Oakland dealership gifts minivan to mother of five
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.
A car dealership gifted a mother with a special surprise just before Christmas -- a minivan for her five kids.
City of Oakland to begin implementing universal preschool following court victory
Following a three-year court challenge, access to universal preschool in Oakland is becoming a reality, city and community leaders said Wednesday.
Following a three-year court challenge, access to universal preschool in Oakland is becoming a reality, city and community leaders said Wednesday.
Oakland Tech football player, honor roll student accepted to 8 universities
Omar Staples is both a football player and honor roll student at Oakland Technical High School who was accepted to eight universities across the country. On Wednesday, he chose to go to Stanford.
Omar Staples is both a football player and honor roll student at Oakland Technical High School who was accepted to eight universities across the country. On Wednesday, he chose to go to Stanford.
Proposed CA bill prohibits capturing people fleeing states where abortion is a crime
Sen. Skinner recently introduced Assembly Bill 36 or the Safe Haven Bill. The law would prohibit bail agents and bounty hunters from apprehending someone in California if they’ve received or performed an abortion in another state. It also protects those seeking gender-affirming healthcare from arrest.
Sen. Skinner recently introduced Assembly Bill 36 or the Safe Haven Bill. The law would prohibit bail agents and bounty hunters from apprehending someone in California if they’ve received or performed an abortion in another state. It also protects those seeking gender-affirming healthcare from arrest.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf rolls out universal preschool plan before leaving office
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Wednesday rolled out the city's universal pre-school initiative – one of her last acts before leaving office in less than two weeks.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Wednesday rolled out the city's universal pre-school initiative – one of her last acts before leaving office in less than two weeks.
Oakland NAACP members demand city, county pay for recount in mayor's race
Members of the Oakland chapter of the NAACP held a press conference Tuesday asking the city and county to pay for a recount in the recent mayor’s race.
Members of the Oakland chapter of the NAACP held a press conference Tuesday asking the city and county to pay for a recount in the recent mayor’s race.
Orphaned mountain lion cub in critical condition at Oakland Zoo
An orphaned mountain lion cub is in critical condition at the Oakland Zoo. Officials say a homeowner in Santa Cruz found the 3-month-old cub alone a few days ago near her home in near-freezing temperatures.
An orphaned mountain lion cub is in critical condition at the Oakland Zoo. Officials say a homeowner in Santa Cruz found the 3-month-old cub alone a few days ago near her home in near-freezing temperatures.
2 sisters found in Oakland
Two teenage sisters who were missing in Oakland have been found, police said.
Two teenage sisters who were missing in Oakland have been found, police said.
Holy Names University to close after 154 years over declining enrollment, rising costs
Holy Names University in Oakland will close after spring semester in 2023 due to declining enrollment and other struggles, officials with the 154-year-old school said Monday.
Holy Names University in Oakland will close after spring semester in 2023 due to declining enrollment and other struggles, officials with the 154-year-old school said Monday.
11-year-old Oakland boy found safe
Police in Oakland found an 11-year-old boy who had been missing since Thursday night.
Police in Oakland found an 11-year-old boy who had been missing since Thursday night.
Oakland police locate missing 84-year-old man
The Oakland Police Department shared Sunday evening that 84-year-old Rufus Hawkins is no longer missing and has been located. Authorities did not provide further details.
The Oakland Police Department shared Sunday evening that 84-year-old Rufus Hawkins is no longer missing and has been located. Authorities did not provide further details.
Town Ball in Oakland draws NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton and other celebrities
A Boys and Girls fundraiser on Friday drew celebrities and businessmen and athletes to the Bay Area, for a good cause.
A Boys and Girls fundraiser on Friday drew celebrities and businessmen and athletes to the Bay Area, for a good cause.
Mother of toddler struck and killed by a stray bullet speaks out after suspects are arrested
Nearly a year after Jasper Wu, a 2-year-old boy, was killed by a stray bullet in Oakland, officials have charged three suspects in his killing. In an emotional one-on-one interview with KTVU, Xiao Xiao, Jasper's mother, said she is happy about the charges, but very sad because she has to live through the whole ordeal again and again.
Nearly a year after Jasper Wu, a 2-year-old boy, was killed by a stray bullet in Oakland, officials have charged three suspects in his killing. In an emotional one-on-one interview with KTVU, Xiao Xiao, Jasper's mother, said she is happy about the charges, but very sad because she has to live through the whole ordeal again and again.
Ghost Ship's Derick Almena will not get extra jail time for bows and arrows
An Alameda County Superior Court judge on Friday ruled that the former Ghost Ship master tenant Derick Almena will not get extra jail time for having bows and arrows and other weapons in his home.
An Alameda County Superior Court judge on Friday ruled that the former Ghost Ship master tenant Derick Almena will not get extra jail time for having bows and arrows and other weapons in his home.
Bay Area home chefs prepare food for the homeless and others in need
A Bay Area non-profit found a new way to feed the homeless and others in need this holiday season. Community Kitchens trained volunteers to become home chefs.
A Bay Area non-profit found a new way to feed the homeless and others in need this holiday season. Community Kitchens trained volunteers to become home chefs.
Conservative group sues Oakland allowing non-citizens to vote in school board races
A conservative legal organization is trying to block a measure that Oakland voters approved, allowing non-citizens to vote in school board races.
A conservative legal organization is trying to block a measure that Oakland voters approved, allowing non-citizens to vote in school board races.
'Respect the ho ho ho': behind the scenes with Fairyland's Santa
Eric Martin is Oakland Fairyland's 'Black Santa.' KTVU joined him for a photo shoot and saw first hand what it takes to transform into the big jolly man.
Eric Martin is Oakland Fairyland's 'Black Santa.' KTVU joined him for a photo shoot and saw first hand what it takes to transform into the big jolly man.
Holiday donations pour in after toys stolen from Oakland minivan
Deltrina Johnson of the Oak Center Cultural Center is now on a high after donations poured into replace what was stolen just before Christmas.
Deltrina Johnson of the Oak Center Cultural Center is now on a high after donations poured into replace what was stolen just before Christmas.
Multi-agency departments hold drills for disaster pipeline fires
PG&E held a multi-scenario and multi-agency emergency natural gas disaster training drill Thursday at Merritt College in Oakland.
PG&E held a multi-scenario and multi-agency emergency natural gas disaster training drill Thursday at Merritt College in Oakland.
3 gang members charged in Oakland highway shooting death of toddler Jasper Wu
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged three gang members with murder for the highway gun battle that resulted in toddler Jasper Wu's death on I-880 in Oakland in Nov. 2021.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged three gang members with murder for the highway gun battle that resulted in toddler Jasper Wu's death on I-880 in Oakland in Nov. 2021.