Oakland Tech threat against 'non-white' students was a hoax, principal says
A day after the principal of Oakland Technical High School said that police were investigating an anonymous Instagram message threatening “non-white” students, authorities had determined the menacing words were a hoax, he said.
A day after the principal of Oakland Technical High School said that police were investigating an anonymous Instagram message threatening “non-white” students, authorities had determined the menacing words were a hoax, he said.
Oakland mayor holds town hall as city struggles with shootings
Oakland's mayor held a town hall as the city struggles with homicides. Friends and neighbors talk about their shock as they mourn a man who was shot and killed downtown over the weekend.
Oakland's mayor held a town hall as the city struggles with homicides. Friends and neighbors talk about their shock as they mourn a man who was shot and killed downtown over the weekend.
Oakland Technical High School receives threat against 'non-white' students, police investigating
UPDATE: Authorities have deemed the threat against Oakland Tech students of color a hoax.
UPDATE: Authorities have deemed the threat against Oakland Tech students of color a hoax.
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch arrested for alleged DUI in Las Vegas
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Las Vegas, police said.
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Las Vegas, police said.
Fruitvale business owner might close up shop after thieves broke in through roof
Jose Torres, owner of The Sound Factory, shared new surveillance video which shows three thieves breaking into his car alarm and stereo installation business by cutting a hole through the roof.
Jose Torres, owner of The Sound Factory, shared new surveillance video which shows three thieves breaking into his car alarm and stereo installation business by cutting a hole through the roof.
State Bar of CA says more attorneys of color needed to serve diverse population
The State Bar of California has released a new report showing the state’s attorney pool is not representative of the population and that could be having a negative impact on our state’s justice system.
The State Bar of California has released a new report showing the state’s attorney pool is not representative of the population and that could be having a negative impact on our state’s justice system.
Oakland police seek help in locating an at-risk senior woman
Police in Oakland are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing at-risk senior woman, the department announced on Monday.
Police in Oakland are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing at-risk senior woman, the department announced on Monday.
Water tests show what's causing the Oakland Estuary to be muddy brown and slimy green
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
The murky and muddy mystery about what's in the Oakland Estuary water has been solved. Tests show harmful algae blooms or "red tides" are present in the estuary, as well as the Bay side of Alameda, and in Lake Merritt.
Another violent weekend in Oakland, police chief says
Oakland was rocked by yet another violent weekend, which included homicides, shootings, and robberies, the city's police chief said Monday.
Oakland was rocked by yet another violent weekend, which included homicides, shootings, and robberies, the city's police chief said Monday.
Lake Merritt gets tested for possible harmful algal bloom
Visitors to Lake Merritt were being warned to be careful when near the water, especially with pets and young children, as the water was being tested for possible toxic algae bloom.
Visitors to Lake Merritt were being warned to be careful when near the water, especially with pets and young children, as the water was being tested for possible toxic algae bloom.
Two dead in East Oakland shootings Sunday
Two men were killed Sunday in separate shootings in East Oakland, police said.
Two men were killed Sunday in separate shootings in East Oakland, police said.
Oakland electric bike library program seeks to bring 500 e-bikes to city's low-income communities
The city of Oakland has been awarded a $1 million grant to establish an electric bike "library" that would make some 500 e-bikes available to residents, particularly in low-income communities.
The city of Oakland has been awarded a $1 million grant to establish an electric bike "library" that would make some 500 e-bikes available to residents, particularly in low-income communities.
Cannabis business in Oakland burglarized, owner threatened with gun
The owner of Craft Cannabis in Oakland says he went over to the building and one of the suspects approached him with a gun, so he quickly left the area. The robbers took about $10,000 of product.
The owner of Craft Cannabis in Oakland says he went over to the building and one of the suspects approached him with a gun, so he quickly left the area. The robbers took about $10,000 of product.
Man shot in East Oakland dies at hospital
A man was fatally shot in East Oakland Sunday night, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries, they said.
A man was fatally shot in East Oakland Sunday night, according to police. He was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries, they said.
Oakland 'Jeopardy' winner Amy Schneider hosting literary trivia night
Oakland's Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider is hosting the Bay Area Book Festival's first literary pub trivia night at The Ivy Room in Albany.
Oakland's Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider is hosting the Bay Area Book Festival's first literary pub trivia night at The Ivy Room in Albany.
1st day of school in Oakland brings a sense of normalcy
The first bells of the new school year will ring in Oakland on Monday and students are heading back to campus with a sense of normalcy.
The first bells of the new school year will ring in Oakland on Monday and students are heading back to campus with a sense of normalcy.
1 person dead, 3 injured following two shootings in Oakland
The Oakland Police Department is investigating two separate overnight shootings that left one person dead and three others injured.
The Oakland Police Department is investigating two separate overnight shootings that left one person dead and three others injured.
Parents still occupying Oakland elementary school after confrontation with guards
A near three-month long occupation of a school in East Oakland saw violence on Thursday over an unsuccessful forced eviction.
A near three-month long occupation of a school in East Oakland saw violence on Thursday over an unsuccessful forced eviction.
Oakland firefighters battle blaze at building near airport
Oakland firefighters on Friday morning battled a blaze at a commercial building near the airport, where flames were seen shooting from the roof.
Oakland firefighters on Friday morning battled a blaze at a commercial building near the airport, where flames were seen shooting from the roof.
Parker Elementary protesters cut locks to occupy Oakland school: district
Oakland Unified School District says a group of protesters will not leave Parker Elementary School – one of several schools that was shuttered because the district said it's not financially viable to keep open any longer.
Oakland Unified School District says a group of protesters will not leave Parker Elementary School – one of several schools that was shuttered because the district said it's not financially viable to keep open any longer.