Chase, crash in Oakland leaves thousands without power
A woman was arrested Friday following a high speed chase in the East Bay that ended in a crash and knocked out power to more than 5,000 PG&E customers in Oakland.
A woman was arrested Friday following a high speed chase in the East Bay that ended in a crash and knocked out power to more than 5,000 PG&E customers in Oakland.
A's home opener brings fans together, but future uncertain
That is the question: Will the A's stay in Oakland or leave for Las Vegas?
That is the question: Will the A's stay in Oakland or leave for Las Vegas?
How Moms 4 Housing challenged Oakland's housing crisis and won
Moms 4 Housing became a symbol of America's housing crisis. More than three years later, the home on Magnolia Street is back in their hands with a new name and a bigger mission.
Moms 4 Housing became a symbol of America's housing crisis. More than three years later, the home on Magnolia Street is back in their hands with a new name and a bigger mission.
Independent monitor says Oakland Police Department's 'cultural deficiencies' lingering in latest report
The independent monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department released its latest report on Thursday. It concludes the department is facing, "very serious questions about its capacity to police itself."
The independent monitor overseeing the Oakland Police Department released its latest report on Thursday. It concludes the department is facing, "very serious questions about its capacity to police itself."
A's proposed ballpark, City of Oakland get a legal victory
The Oakland A's and the City of Oakland on Thursday, won a major legal challenge over their proposed ballpark site at Howard Terminal.
The Oakland A's and the City of Oakland on Thursday, won a major legal challenge over their proposed ballpark site at Howard Terminal.
Man shot in Oakland's Adams Point, then crashes on freeway and dies
A man in his late 50s was found dead from gunshot wounds after he crashed his minivan on Interstate 580 in Oakland, minutes after he was shot on city streets, authorities said.
A man in his late 50s was found dead from gunshot wounds after he crashed his minivan on Interstate 580 in Oakland, minutes after he was shot on city streets, authorities said.
Flooded out Oakland tenants left in housing limbo for months
Repairs at Coliseum Connections Apartments in East Oakland are expected to take another two months after backed-up drains and flooding following a New Year's Eve storm caused 300 people to be displaced from their homes.
Repairs at Coliseum Connections Apartments in East Oakland are expected to take another two months after backed-up drains and flooding following a New Year's Eve storm caused 300 people to be displaced from their homes.
4 arrested in 18 armed robberies, Oakland police say
Four men who allegedly carried out a string of 18 armed robberies in the East Bay have been arrested, Oakland police announced Wednesday.
Four men who allegedly carried out a string of 18 armed robberies in the East Bay have been arrested, Oakland police announced Wednesday.
Woman's body wrapped in plastic, rolled in carpet, dumped in Oakland: mother
A 33-year-old woman's body was wrapped in plastic, rolled up in a carpet and dumped in Oakland, the victim's mother told KTVU.
A 33-year-old woman's body was wrapped in plastic, rolled up in a carpet and dumped in Oakland, the victim's mother told KTVU.
Oakland city officials commit to meeting with police union over data breach
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
Oakland Zoo struggles with setbacks, African elephant euthanized
Since the beginning of the year, the Oakland zoo has been closed roughly 50 days, costing more than $2.5 million in lost revenue, officials said.
Since the beginning of the year, the Oakland zoo has been closed roughly 50 days, costing more than $2.5 million in lost revenue, officials said.
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.