Lawsuit against FBI alleges Oakland man was 'executed' in 2021 shooting

Family members of Michael Jonathan Cortez, an Oakland resident who was killed by law enforcement, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the FBI Thursday. 

Wrong-way driver arrested for DUI caused 3-car collision, I-880 backup, CHP Oakland says

Traffic came to a standstill early Friday evening when a wrong-way driver, who was allegedly under the influence, caused a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 880 in Oakland, California Highway Patrol says. 

Suspect who scammed 78-year-old woman arrested in Oakland

A suspect was arrested in connection with the robbery of a 78-year-old Oakland woman who was scammed last week by robbers who said they were collecting for a charity,

Oakland Diocese faces 330 sex abuse lawsuits; ponders bankruptcy

The Diocese of Oakland announced this week it is considering filing for bankruptcy due to hundreds of lawsuits that have been filed, alleging clergy members sexually abused children.

Oakland Restaurant Week kicks off following some tough pandemic years

The kick-off to Oakland Restaurant Week coincides with the third anniversary of the Bay Area's COVID shelter-in-place order. Restauranteurs are happy to have rooms full of people once again.

Bay Bridge traffic backup involves man in crisis, fatal crash

A man suffering from a mental health crisis on the Bay Bridge caused a traffic backup for nine hours that led to the death of two people driving behind the string of cars caught up in the backup. 

Burglars invade Oakland homes dressed as Amazon delivery workers

Burglars have been caught on camera prowling and breaking into homes in Oakland while dressed as Amazon delivery workers.

Man crushed to death stealing catalytic converter in Oakland

A Vacaville man was killed while allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Oakland, according to police and media reports.

'Leave your mark:' Oakland Tech basketball team wins state championship

The Oakland Tech High School girls basketball team won the CIF Division 1 championship – and they said they had their coach's mantra on their minds.

Pothole shuts down 2 lanes of I-880 in Oakland

The punishing rains created a pothole large enough to shut down two lanes of Interstate Highway 880 in Oakland early Wednesday morning, which caused a traffic headache for hours. 

Partially-paralyzed man at Oakland care facility shot dead in room

A 23-year-old man, who was already partially paralyzed, was shot and killed in his room in the middle of the night at an Oakland care facility.

2 Oakland basketball teams make history with state championship titles

The Oakland High Wildcats and the Oakland Tech Lady Bulldogs both claimed victory Friday night during the state basketball championships in Sacramento.

Putting a stamp on the 'Herstorical Women of Oakland, California'

A woman celebrates the 'Herstorical Women of Oakland, California' by commemorating them with her own faux stamp series, a unique artform that utilizes some pretty cool retro equipment.

CHP chopper crew helps nab armed robbery suspects in Oakland

A California Highway Patrol helicopter crew helped police on the ground in Oakland locate three armed robbery suspects.

Person shot and killed on Hegenberger Road

Oakland police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man Sunday morning on Hegenberger Road.   

Suspect in Oakland gay men's chorus member's slaying identified

The Oakland Police Department on Friday said they arrested the person suspected of fatally stabbing a singer in the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus.

Oakland Gay Men's Chorus singer stabbed and killed in his home

Family and friends of a singer in the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus, who was stabbed and killed over the weekend, are mourning his death.