for spring break. Oakland Unified School District formed a special partnership to make the trip happen, officials said.

Anthony Rendon ‘can’t comment’ on fan altercation in Oakland; new video surfaces

Anthony Rendon wasn’t very talkative Saturday, two days after video surfaced of the Los Angeles Angels All-Star appearing to take a swipe at an Oakland fan after a 2-1 opening day loss to the Athletics.

Collaboration at center of keeping students in school after juvenile detention

Each morning begins the same way for Hattie Tate: She reviews a list of Oakland students at the local juvenile facility who have been booked, released or scheduled for a court appearance. For over a decade, her job as an educator and administrator has been to secure the quickest possible re-enrollment of students into their local schools once they are released from the juvenile facility.

3 earthquakes strike near Oakland Zoo

A series of three earthquakes jolted the Bay Area Saturday morning. 

Former Oakland police captain 'released' from park district job

A former captain with the Oakland police department has now also lost his job at the East Bay Regional Park District.

Chase, crash in Oakland leaves thousands without power

A woman was arrested Friday following a high speed chase in the East Bay that ended in a crash and knocked out power to more than 5,000 PG&E customers in Oakland.

How Moms 4 Housing challenged Oakland's housing crisis and won

Moms 4 Housing became a symbol of America's housing crisis. More than three years later, the home on Magnolia Street is back in their hands with a new name and a bigger mission.

Independent monitor says Oakland Police Department's 'cultural deficiencies' lingering in latest report

The independent monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department released its latest report on Thursday. It concludes the department is facing, "very serious questions about its capacity to police itself." 

A's proposed ballpark, City of Oakland get a legal victory

The Oakland A's and the City of Oakland on Thursday, won a major legal challenge over their proposed ballpark site at Howard Terminal. 

Man shot in Oakland's Adams Point, then crashes on freeway and dies

A man in his late 50s was found dead from gunshot wounds after he crashed his minivan on Interstate 580 in Oakland, minutes after he was shot on city streets, authorities said.

Flooded out Oakland tenants left in housing limbo for months

Repairs at Coliseum Connections Apartments in East Oakland are expected to take another two months after backed-up drains and flooding following a New Year's Eve storm caused 300 people to be displaced from their homes.

4 arrested in 18 armed robberies, Oakland police say

Four men who allegedly carried out a string of 18 armed robberies in the East Bay have been arrested, Oakland police announced Wednesday.

Oakland city officials commit to meeting with police union over data breach

Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.

Oakland Zoo struggles with setbacks, African elephant euthanized

Since the beginning of the year, the Oakland zoo has been closed roughly 50 days, costing more than $2.5 million in lost revenue, officials said.