Measure Q would authorize up to 13k more low-rent housing units for Oakland
A measure on the ballot this November in Oakland seeks to give the city authority to develop, build, acquire or help develop up to 13,000 low-rent housing units in the city.
A measure on the ballot this November in Oakland seeks to give the city authority to develop, build, acquire or help develop up to 13,000 low-rent housing units in the city.
Person found beaten to death in East Oakland
As elected leaders were meeting to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland Wednesday, the city recorded its 104th homicide.
As elected leaders were meeting to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland Wednesday, the city recorded its 104th homicide.
Oakland police investigating 103rd homicide of the year as elected leaders discuss the city's violence
OPD is investigating their 103rd homicide of the year, officials say. The latest fatal shooting took place on the same day elected leaders met to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland.
OPD is investigating their 103rd homicide of the year, officials say. The latest fatal shooting took place on the same day elected leaders met to discuss the escalating violence in Oakland.
Newly formed Oakland homeless encampment on Caltrans property cleared
Yet again, unhoused Oakland residents, formerly of the Wood Street encampment, were cleared from another Caltrans property at 34th Street and Mandela Parkway. Caltrans said they were illegally on the site.
Yet again, unhoused Oakland residents, formerly of the Wood Street encampment, were cleared from another Caltrans property at 34th Street and Mandela Parkway. Caltrans said they were illegally on the site.
False calls about active shooters plague multiple Bay Area schools
Police in the Bay Area were investigating swatting incidents at multiple schools in San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, and more towns on Wednesday.
Police in the Bay Area were investigating swatting incidents at multiple schools in San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, and more towns on Wednesday.
These 3 Bay Area roads are among the deadliest in the state
Two stretches of Bay Area freeways rank among the top five most deadly roads in California, according to a new study from MoneyGeek.com.
Two stretches of Bay Area freeways rank among the top five most deadly roads in California, according to a new study from MoneyGeek.com.
Shell of a home going for $765K in Oakland
The shell of a home in Oakland is selling for $765,000. And while the 1390 square foot residence is in need of some serious renovations, the property has a ton of potential.
The shell of a home in Oakland is selling for $765,000. And while the 1390 square foot residence is in need of some serious renovations, the property has a ton of potential.
Hammer attack on AC Transit bus driver in Oakland caught on video
An hammer attack on an AC Transit bus driver in Oakland over the weekend was caught on video.
An hammer attack on an AC Transit bus driver in Oakland over the weekend was caught on video.
Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland police seek help in search for girl, 14, missing since last week
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
These are the worst California cities for retirees: study
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
Oakland shooting leaves man in critical condition
Oakland police are investigating a shooting Monday night that wounded a man.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting Monday night that wounded a man.
Oakland homeless camp goes up in flames
A fire started early Tuesday morning at an Oakland homeless encampment beneath the 880 freeway.
A fire started early Tuesday morning at an Oakland homeless encampment beneath the 880 freeway.
Mother still looking for answers in Oakland unsolved murder
Harris says her son Jamal Watkins, was a 33-year-old security guard and father of four boys, when he was shot and killed on 82nd Avenue July 22nd in Oakland.
Harris says her son Jamal Watkins, was a 33-year-old security guard and father of four boys, when he was shot and killed on 82nd Avenue July 22nd in Oakland.
Residents concerned after another grass fire along I-580 in Oakland
Caitlin Cadwallader lives in a neighborhood just above Interstate 580 in Oakland. Saturday night, a car caught fire in the westbound lanes, and flames quickly spread to vegetation, then moved up the hill toward Cadwallader’s neighborhood.
Caitlin Cadwallader lives in a neighborhood just above Interstate 580 in Oakland. Saturday night, a car caught fire in the westbound lanes, and flames quickly spread to vegetation, then moved up the hill toward Cadwallader’s neighborhood.
Former Wood Street encampment residents move to another Oakland Caltrans lot
Former unhoused residents from Oakland's sprawling Wood Street homeless encampment have found a new place to call home on a state parking lot.
Former unhoused residents from Oakland's sprawling Wood Street homeless encampment have found a new place to call home on a state parking lot.
Oakland based company is now offering zero gravity flights
Experiencing weightlessness was a feeling typically reserved for a select number of people traveling to space, but not anymore. Multiple people in Oakland experienced 0G's on Saturday.
Experiencing weightlessness was a feeling typically reserved for a select number of people traveling to space, but not anymore. Multiple people in Oakland experienced 0G's on Saturday.
Failed Santa Rosa dispensary robbery leads to arrest of Oakland man
Santa Rosa police arrested a man from Oakland for allegedly robbing a marijuana dispensary and ramming the car of an employee who tried stopping him.
Santa Rosa police arrested a man from Oakland for allegedly robbing a marijuana dispensary and ramming the car of an employee who tried stopping him.
Gunshots fired, firecrackers thrown at 2 Oakland sideshows
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.
Oakland parents: guns and violence in schools unacceptable
Police confirmed that a gun was found on the campus of a high school Friday morning in Oakland. Fortunately, it did not escalate to violence. It's the latest in a series of gun related incidents at Oakland Schools in the past few months. Parents said unfortunately, they were not surprised but that it added to their concerns for their children's safety.
Police confirmed that a gun was found on the campus of a high school Friday morning in Oakland. Fortunately, it did not escalate to violence. It's the latest in a series of gun related incidents at Oakland Schools in the past few months. Parents said unfortunately, they were not surprised but that it added to their concerns for their children's safety.