NAACP urges Oakland teachers to end strike for children’s sake
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
Former co-owner of Richmond manufacturing company charged in wire fraud scheme
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
A federal grand jury in Oakland has charged the former co-owner of a Richmond manufacturing company with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to divert tens of thousands of dollars from the company to his personal bank accounts.
Tensions rise, Oakland teachers move picket line to district office under construction
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Oakland mayor names choice for city administrator
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday announced her choice for city administrator after a nationwide search.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Wednesday announced her choice for city administrator after a nationwide search.
Oakland parents open 'solidarity schools' as teachers' strike continues
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Phony call about shooting distracts Oakland police
A shopping center in Oakland was the site of an apparent swatting incident as the Oakland Police Department rushed to the location where they had been wrongly told that there was a shooting “with multiple victims.”
A shopping center in Oakland was the site of an apparent swatting incident as the Oakland Police Department rushed to the location where they had been wrongly told that there was a shooting “with multiple victims.”
Oakland teachers' strike day 5: union cites progress in negotiations
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
Oakland sideshow ordinance clears public safety committee
A new ordinance targeting illegal sideshows made it through the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Under the proposed legislation, sideshow organizers and facilitators would face imposing fines and potential jail time.
A new ordinance targeting illegal sideshows made it through the city’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Under the proposed legislation, sideshow organizers and facilitators would face imposing fines and potential jail time.
Black student reparations, housing for unhoused students among Oakland teachers' proposals
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
Former IRS officer who also worked in tax enforcement for Oakland charged in $3M PPP loan scheme
A former revenue officer with the Internal Revenue Service, who also worked as a tax enforcement officer for the city of Oakland, has been charged in a $3 million scheme involving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California.
A former revenue officer with the Internal Revenue Service, who also worked as a tax enforcement officer for the city of Oakland, has been charged in a $3 million scheme involving the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of California.
Two Oakland police patrol vehicles collide into each other, officers OK
Two Oakland Police Department patrol vehicles collided Tuesday as they were responding to an officer in distress call, a police sergeant says.
Two Oakland Police Department patrol vehicles collided Tuesday as they were responding to an officer in distress call, a police sergeant says.
Antioch father identified as victim of deadly Oakland shooting
The man who was shot and killed while driving in Oakland Saturday morning has been identified as Mitchell Monroe, a 27-year-old Antioch father of two.
The man who was shot and killed while driving in Oakland Saturday morning has been identified as Mitchell Monroe, a 27-year-old Antioch father of two.
Teen patients at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals get ready for prom
It’s prom season, and event planners at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have been hard at work hoping to ensure that their high school patients don't miss out on this teenage rite of passage.
It’s prom season, and event planners at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have been hard at work hoping to ensure that their high school patients don't miss out on this teenage rite of passage.
Oakland diocese files for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits, Bishop Michael Barber responds to priest allegations
The Catholic Diocese of Oakland filed for bankruptcy on Monday after it was hit with 330 sex abuse lawsuits. A group advocating for survivors of abuse by Catholic priests said the church's move is a disingenuous way to avoid compensating victims.
The Catholic Diocese of Oakland filed for bankruptcy on Monday after it was hit with 330 sex abuse lawsuits. A group advocating for survivors of abuse by Catholic priests said the church's move is a disingenuous way to avoid compensating victims.
Leopard shark spotted in Lake Merritt
A leopard shark was spotted in Lake Merritt Monday evening, a viewer-submitted photo shows.
A leopard shark was spotted in Lake Merritt Monday evening, a viewer-submitted photo shows.
Dozens of cars seized at Oakland sideshow
Oakland police said "nearly 80" vehicles were seized and towed from a huge sideshow on Cinco de Mayo.
Oakland police said "nearly 80" vehicles were seized and towed from a huge sideshow on Cinco de Mayo.
Oakland teachers' strike stretches into day 3
The Oakland teachers' strike entered its third day after weekend negotiations failed to reach a deal.
The Oakland teachers' strike entered its third day after weekend negotiations failed to reach a deal.
Student reacts to Oakland teachers' strike
Over 3,000 Oakland Unified School District teachers and staff are expected to return to picket lines on Monday, marking the third day teachers will be absent from classrooms.
Over 3,000 Oakland Unified School District teachers and staff are expected to return to picket lines on Monday, marking the third day teachers will be absent from classrooms.
Man shot to death Sunday at Oakland motel
A man was shot and killed Sunday morning at an Oakland motel.
A man was shot and killed Sunday morning at an Oakland motel.
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher, has died
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed.
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed.