Fruitvale residents voice their concerns over a spike in crime, call for more cops
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Fruitvale residents called on city leaders to hire more police officers to patrol high crime areas. Other residents expressed the need for more bilingual and multilingual officers.

Oakland school teachers prepared to strike

The Oakland School District may be facing another teacher strike in the very near future. The District and the union appear to be far apart on many issues, including money.

Oakland school teachers prepared to strike
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The Oakland Unified School District may be facing another teacher strike in the near future, with the District and the union appearing to be far apart on many issues, including money.

Oakland teachers union begins strike vote

Teachers, counselors, nurses and other members of the Oakland Education Association (OEA) on Monday began voting on whether to authorize a strike, as the union cited what it called “illegal, bad faith bargaining” by the district.

Oakland police seek intruder accused of sexual assault sought

The Oakland Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a home intruder who sexually assaulted a sleeping resident.

Family mourns father of 4 gunned down on Oakland freeway

The wife and daughter of a man shot and killed on an Oakland freeway described him as a selfless family man who worked hard to support them.

1 wounded in Oakland shooting

One person was hurt in a shooting in Oakland Friday afternoon.

Mayor Sheng Thao's vehicle among those broken into near Oakland's Grand Lake Theater

Mayor Sheng Thao's vehicle was among those broken into Thursday night near Oakland's Grand Lake Theater, KTVU has learned. The break-ins happened while the mayor attended the SFFILM Opening Night screening of Stephen Curry: Underrated.

Driver of pickup killed in I-580 shooting in Oakland

A driver in a pickup truck was killed in the latest Bay Area freeway shooting, prompting the California Highway Patrol to conduct yet another homicide investigation – a troubling phenomenon that continues to grow.

2 victims shot in East Oakland, police investigating

Oakland Police Department responded to the scene of a shooting Wednesday afternoon in East Oakland. Two people were located with gunshot wounds. 

Cherry blossoms in bloom, parade returns to Japantown: Arts & culture events

The famed cherry blossoms of San Francisco's Japantown are in bloom and the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival parade returns. Here's some springtime arts, culture and entertainment events.

Former OPD captain says he's being unfairly blamed in misconduct scandal

The former Oakland police internal affairs captain said Tuesday that he is being scapegoated in a misconduct scandal that ultimately led to the ouster of the police chief.

Oakland authorities begin evicting Wood Street encampment residents

Oakland city crews are clearing, cleaning and closing the sprawling Wood Street Commons homeless encampment. The eviction process will last at least two weeks to give people time to clear out and relocate, city leaders said.

Oakland to debate ending eviction ban

The Oakland City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to begin debate on a proposal to formally end the city's ban on evictions.

Protest held in Oakland over DA's handling of Jasper Wu case

A rally is planned Monday in Oakland over the way DA Pamela Price is handling the Jasper Wu case. The toddler was shot and killed on I-880 in November 2021 by a stray bullet and many are worried the three men arrested for the shooting won't face jail time.