Bay Bridge shooting victim shares his survival story
Vincent-Ray Williams III said he was on his way to help a homeless woman in San Francisco when he was shot at by someone in another car on the Bay Bridge.
Vincent-Ray Williams III said he was on his way to help a homeless woman in San Francisco when he was shot at by someone in another car on the Bay Bridge.
Slain security guard's widow reflects year after killing in Oakland
The widow of a security guard who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland a year ago while protecting a TV reporter said Wednesday that she mourns his loss but is thankful for the support she's received.
The widow of a security guard who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland a year ago while protecting a TV reporter said Wednesday that she mourns his loss but is thankful for the support she's received.
Sheng Thao says public safety a top priority when sworn in as Oakland mayor
When Sheng Thao is sworn in as Oakland’s next mayor early next year, she will face major challenges, like a homeless and housing crisis and an uncertain economy. But topping her list of priorities will be taking on the city’s gun violence epidemic, Thao said Wednesday.
When Sheng Thao is sworn in as Oakland’s next mayor early next year, she will face major challenges, like a homeless and housing crisis and an uncertain economy. But topping her list of priorities will be taking on the city’s gun violence epidemic, Thao said Wednesday.
UCSF creates overflow accommodations for RSV, other respiratory infection cases
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
Getaway day in the Bay Area: Tips on Thanksgiving travel
On Wednesday, Oakland airport officials expected 170,000 passengers over the next five days. That’s a 10% increase from last Thanksgiving but still only about 90% of the traffic they saw pre-pandemic in 2019.
On Wednesday, Oakland airport officials expected 170,000 passengers over the next five days. That’s a 10% increase from last Thanksgiving but still only about 90% of the traffic they saw pre-pandemic in 2019.
Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao plans 'hiring blitz,' town halls in first 100 days
Oakland's mayor-elect Sheng Thao's first 100 days in office will focus on filling significant vacancies in the city's workforce, and hosting town halls across all districts.
Oakland's mayor-elect Sheng Thao's first 100 days in office will focus on filling significant vacancies in the city's workforce, and hosting town halls across all districts.
Oakland mayor-elect Sheng Thao determined to bring hope, change and services
One day after declaring victory in the race for Oakland mayor, Sheng Thao said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work on issues that many Oaklanders want addressed.
One day after declaring victory in the race for Oakland mayor, Sheng Thao said she's ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work on issues that many Oaklanders want addressed.
1 arrested for stabbing in busy Oakland shopping area
An Oakland resident was arrested for allegedly stabbing another resident in a busy shopping area in Oakland Monday morning, police said Tuesday.
An Oakland resident was arrested for allegedly stabbing another resident in a busy shopping area in Oakland Monday morning, police said Tuesday.
Sheng Thao becomes Oakland mayor after Loren Taylor concedes
Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded.
Sheng Thao eked out a victory to become Oakland's mayor on Tuesday after her competitor, Loren Taylor, conceded.
Amy Schneider wins hard-fought ‘Jeopardy!’ tournament of champions
The writer from California had a 40-game winning streak earlier this year, the second longest in the popular game show’s history.
The writer from California had a 40-game winning streak earlier this year, the second longest in the popular game show’s history.
With Thao on top, Taylor can concede or pay for recount in Oakland's mayoral race
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
Oakland City Councilmember Sheng Thao on Monday night issued a statement where she essentially declared victory in the city's mayoral race saying she is excited to get to work, "as Mayor in January."
Oakland police ask for help locating missing woman last seen in San Francisco
Oakland Police Department on Monday issued a bulletin asking for help in locating a missing woman who was last seen on Friday.
Oakland Police Department on Monday issued a bulletin asking for help in locating a missing woman who was last seen on Friday.
Police find Oakland woman, 36
Oakland police on Tuesday said they found a missing 36-year-old woman who was at risk because of her mental health.
Oakland police on Tuesday said they found a missing 36-year-old woman who was at risk because of her mental health.
Sheng Thao takes the lead in Oakland Mayoral race, race still too close to call
Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao could very well be the next mayor of Oakland. The latest tally of votes gives her more than 50 percent support.
Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao could very well be the next mayor of Oakland. The latest tally of votes gives her more than 50 percent support.
Oakland police search for car linked to possible kidnapping
Oakland police said they are searching for a Honda connected to a possible domestic violence-related kidnapping. Two women were seen struggling near the car before it sped away Friday evening.
Oakland police said they are searching for a Honda connected to a possible domestic violence-related kidnapping. Two women were seen struggling near the car before it sped away Friday evening.
Oakland youth football team triumphs over adversity and gun violence
A youth football team out of Oakland is enjoying a winning season and is heading to national championships next month in Florida. Their coach said it's not only their talents on the field that makes them successful, it's their grit in the face of adversity.
A youth football team out of Oakland is enjoying a winning season and is heading to national championships next month in Florida. Their coach said it's not only their talents on the field that makes them successful, it's their grit in the face of adversity.
Carpenter dies of injuries after Oakland King Estates campus shooting
A carpenter wounded in a shooting on an Oakland school campus in September has died from his injuries nearly two months after being shot, according to sources.
A carpenter wounded in a shooting on an Oakland school campus in September has died from his injuries nearly two months after being shot, according to sources.
California DOJ probes Oakland school district over closures, potential civil rights violations
Investigators from the California Attorney General's Office are gathering information from parents about the school mergers, consolidations and closures that the Oakland Unified School District Board approved back in February.
Investigators from the California Attorney General's Office are gathering information from parents about the school mergers, consolidations and closures that the Oakland Unified School District Board approved back in February.
Residents say thieves seen on video prying open mailboxes for gas refund payments
Residents at an apartment complex in Oakland's Chinatown said thieves pried open their community mailbox in search of gas refund payments.
Residents at an apartment complex in Oakland's Chinatown said thieves pried open their community mailbox in search of gas refund payments.
McClymonds High School student stabs another student after dispute, district says
A student at McClymonds High School in Oakland stabbed another student with a sharp object after a dispute, the school district said in a statement.
A student at McClymonds High School in Oakland stabbed another student with a sharp object after a dispute, the school district said in a statement.