Study: Oakland among the least safe cities in the U.S.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland was ranked among the least safe cities in America, in a new study that looked at a wide range of risks from crime to natural disasters and financial security.
Oakland police seek help in search for girl, 14, missing since last week
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
A search was underway in Oakland for a teenage girl who has been missing since last week, police said.
These are the worst California cities for retirees: study
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
The high quality of life, job opportunities, and top-rated health care options make California a desirable place to retire, but it doesn't come cheap.
Oakland shooting leaves man in critical condition
Oakland police are investigating a shooting Monday night that wounded a man.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting Monday night that wounded a man.
Oakland homeless camp goes up in flames
A fire started early Tuesday morning at an Oakland homeless encampment beneath the 880 freeway.
A fire started early Tuesday morning at an Oakland homeless encampment beneath the 880 freeway.
Mother still looking for answers in Oakland unsolved murder
Harris says her son Jamal Watkins, was a 33-year-old security guard and father of four boys, when he was shot and killed on 82nd Avenue July 22nd in Oakland.
Harris says her son Jamal Watkins, was a 33-year-old security guard and father of four boys, when he was shot and killed on 82nd Avenue July 22nd in Oakland.
Residents concerned after another grass fire along I-580 in Oakland
Caitlin Cadwallader lives in a neighborhood just above Interstate 580 in Oakland. Saturday night, a car caught fire in the westbound lanes, and flames quickly spread to vegetation, then moved up the hill toward Cadwallader’s neighborhood.
Caitlin Cadwallader lives in a neighborhood just above Interstate 580 in Oakland. Saturday night, a car caught fire in the westbound lanes, and flames quickly spread to vegetation, then moved up the hill toward Cadwallader’s neighborhood.
Former Wood Street encampment residents move to another Oakland Caltrans lot
Former unhoused residents from Oakland's sprawling Wood Street homeless encampment have found a new place to call home on a state parking lot.
Former unhoused residents from Oakland's sprawling Wood Street homeless encampment have found a new place to call home on a state parking lot.
Oakland based company is now offering zero gravity flights
Experiencing weightlessness was a feeling typically reserved for a select number of people traveling to space, but not anymore. Multiple people in Oakland experienced 0G's on Saturday.
Experiencing weightlessness was a feeling typically reserved for a select number of people traveling to space, but not anymore. Multiple people in Oakland experienced 0G's on Saturday.
Failed Santa Rosa dispensary robbery leads to arrest of Oakland man
Santa Rosa police arrested a man from Oakland for allegedly robbing a marijuana dispensary and ramming the car of an employee who tried stopping him.
Santa Rosa police arrested a man from Oakland for allegedly robbing a marijuana dispensary and ramming the car of an employee who tried stopping him.
Gunshots fired, firecrackers thrown at 2 Oakland sideshows
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.
At least two sideshows broke out in Oakland over the weekend. Gunshots were fired at both. Participants also threw firecrackers, rocks and bottles at police.
Oakland parents: guns and violence in schools unacceptable
Police confirmed that a gun was found on the campus of a high school Friday morning in Oakland. Fortunately, it did not escalate to violence. It's the latest in a series of gun related incidents at Oakland Schools in the past few months. Parents said unfortunately, they were not surprised but that it added to their concerns for their children's safety.
Police confirmed that a gun was found on the campus of a high school Friday morning in Oakland. Fortunately, it did not escalate to violence. It's the latest in a series of gun related incidents at Oakland Schools in the past few months. Parents said unfortunately, they were not surprised but that it added to their concerns for their children's safety.
Oakland city leaders promote "Love Life" to reduce gun violence
Just after 9:00 a.m. Saturday, a number of Oakland City Council members stood in front of city hall, asking for change. They were remembering and morning those killed by gun violence this year.
Just after 9:00 a.m. Saturday, a number of Oakland City Council members stood in front of city hall, asking for change. They were remembering and morning those killed by gun violence this year.
Oakland voters to get chance to change city government via Measure X
If passed, Measure X on the November ballot would prohibit councilmembers from serving more than three consecutive terms
If passed, Measure X on the November ballot would prohibit councilmembers from serving more than three consecutive terms
Sister of Oakland homicide victim tied to Stockton serial killings speaks out
Juan Miguel Vazquez Serrano, shot and killed in East Oakland last year, is the first known victim of an apparent serial killer who's on the loose after fatally shooting five other people in Stockton in recent months.
Juan Miguel Vazquez Serrano, shot and killed in East Oakland last year, is the first known victim of an apparent serial killer who's on the loose after fatally shooting five other people in Stockton in recent months.
Man faces murder charge in botched robbery of Oakland Brinks armored truck
Oakland police arrested a man this week in connection with an attempted robbery of an armored Brinks truck last month. The incident from Sept. 23, at 44th Avenue and International Boulevard, left one person dead and two people injured.
Oakland police arrested a man this week in connection with an attempted robbery of an armored Brinks truck last month. The incident from Sept. 23, at 44th Avenue and International Boulevard, left one person dead and two people injured.
Oakland police arrest suspect in city's 100th homicide victim
Oakland police arrested a man in connection with Louis Truehill, the city's 100th homicide victim, who was the uncle of a city violence prevention coordinator employee.
Oakland police arrested a man in connection with Louis Truehill, the city's 100th homicide victim, who was the uncle of a city violence prevention coordinator employee.
Rudsdale High School reopens after shooting on campus
Rudsdale High School students are back on the King Estates Campus in East Oakland, just over a week after six people were shot there.
Rudsdale High School students are back on the King Estates Campus in East Oakland, just over a week after six people were shot there.
Faith leader urges Oaklanders to vote in new leadership to stop the violence
In the wake of a recent uptick in deadly crimes in Oakland, Bishop Bob Jackson said major changes are needed to bring some peace to the community.
In the wake of a recent uptick in deadly crimes in Oakland, Bishop Bob Jackson said major changes are needed to bring some peace to the community.
State gives Oakland $5M to provide affordable housing for teachers
Oakland on Thursday is announcing that the state is giving the city $5 million to provide affordable housing to teachers.
Oakland on Thursday is announcing that the state is giving the city $5 million to provide affordable housing to teachers.