Oakland city leaders promote "Love Life" to reduce gun violence
Just after 9:00 a.m. Saturday, a number of Oakland City Council members stood in front of city hall, asking for change. They were remembering and morning those killed by gun violence this year.
Just after 9:00 a.m. Saturday, a number of Oakland City Council members stood in front of city hall, asking for change. They were remembering and morning those killed by gun violence this year.
Oakland voters to get chance to change city government via Measure X
If passed, Measure X on the November ballot would prohibit councilmembers from serving more than three consecutive terms
If passed, Measure X on the November ballot would prohibit councilmembers from serving more than three consecutive terms
Sister of Oakland homicide victim tied to Stockton serial killings speaks out
Juan Miguel Vazquez Serrano, shot and killed in East Oakland last year, is the first known victim of an apparent serial killer who's on the loose after fatally shooting five other people in Stockton in recent months.
Juan Miguel Vazquez Serrano, shot and killed in East Oakland last year, is the first known victim of an apparent serial killer who's on the loose after fatally shooting five other people in Stockton in recent months.
Man faces murder charge in botched robbery of Oakland Brinks armored truck
Oakland police arrested a man this week in connection with an attempted robbery of an armored Brinks truck last month. The incident from Sept. 23, at 44th Avenue and International Boulevard, left one person dead and two people injured.
Oakland police arrested a man this week in connection with an attempted robbery of an armored Brinks truck last month. The incident from Sept. 23, at 44th Avenue and International Boulevard, left one person dead and two people injured.
Oakland police arrest suspect in city's 100th homicide victim
Oakland police arrested a man in connection with Louis Truehill, the city's 100th homicide victim, who was the uncle of a city violence prevention coordinator employee.
Oakland police arrested a man in connection with Louis Truehill, the city's 100th homicide victim, who was the uncle of a city violence prevention coordinator employee.
Rudsdale High School reopens after shooting on campus
Rudsdale High School students are back on the King Estates Campus in East Oakland, just over a week after six people were shot there.
Rudsdale High School students are back on the King Estates Campus in East Oakland, just over a week after six people were shot there.
Faith leader urges Oaklanders to vote in new leadership to stop the violence
In the wake of a recent uptick in deadly crimes in Oakland, Bishop Bob Jackson said major changes are needed to bring some peace to the community.
In the wake of a recent uptick in deadly crimes in Oakland, Bishop Bob Jackson said major changes are needed to bring some peace to the community.
State gives Oakland $5M to provide affordable housing for teachers
Oakland on Thursday is announcing that the state is giving the city $5 million to provide affordable housing to teachers.
Oakland on Thursday is announcing that the state is giving the city $5 million to provide affordable housing to teachers.
Hundreds of tips coming in for serial killings linked to Stockton and Oakland
Stockton's police chief on Wednesday answered questions about the serial killer investigation that has linked five deadly shootings in Stockton to the fatal killing of a man in Oakland last year, saying the department is getting about 100 tips a day from around the country.
Stockton's police chief on Wednesday answered questions about the serial killer investigation that has linked five deadly shootings in Stockton to the fatal killing of a man in Oakland last year, saying the department is getting about 100 tips a day from around the country.
Protest over Alameda County deputy psych exams comes to sheriff's door
Twelve of 47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies who had their peace-officer powers removed over poor psychological entrance examinations are now back on the job, sheriff's officials said Wednesday as protesters came to their headquarters in Oakland.
Twelve of 47 Alameda County sheriff's deputies who had their peace-officer powers removed over poor psychological entrance examinations are now back on the job, sheriff's officials said Wednesday as protesters came to their headquarters in Oakland.
Students return to Oakland campus one week after school shooting
Additional security and new safety procedures were put in place as Bay Area Technology School students return to the King Estates campus in Oakland exactly one week after a school shooting injured six.
Additional security and new safety procedures were put in place as Bay Area Technology School students return to the King Estates campus in Oakland exactly one week after a school shooting injured six.
Homeless residents along Wood Street may get access to other land
Caltrans on Wednesday began the third and final phase of clearing people and their belongings from the agency's property along Wood Street in Oakland, an agency spokesperson said.
Caltrans on Wednesday began the third and final phase of clearing people and their belongings from the agency's property along Wood Street in Oakland, an agency spokesperson said.
Oakland's violence prevention chief discusses plan to cope with shootings
Weeks of violence in Oakland are taking a toll on residents, on police, and on the Department of Violence Prevention, a department tackling a big issue with a small staff.
Weeks of violence in Oakland are taking a toll on residents, on police, and on the Department of Violence Prevention, a department tackling a big issue with a small staff.
Missing 10-year-old girl located, Oakland police say
Fallon Robinson was “safely located,” Oakland police said early Wednesday.
Fallon Robinson was “safely located,” Oakland police said early Wednesday.
Some take aim at Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf as her 8 years wind down
The three biggest issues facing Oakland now are crime, homelessness and blight, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said at a State of the City address Tuesday morning.
The three biggest issues facing Oakland now are crime, homelessness and blight, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said at a State of the City address Tuesday morning.
Stockton serial killer blamed for 6 deaths, including 1 in Oakland: police
Police investigating a serial killer believed to be behind 5 Stockton murders now believe that an earlier Oakland homicide was also by the same culprit.
Police investigating a serial killer believed to be behind 5 Stockton murders now believe that an earlier Oakland homicide was also by the same culprit.
Man, 60, shot dead in Oakland while confronting catalytic-converter thieves
A man was shot and killed early Tuesday while confronting catalytic-converter thieves outside his home in Oakland's Glenview neighborhood.
A man was shot and killed early Tuesday while confronting catalytic-converter thieves outside his home in Oakland's Glenview neighborhood.
State building evacuated in Oakland after 'suspicious package' found
A state building in Oakland was evacuated on Tuesday after a "suspicious package" was found, authorities said.
A state building in Oakland was evacuated on Tuesday after a "suspicious package" was found, authorities said.
California AG tackles gun violence as Oakland surpasses 100 homicides
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other prosecutors convened Tuesday in Oakland - a city that just reached its 101th homicide - to discuss how to reduce the number of murders.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other prosecutors convened Tuesday in Oakland - a city that just reached its 101th homicide - to discuss how to reduce the number of murders.
Driver of high-speed chase nearly clips Oakland cyclist, evades police
A driver involved in a high-speed chase from Lafayette to San Francisco nearly clipped a cyclist in Oakland and evaded police in Richmond.
A driver involved in a high-speed chase from Lafayette to San Francisco nearly clipped a cyclist in Oakland and evaded police in Richmond.