Burglars steal musical instruments from Oakland school

Burglars have stolen cellos, guitars, and other musical instruments from the Oakland School for the Arts during two recent break-ins, school officials said.

Mayor fires Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong

In a bold move a month into her tenure, Oakland's mayor on Wednesday decided to fire Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, who has been under fire for how he handled two misconduct investigations into one of his sergeants.

Oakland ransomware attack reaches day 8

The City of Oakland has been under ransomware siege for the last eight days.

Beloved Oakland baker killed during robbery donates organs

Jen Angel's organs were donated in accordance with her wishes. The Oakland baker was dragged to death during a robbery last week.

Oakland police foot patrols returning to business districts

For the first time in two years, Oakland police will soon be walking the streets in busy shopping districts.

Ransomware attack hits Oakland

Oakland was the victim of a ransomware attack that began Wednesday night, police and city officials said Friday. 

$10K reward offered in violent death of beloved Oakland baker

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the death of a well-loved baker in Oakland.

Lawsuit accuses Oakland city officials of cover-up, files to overturn mayoral election

A petition filed in Alameda County alleges the mayoral election of Oakland is invalid and needs to be redone after a series of mistakes, coverups, and violations, petitioners said Friday.

Trial set for next month to determine winner of OUSD school board race

A trial has been set for next month to determine who will occupy the District 4 seat on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education after an error by the county registrar of voters' office put the outcome into dispute, an Alameda County Superior Court judge said at a hearing Friday.   

Oakland baker, who was on life support after robbery, dies

A beloved Oakland baker, who was on life support after being robbed this week, has died friends and family say. 

Suspect shot in Oakland gunbattle after catalytic converter theft

At least one alleged catalytic converter thief was shot during an exchange of gunfire with a witness to the incident early Thursday in Oakland's Upper Dimond neighborhood, according to police and neighbors.

Beloved Oakland baker on life support after robbery

The doors of Oakland's Angel Cakes bakery were open Wednesday, as friends gathered to show support as the bakery's owner Jen Angel who lay in a hospital across town.

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong 'not credible:' confidential report finds

Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong was "not credible" when he denied knowing the details of a sergeant’s alleged misconduct in a case that’s at the heart of an unraveling scandal that could cost the chief his job, independent investigators found.

Bay Area public transit facing 'financial cliff'

The MTC is bringing together representatives from BART, Muni and other agencies to discuss the financial cliff that public transit is facing and what to do about it.

R&B singer Lyfe Jennings says $120K in jewelry stolen in Oakland

R&B singer Lyfe Jennings said thieves took his belongings while he was in the Bay Area to perform several concerts.

Women of color rally in Oakland against increased threats against them

A number of Bay Area and state lawmakers took part in a rally outside Oakland City Hall to denounce the increase in violent threats and harassment against women of color.