Oakland woman, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' turns 105

She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.

Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard missing nearly 2 weeks

A family is holding out hope that a missing Oakland coffee shop owner who vanished nearly two weeks ago will be brought home safely.

Tony Hodrick retires: Legendary KTVU photographer hangs up his camera

After four and a half decades in the TV business, most of them at KTVU, legendary photographer Tony Hodrick hung up his camera for good. No more bulky camera. No more ribbon cuttings. No more early alarms waking up before the crack of dawn.

Oakland audit finds troubling gaps it business tax collection system

While auditors point out that it's difficult to say exactly how much tax revenue the city lost out on, they estimate that about $9 million to $12 million would generally be referred to collections or liens annually.

Fire damages historic Camron-Stanford House at Lake Merritt

Firefighters were able to mostly save one of Oakland’s oldest and most significant historic landmarks after a fire broke out at the Camron-Stanford House along Lake Merritt. 

Oakland nonprofit buys $12M building to give teachers a place to call home

Oakland officials announced a new affordable housing program on Thursday aimed at helping public school teachers find homes in the city through a public-private partnership called “Rooted.”

Oakland police to launch 60-day federal blitz targeting gun violence

The Oakland Police Department on Wednesday announced a 60-day enforcement operation in partnership with federal agencies aimed at reducing gun violence across the city.

Neighbors complete work on blooming underpass garden in Oakland

The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland is touting a new garden after months of fundraising and dozens of volunteers took matters into their own hands to beautify their community. 

Vigil held for missing Oakland coffee shop owner as search intensifies

Friends, family and community members gathered Sunday evening at Lake Merritt for a vigil honoring missing Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard, as a growing search effort continues for the 52-year-old mother of two. 

'No Kings' Day demonstrations draw millions across Bay Area, US

In the Bay Area, one of the first events of the day took place in Benicia, where a crowd of about 50 people at 9 a.m. grew to more than 150 within half an hour.

Bay Area 'No Kings' marches, rallies, and protests expected to draw hundreds of thousands Saturday

No Kings marches, rallies, and protests across the San Francisco Bay Area are planned for Saturday, March 28, as part of a nationwide day of action against what some say is an overreach of power and policies by President Trump and his administration.

Missing Oakland woman is a community fixture, coffee-shop owner

Missing posters with photos of Amy Hillyard line busy Grand Avenue in downtown Oakland, as well as on the window of Farley's East coffee shop, which she owns with her husband.

Survey finds deep distrust, safety concerns among Black Oakland residents

A new survey of Oakland residents is highlighting significant concerns among Black residents about trust in city government, public safety and the rising cost of living.

Coffee shop owner goes missing from Oakland, police asking for help

The Oakland Police Department have released a photo of a woman who has gone missing from the Cleveland Heights neighborhood.