2 shootings in Oakland during impromptu Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
The Oakland Police Department responded to two separate shootings about 20 minutes apart from each other on Thursday evening, as several people were also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the streets by honking their horns and cheering out their windows.
The Oakland Police Department responded to two separate shootings about 20 minutes apart from each other on Thursday evening, as several people were also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the streets by honking their horns and cheering out their windows.
No agreement as Kaiser mental health care worker strike reaches one month
Rather than quit, the clinicians on the picket lines are working to change the way that Kaiser manages its mental health department.
Rather than quit, the clinicians on the picket lines are working to change the way that Kaiser manages its mental health department.
California's air board proposes ban on sale of diesel trucks after 2040
California’s air board is proposing a ban on the sale of big rig, or diesel trucks after 2040. The plan is expected to help meet the state’s climate and clean air goals.
California’s air board is proposing a ban on the sale of big rig, or diesel trucks after 2040. The plan is expected to help meet the state’s climate and clean air goals.
Heightened security at Oakland mayoral candidates' forum
Police and security guards monitored the parking lot of Temple Sinai in Oakland Thursday evening, as a crowd arrived for an Oakland mayoral candidate forum.
Police and security guards monitored the parking lot of Temple Sinai in Oakland Thursday evening, as a crowd arrived for an Oakland mayoral candidate forum.
Progress made clearing Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment
Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.
Caltrans contractors have removed trash, tents, cars and RVs at Oakland's Wood Street homeless encampment, despite some unhoused residents refusing to leave.
East Bay woman turns lifelong fascination for British royals into children's book
Curiosity led to an East Bay woman's fascination with the British Royal Family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II. She's authored a children's book based on the Royals and even traveled to Great Britain to witness her Royal Highnesses Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Curiosity led to an East Bay woman's fascination with the British Royal Family, particularly Queen Elizabeth II. She's authored a children's book based on the Royals and even traveled to Great Britain to witness her Royal Highnesses Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Quadruple shooting, car crash in Oakland - couple hit while sleeping
A couple sleeping and two other victims were shot and wounded after a chaotic, rolling gun battle and car crash in East Oakland, police said Wednesday.
A couple sleeping and two other victims were shot and wounded after a chaotic, rolling gun battle and car crash in East Oakland, police said Wednesday.
Oakland committee tentatively rejects license plate readers
The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Tuesday tentatively rejected Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong's bid for the continued use of automated license plate readers to solve crimes.
The Oakland City Council Public Safety Committee Tuesday tentatively rejected Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong's bid for the continued use of automated license plate readers to solve crimes.
Dave Stewart interview ahead of Oakland A's retiring his jersey number
Dave Stewart interview ahead of Oakland A's retiring his jersey number
Dave Stewart interview ahead of Oakland A's retiring his jersey number
12-year-old charged in accidental shooting at Oakland middle school that wounded student
A 12-year-old student at an East Oakland middle school was charged in an accidental shooting that left another student wounded.
A 12-year-old student at an East Oakland middle school was charged in an accidental shooting that left another student wounded.
In her acclaimed debut novel 'Nightcrawling,' Leila Mottley reveals how vulnerable Black girls are
Throughout history, many have envisaged the Bay Area as a prismatic haven for the misunderstood, the radical, the clairvoyant of a better future. The belief is "here, we are safe, we are free to experiment, we are supported in our endeavors to push on the status quo of identity, artistry and politics."
Throughout history, many have envisaged the Bay Area as a prismatic haven for the misunderstood, the radical, the clairvoyant of a better future. The belief is "here, we are safe, we are free to experiment, we are supported in our endeavors to push on the status quo of identity, artistry and politics."
Oakland's Zendaya makes history with her 2nd Emmy
Oakland native and Hollywood mega-star Zendaya made history again Monday becoming the youngest person to win two Emmys for acting. She's now also the first Black woman to twice take the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Oakland native and Hollywood mega-star Zendaya made history again Monday becoming the youngest person to win two Emmys for acting. She's now also the first Black woman to twice take the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
2 Oakland mayoral candidates arrested on gun charges: report
Two of the men running for mayor in Oakland were arrested last year, in separate incidents, on gun charges.The Oaklandside reports that Seneca Scott was arrested last October and faces misdemeanor charges for pulling a gun on two people.
Two of the men running for mayor in Oakland were arrested last year, in separate incidents, on gun charges.The Oaklandside reports that Seneca Scott was arrested last October and faces misdemeanor charges for pulling a gun on two people.
Victim shaken after he and his son narrowly escaped being run down by car while on their bicycles
Oakland police are investigating a hit-and-run that happened when a driver rolled through a group of cyclists taking part in a bike party. This happened Friday night along Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue. Officers say they identified two victims at the scene.
Oakland police are investigating a hit-and-run that happened when a driver rolled through a group of cyclists taking part in a bike party. This happened Friday night along Alcatraz Avenue near Shattuck Avenue. Officers say they identified two victims at the scene.
Car plows through Oakland bike party, police investigating hit-and-run
Shocking cell phone video shows the driver of a car roll right through an Oakland bike party, nearly hitting multiple cyclists. Witnesses say the driver made no effort to stop or slow down.
Shocking cell phone video shows the driver of a car roll right through an Oakland bike party, nearly hitting multiple cyclists. Witnesses say the driver made no effort to stop or slow down.
Oakland police, U.S. Marshals arrest suspect in sexual assault and armed robbery
Oakland Police and U.S. Marshals have arrested a parolee suspected in a sexual assault and armed robbery last month, investigators announced on Monday.
Oakland Police and U.S. Marshals have arrested a parolee suspected in a sexual assault and armed robbery last month, investigators announced on Monday.
Car plows through Oakland bike party
A group of Bay Area cyclists were shaken after someone drove a car through their Friday night gathering. Cellphone video shows the vehicle plow through the riders without stopping or yielding.
A group of Bay Area cyclists were shaken after someone drove a car through their Friday night gathering. Cellphone video shows the vehicle plow through the riders without stopping or yielding.
BART's 50 Year Anniversary: Transit agency's half-century of service
BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, is celebrating its 50th anniversary as it struggles to regain the ridership ripped away from it by the pandemic. Look back at the triumphs, trials and tribulations of a transit system set the standard for modern urban rail systems worldwide.
BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, is celebrating its 50th anniversary as it struggles to regain the ridership ripped away from it by the pandemic. Look back at the triumphs, trials and tribulations of a transit system set the standard for modern urban rail systems worldwide.
Oakland LGBTQ Community Center celebrates 5 years ahead of Pridefest
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is celebrating a major milestone this week ahead of Sunday's Pridefest in the city. This week marks five years since the center first opened its doors.
The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is celebrating a major milestone this week ahead of Sunday's Pridefest in the city. This week marks five years since the center first opened its doors.
Secretary Buttigieg tours parts of Oakland to be improved by federal funding
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday toured areas of Oakland set to be improved by money the city received from his agency last year.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday toured areas of Oakland set to be improved by money the city received from his agency last year.