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.
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.
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.
Freeway tolls could be reduced for low-income Bay Area families
Bay Area transit leaders hope low-income families will soon catch a break when it comes to paying tolls.
Bay Area transit leaders hope low-income families will soon catch a break when it comes to paying tolls.
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 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.
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.
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.
2 adults, 2 children in connection with 9 armed robberies
Two adults and two children were arrested in connection with nine armed robberies over the last three months in east Oakland, police said Friday.
Two adults and two children were arrested in connection with nine armed robberies over the last three months in east Oakland, police said Friday.
East Bay MUD project will make Alameda's water supply earthquake safe
EBMUD is performing an engineering wonder to make sure that an earthquake doesn't leave Alameda Island without water since it has no reservoirs of its own.
EBMUD is performing an engineering wonder to make sure that an earthquake doesn't leave Alameda Island without water since it has no reservoirs of its own.
Child located unresponsive Friday morning, later pronounced dead
Oakland police are investigating the death of a child early Friday morning in West Oakland, police said.
Oakland police are investigating the death of a child early Friday morning in West Oakland, police said.
Alameda County DA files motion to dismiss judge from case
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price released a video statement Wednesday saying she wants a judge removed from a controversial murder case based on his recent comments. She also addressed the changes she has made to the district attorney's office's operations.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price released a video statement Wednesday saying she wants a judge removed from a controversial murder case based on his recent comments. She also addressed the changes she has made to the district attorney's office's operations.
Oakland ransomware attack nears 2 months
Friday will mark two months since the City of Oakland's Information Technology system was ransacked and disabled by ransomware hackers causing city employees and residents headaches and loss of personal information.
Friday will mark two months since the City of Oakland's Information Technology system was ransacked and disabled by ransomware hackers causing city employees and residents headaches and loss of personal information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A former captain with the Oakland police department has now also lost his job at the East Bay Regional Park District.