Youth ALIVE! wants to be part of the solution for Oakland's rampant gun violence
Violence from a school shooting that injured six adults in Oakland shocked parents on Wednesday. There has been a continuing string of gun violence in the city over the last two weeks, but the violence is once again touching a school community.
Violence from a school shooting that injured six adults in Oakland shocked parents on Wednesday. There has been a continuing string of gun violence in the city over the last two weeks, but the violence is once again touching a school community.
Oakland school shooting injures 6
Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders.
Six people were injured in a shooting on an Oakland school campus – the worst Bay Area school shooting in recent history and one that drew condemnation from local and state leaders.
Oakland police reorganizing to stem rising gun violence after 96th homicide
The 96th slaying this year in Oakland on Tuesday is prompting police to reorganize and deploy additional officers in East Oakland and parts of West Oakland, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said.
The 96th slaying this year in Oakland on Tuesday is prompting police to reorganize and deploy additional officers in East Oakland and parts of West Oakland, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said.
Oakland firefighters battle 3 major fires in 10 days off I-580
Oakland firefighters have dealt with several massive brush fires off I-580 over 10 days. Arson is the cause behind at least one day of grassfires.
Oakland firefighters have dealt with several massive brush fires off I-580 over 10 days. Arson is the cause behind at least one day of grassfires.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants picket at Oakland Airport, day after SFO food workers go on strike
Multiple demonstrations were held by union workers at Bay Area airports on Tuesday. At Oakland Airport, Southwest Airlines flight attendants held a picket line, as part of a nationwide labor action demanding a new contract.
Multiple demonstrations were held by union workers at Bay Area airports on Tuesday. At Oakland Airport, Southwest Airlines flight attendants held a picket line, as part of a nationwide labor action demanding a new contract.
Shooting in Oakland's Brookfield Village leaves man dead, another injured
A shooting in East Oakland on Tuesday morning left one man dead and another wounded, police said.
A shooting in East Oakland on Tuesday morning left one man dead and another wounded, police said.
DA charges 19-year-old with manslaughter following sideshow, police chase
The Alameda County District Attorney has charged a 19-year-old following a sideshow where prosecutors said he sped away from police in a series of events that ended up killing a son having a burrito with his mother and cousins.
The Alameda County District Attorney has charged a 19-year-old following a sideshow where prosecutors said he sped away from police in a series of events that ended up killing a son having a burrito with his mother and cousins.
Oakland Zoo rescues 140 black-crown night herons from downtown streets
Oakland is home to the largest black-crown night heron nesting ground in the Bay Area. A team from the Oakland Zoo has rescued 140 fledglings from downtown streets this year.
Oakland is home to the largest black-crown night heron nesting ground in the Bay Area. A team from the Oakland Zoo has rescued 140 fledglings from downtown streets this year.
Crews contain truck fire that spread to brush and the Oakland hills
Oakland Fire Department is working a four-alarm fire on westbound I-580 at the Edwards Avenue exit, where a truck fire has spread to brush and to the hills Monday evening. Officials say the fire is now contained.
Oakland Fire Department is working a four-alarm fire on westbound I-580 at the Edwards Avenue exit, where a truck fire has spread to brush and to the hills Monday evening. Officials say the fire is now contained.
Oakland homeless encampment undergoes another phase of evictions
The Wood Street homeless encampment in West Oakland is in its second phase of evictions as Caltrans contractors clear piles of trash, RVs, cars and other hazards. But some unhoused residents are refusing to leave.
The Wood Street homeless encampment in West Oakland is in its second phase of evictions as Caltrans contractors clear piles of trash, RVs, cars and other hazards. But some unhoused residents are refusing to leave.
Former Raiders coach Tom Flores: first person of color to lead NFL team
Raised by immigrant parents from Mexico, Tom Flores flourished in his 60-year NFL career, becoming the first person of color to lead an NFL team. KTVU took a look at his legacy.
Raised by immigrant parents from Mexico, Tom Flores flourished in his 60-year NFL career, becoming the first person of color to lead an NFL team. KTVU took a look at his legacy.
Deadly violence in Oakland spikes, officials ask federal government for help
Violence in Oakland is rising, the city recorded nine homicides in the last seven day.
Violence in Oakland is rising, the city recorded nine homicides in the last seven day.
BART system maintenance questioned as equipment and service problems persist
The latest incident was Friday morning when BART trains stopped in the Transbay Tube because of a power outage and 200 passengers were stranded.
The latest incident was Friday morning when BART trains stopped in the Transbay Tube because of a power outage and 200 passengers were stranded.
Attempted robbery of Brinks armored truck in Oakland; shooting leaves 1 dead
One person is dead and two are injured after a shooting in Oakland at 44th Avenue and International Boulevard. Police confirm this was an attempted robbery of a Brinks truck Friday afternoon.
One person is dead and two are injured after a shooting in Oakland at 44th Avenue and International Boulevard. Police confirm this was an attempted robbery of a Brinks truck Friday afternoon.
Mom mourns son killed after Oakland freeway shooting and crash
Araceli Hernandez visits her son's grave in Oakland every day. He died in an Oakland car-chase shooting that ended in a crash.
Araceli Hernandez visits her son's grave in Oakland every day. He died in an Oakland car-chase shooting that ended in a crash.
Families delay funerals as Alameda County Coroner faces autopsy backlog
The Alameda County Sheriff's office says they are facing a backlog of autopsy cases, and the recent string of killings in Oakland is only making matters worse.
The Alameda County Sheriff's office says they are facing a backlog of autopsy cases, and the recent string of killings in Oakland is only making matters worse.
Oakland fire dispatchers challenged by staffing shortage, increasing calls
Dispatchers from the Oakland Fire Department field more than 300 emergency calls a day, despite being understaffed and overworked.
Dispatchers from the Oakland Fire Department field more than 300 emergency calls a day, despite being understaffed and overworked.
CHP: Man found dead in van on Oakland street corner was shot on freeway
Another shooting on an Oakland highway took an unusual twist after the victim was found dead miles away from where he was shot.
Another shooting on an Oakland highway took an unusual twist after the victim was found dead miles away from where he was shot.
Man found dead in SUV in Oakland; shooting started on I-580
The man's body was discovered in Oakland's Fruitvale Industrial Center and shell casings were later found on westbound Interstate Highway 580.
The man's body was discovered in Oakland's Fruitvale Industrial Center and shell casings were later found on westbound Interstate Highway 580.
Friends say Oakland homicide victim was generous, kind, father of four
As people answered the call to evening prayers Wednesday night, hearts were heavy at the Oakland Islamic Center, feeling the pain and loss of Belal Esa, a well-loved member.
As people answered the call to evening prayers Wednesday night, hearts were heavy at the Oakland Islamic Center, feeling the pain and loss of Belal Esa, a well-loved member.