Proposal to move forward with police-free Oakland schools

The Oakland Unified School District is now considering a proposal to move forward with police-free schools.

Oakland's vice mayor wants to restore masking requirement in certain facilities

Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and some community members want to restore the requirement to wear a facial covering inside city facilities, which would provide equitable access to all and protect the public's health, Kaplan's office said Tuesday.

California reparations task force to talk eligibility in Oakland

California’s committee to study reparations for African Americans will meet in Oakland Wednesday to discuss what form reparations could take and eligibility requirements to receive possible payments.

Oakland NAACP say they support recount of mayoral election

The Oakland chapter of the NAACP announced they support community calls for a recount in the mayoral election. 

'Freaky Tales' movie shoot irking some Oakland merchants

A movie being filmed in Oakland promises to raise the city's profile, but not everyone is happy: some merchants say this glitzy production is an unwelcome spectacle.

Multi-agency operation nabs three suspected in San Bruno gang ambush

Three men suspected of belonging to an Oakland gang were arrested last week in connection with a lay-in-wait ambush that occurred in November in San Bruno, the police department there announced on Tuesday.  

Oakland police announce arrest in fatal drive-by shooting

Oakland police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Pleasant Hill man on murder charges stemming from a drive-by shooting last month.

16-year-old slain in East Oakland shooting

A 16-year-old was killed and a man is in critical condition following a shooting Friday night in Oakland, police said Monday.

Oakland police investigate early morning homicide

Oakland police reported a homicide in the 5800 block of East 16th Street near Seminary Avenue that occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday, and are currently investigating.

8 semi-trucks catch on fire at Port of Oakland: officials

Eight semi-trucks caught fire at the Port of Oakland Sunday, according to officials. A giant plume of black smoke could be seen throughout the Bay Area.

Mother of Oakland teen stabbed at Skyline High demands security improvements

The mother of the 14-year-old boy who was stabbed multiple times by a fellow student at Skyline High in Oakland is calling for improvements in campus security. 

What’s a Gravy Train!!!!? Guess you had to be there

The East Bay indie music scene's queer and fem music group, Gravy Train!!!!, is set to reunite and ride again at next year's Mosswood Meltdown in Oakland.

California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years

He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.

Student stabbed at Skyline High School by another student

A student at an East Bay high school was stabbed by another student on campus Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Oakland orchestra holds concert to honor Ghost Ship fire victims on 6-year anniversary

In an emotional performance, an Oakland-based orchestra marked the anniversary of the tragic Ghost Ship fire through music. The concert was called "Requiem Sinfonica: A Requiem Without Words" and was held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts. 

Oakland orchestra holds concert to honor Ghost Ship fire victims on 6-year anniversary
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In an emotional performance, an Oakland-based orchestra marked the anniversary of the tragic Ghost Ship fire through music. The concert was called ?Requiem Sinfonica: A Requiem Without Words? and was held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts.