Oakland Zoo elephant, Lisa, dies
The Oakland Zoo said it euthanized its 46-year-old African elephant named Lisa on Sunday due to her deteriorating health.
The Oakland Zoo said it euthanized its 46-year-old African elephant named Lisa on Sunday due to her deteriorating health.
Richmond man fatally shot in Oakland
A Richmond man was shot and killed in Oakland overnight.
A Richmond man was shot and killed in Oakland overnight.
Oakland Zoo's pied crow recovered with help of resident: video
On Saturday an Oakland resident helped recover one of the pied crows that went missing from the zoo during last week's storm. Video shows the zookeeper carefully luring the bird through the front door of the woman's home.
On Saturday an Oakland resident helped recover one of the pied crows that went missing from the zoo during last week's storm. Video shows the zookeeper carefully luring the bird through the front door of the woman's home.
A quirky calendar of upcoming film & arts events
Off the beaten path, out of the ordinary, quirky, and weird can sometimes describe the Bay Area arts scene, but that's all meant in an endearing way. Here are some suggestions for you to get out and immerse yourself in the local arts and entertainment scene.
Off the beaten path, out of the ordinary, quirky, and weird can sometimes describe the Bay Area arts scene, but that's all meant in an endearing way. Here are some suggestions for you to get out and immerse yourself in the local arts and entertainment scene.
Popular Oakland BBQ restaurant burglarized twice in two days
A popular Oakland barbecue restaurant was hit twice in two days in the middle of the night, and the owners believe the same crew is responsible.
A popular Oakland barbecue restaurant was hit twice in two days in the middle of the night, and the owners believe the same crew is responsible.
Alameda County prosecutor resigns in protest over new DA's policies
Alameda County Assistant District Attorney Jill Nerone announced her resignation this week, saying she does not feel she is able to "adequately and ethically protect the rights of victims," under District Attorney Pamela Price.
Alameda County Assistant District Attorney Jill Nerone announced her resignation this week, saying she does not feel she is able to "adequately and ethically protect the rights of victims," under District Attorney Pamela Price.
3 birds recovered after escape from aviary at Oakland Zoo during storm
Three birds have been recovered and three others are still flying free at the Oakland Zoo after a tree fell onto an aviary there amid stormy weather earlier this week, a zoo spokesperson said Friday.
Three birds have been recovered and three others are still flying free at the Oakland Zoo after a tree fell onto an aviary there amid stormy weather earlier this week, a zoo spokesperson said Friday.
Oakland teachers walk off job over pay
Oakland public school teachers walked out Friday morning over their ongoing contract dispute with the district.
Oakland public school teachers walked out Friday morning over their ongoing contract dispute with the district.
Thieves break into multiple businesses during overnight hours in Oakland Chinatown and commercial areas
Restaurants, beauty salons, coffee shops and convenience stores in various parts of Oakland were targeted by thieves in the overnight hours Thursday. Surveillance videos show caravans of thieves pulling up in vehicles, using tools and taking their time breaking into shops.
Restaurants, beauty salons, coffee shops and convenience stores in various parts of Oakland were targeted by thieves in the overnight hours Thursday. Surveillance videos show caravans of thieves pulling up in vehicles, using tools and taking their time breaking into shops.
East Bay still recovering from latest storm, more power restored
The cleanup and restoration efforts following the latest round of storms was ongoing in the East Bay Thursday. PG&E estimates more than 6,000 customers are still without power.
The cleanup and restoration efforts following the latest round of storms was ongoing in the East Bay Thursday. PG&E estimates more than 6,000 customers are still without power.
San Diego State basketball player in Sweet 16 keeps Oakland, brother on top of mind
When San Diego State senior Keshad Johnson takes the court on Friday for a Sweet 16 matchup against a heavily favored Alabama team, Oakland will be on his mind and visible to everyone watching.
When San Diego State senior Keshad Johnson takes the court on Friday for a Sweet 16 matchup against a heavily favored Alabama team, Oakland will be on his mind and visible to everyone watching.
Driver flees after crash on I-580 in Oakland, leaves dog inside car
A driver fled the scene after a crash on Interstate Highway 580 Oakland early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A driver fled the scene after a crash on Interstate Highway 580 Oakland early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Tree falls at Oakland Zoo, birds escape their aviary
A large tree fell on the Oakland Zoo's African Savanna aviary during Tuesday's storm, tearing the mesh and giving way for some birds to fly off.
A large tree fell on the Oakland Zoo's African Savanna aviary during Tuesday's storm, tearing the mesh and giving way for some birds to fly off.
Employees of Oakland Starbucks, Trader Joe's file to unionize
Employees of a Starbucks store and Trader Joe's, both located in Oakland, have filed to form unions, union officials said.
Employees of a Starbucks store and Trader Joe's, both located in Oakland, have filed to form unions, union officials said.
Woman lucky to be alive after 2 trees fall on her Oakland home
In East Oakland, trees came crashing down on a home and injuring a woman on the same block where a tree severely damaged an apartment building in January.
In East Oakland, trees came crashing down on a home and injuring a woman on the same block where a tree severely damaged an apartment building in January.
Oakland still grappling with ransomware attack
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she hoped the ransomware attack would resolve in about two weeks but she said the same thing on March 7.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she hoped the ransomware attack would resolve in about two weeks but she said the same thing on March 7.
Troubling rise in mail carrier robberies in Oakland, Emeryville
After recent robberies and threats against mail carriers in the East Bay, the US Postal Service is asking for help to protect its workers.
After recent robberies and threats against mail carriers in the East Bay, the US Postal Service is asking for help to protect its workers.
Oakland Tech Lady Bulldogs building a dynasty
Fresh off securing their latest state title, the Lady Bulldogs of Oakland Technical High School are building a dynasty of the best girls basketball team in the state.
Fresh off securing their latest state title, the Lady Bulldogs of Oakland Technical High School are building a dynasty of the best girls basketball team in the state.
Housing, mental health care key to Newsom's latest strategy to fight homeless crisis
Newsom says he wants to build facilities where over $10,000 people a year can live and be treated for mental illness. Newsom’s past policies have been heavily criticized for not producing results and this time he wants California voters to weigh in on his new plan.
Newsom says he wants to build facilities where over $10,000 people a year can live and be treated for mental illness. Newsom’s past policies have been heavily criticized for not producing results and this time he wants California voters to weigh in on his new plan.
2 shot in Oakland, police say
Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people in Oakland on Sunday evening.
Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people in Oakland on Sunday evening.