Police find Oakland woman, 36

Oakland police on Tuesday said they found a missing 36-year-old woman who was at risk because of her mental health. 

Sheng Thao takes the lead in Oakland Mayoral race, race still too close to call

Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao could very well be the next mayor of Oakland. The latest tally of votes gives her more than 50 percent support.

Oakland police search for car linked to possible kidnapping

Oakland police said they are searching for a Honda connected to a possible domestic violence-related kidnapping. Two women were seen struggling near the car before it sped away Friday evening.

Oakland youth football team triumphs over adversity and gun violence

A youth football team out of Oakland is enjoying a winning season and is heading to national championships next month in Florida. Their coach said it's not only their talents on the field that makes them successful, it's their grit in the face of adversity. 

Carpenter dies of injuries after Oakland King Estates campus shooting

A carpenter wounded in a shooting on an Oakland school campus in September has died from his injuries nearly two months after being shot, according to sources.

California DOJ probes Oakland school district over closures, potential civil rights violations

Investigators from the California Attorney General's Office are gathering information from parents about the school mergers, consolidations and closures that the Oakland Unified School District Board approved back in February.

Sheriff holding inquest into officer-involved death of Oakland woman

Contra Costa County Sheriff-Coroner David Livingston will hold an inquest Friday into the death of 29-year-old Naya Jackson of Oakland. 

Oakland firefighters battled 125 fires on Caltrans property in 12 months

The Oakland Fire Department said from October 2021 to October 2022, there were 818 encampment fires. At least 63 were on Caltrans property at the sprawling Wood Street encampment.

Iconic Warriors house in West Oakland in jeopardy again

The owner of the iconic Warriors house in West Oakland is in jeopardy of losing his home again. Lloyd Canamore’s home first drew attention in 2020 when Steph Curry posted a fundraiser for the home on Instagram.

Woman shot dead near Oakland BART station, police say

A woman was found shot to death near the MacArthur BART station Sunday night, according to the Oakland Police Department. Her death marks the city's 110th homicide this year, they said.

Murder charges tossed in chaotic West Oakland triple homicide

Alameda County prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a man in connection with a triple homicide in West Oakland.

Oakland mayor's race: no winner declared yet

Oakland council member Loren Taylor maintained his lead over council member Sheng Thao in the race for mayor, but vote counting is not finished.

Lisa the elephant receiving stem-cell infusion therapy at Oakland Zoo

One of the elephants at Oakland Zoo is receiving cutting-edge treatment in the form of stem-cell infusions to help with the animal's arthritis. 

2 frontrunners emerge in Oakland mayoral race

After a long night of counting, as of Wednesday morning, there were two clear front-runners in the Oakland mayoral race: Loren Taylor and Sheng Thao.

Key Bay Area elections too close to call

Several high-profile races around the Bay Area were too close to call as Election Night drew to a close.

A's still pursuing Oakland ballpark with eye on Las Vegas

The Oakland Athletics continue to push for a new stadium in the Bay Area, general manager David Forst said Tuesday, despite baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's recent concerns about whether a deal would get done there.