Parents, students make another plea not to close Oakland schools ahead of strike
Friday's one-day teacher’s strike was supported by 75 percent of the Oakland Education Association voting members.
Friday's one-day teacher’s strike was supported by 75 percent of the Oakland Education Association voting members.
Oakland police complete 51 of 52 required reforms
A federal monitor declared Wednesday that the Oakland Police Department has completed 51 out of 52 reforms required under the 2003 "Riders" case settlement.
A federal monitor declared Wednesday that the Oakland Police Department has completed 51 out of 52 reforms required under the 2003 "Riders" case settlement.
Popular juice bar in Oakland hit three times by burglars
The staff at Got Juice in Oakland's Laurel District kept busy Wednesday, making juices, shakes, and smoothies even as their storefront was covered in plywood because of another break-in.
The staff at Got Juice in Oakland's Laurel District kept busy Wednesday, making juices, shakes, and smoothies even as their storefront was covered in plywood because of another break-in.
Civil rights attorneys say end to OPD federal oversight is historic accomplishment
Civil rights attorneys say ending federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department is a "historic accomplishment."
Civil rights attorneys say ending federal oversight over the Oakland Police Department is a "historic accomplishment."
Oakland A's president addresses low attendance and what may be keeping fans away
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval answers questions about the team's low attendance amid criticism about off-season trades, rising ticket prices, and his push for a new stadium.
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval answers questions about the team's low attendance amid criticism about off-season trades, rising ticket prices, and his push for a new stadium.
Oakland schools district urges parents to keep kids home from school on Friday over teacher strike
The Oakland Unified School District is bracing for another teacher strike on Friday and asked for parents to keep their children home that day.
The Oakland Unified School District is bracing for another teacher strike on Friday and asked for parents to keep their children home that day.
Vet hospital in Oakland hills abruptly closes
James O’Dowd brought his dog Bella to Montclair Veterinary Hospital in the Oakland hills for a pesky problem. Problem is, the vet hospital suddenly closed on Friday, with no advance notice.
James O’Dowd brought his dog Bella to Montclair Veterinary Hospital in the Oakland hills for a pesky problem. Problem is, the vet hospital suddenly closed on Friday, with no advance notice.
Oakland man shot during burglary of marijuana dispensary
Oakland police said a man was shot Sunday morning at a marijuana dispensary on Lakeshore Avenue. Police said the suspects who shot him, got away after robbing the dispensary.
Oakland police said a man was shot Sunday morning at a marijuana dispensary on Lakeshore Avenue. Police said the suspects who shot him, got away after robbing the dispensary.
Oakland teachers plan to strike over school closures
Members of the Oakland Education Association voted to authorize a strike to send a message it disapproves of school closures that impact Black and brown neighborhoods. OUSD said the strike has no legal basis.
Members of the Oakland Education Association voted to authorize a strike to send a message it disapproves of school closures that impact Black and brown neighborhoods. OUSD said the strike has no legal basis.
Oakland welcomes new hub for Black-owned businesses
In Oakland, folks can now make one stop to shop at about a dozen black-owned businesses all under the same roof.
In Oakland, folks can now make one stop to shop at about a dozen black-owned businesses all under the same roof.
91-year-old Oakland man dies in collision in Uptown neighborhood
A 91-year-old Oakland man was hit by a car and passed away Friday, police said.
A 91-year-old Oakland man was hit by a car and passed away Friday, police said.
Oakland smoke shops cited for selling flavored tobacco to minors
Two Oakland smoke shops were cited for selling banned flavored tobacco products to minors, police said.
Two Oakland smoke shops were cited for selling banned flavored tobacco products to minors, police said.
Oakland to consider dropping proof of vaccination requirement, but require masks at mega-events
The Oakland City Council is likely going to roll back the city's proof of vaccination requirement that's in place for most indoor settings, such as restaurants, bars, gyms, and other businesses. At the same time, the revised ordinance would impose a mask mandate at indoor facilities with more than 1,000 people.
The Oakland City Council is likely going to roll back the city's proof of vaccination requirement that's in place for most indoor settings, such as restaurants, bars, gyms, and other businesses. At the same time, the revised ordinance would impose a mask mandate at indoor facilities with more than 1,000 people.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl in Oakland
Oakland police on Friday said an arrest was made in the killing of a 15-year-old girl.
Oakland police on Friday said an arrest was made in the killing of a 15-year-old girl.
Woman found dead at Oakland home after welfare check identified
The woman found dead at her Oakland home after a welfare check last week has been identified, authorities said.
The woman found dead at her Oakland home after a welfare check last week has been identified, authorities said.
Armed thieves rob mountain bikers in the Oakland Hills
Oakland police warns mountain bikers of armed thieves in the Oakland Hills.
Oakland police warns mountain bikers of armed thieves in the Oakland Hills.
When the smoke clears Bay Area dispensaries grapple with heavy taxes, crime
The owner of an East Bay dispensary has mixed feelings about the 4/20 holiday, marijuana culture's high holiday.
The owner of an East Bay dispensary has mixed feelings about the 4/20 holiday, marijuana culture's high holiday.
Cellmate charged with murdering Oakland longshoreman at Santa Rita Jail deemed incompetent
A Northern California man who was charged with murdering his cellmate at Santa Rita Jail has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.
A Northern California man who was charged with murdering his cellmate at Santa Rita Jail has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Oakland police investigate death of mystery patient with distinctive tattoos
Oakland police are investigating the death of a man with distinctive tattoos who showed up at Highland Hospital earlier this year with unexplained trauma.
Oakland police are investigating the death of a man with distinctive tattoos who showed up at Highland Hospital earlier this year with unexplained trauma.
Mummified body found in Oakland convention center identified
The mummified body found inside the wall of Oakland's shuttered convention center has been identified as a man who was reported missing in September 2020.
The mummified body found inside the wall of Oakland's shuttered convention center has been identified as a man who was reported missing in September 2020.